Newton North Grad Helps Volleyball Defeat Tufts in NESCAC Game

From Wesleyan University: The second-seeded Wesleyan University volleyball team fell behind 1-0 in the NESCAC title game on Sunday to top-seeded Tufts at Cousens Gym in Medford, Mass., but the Cardinals swung back and won three sets in a row, claiming a 3-1 victory.

Madeleine Lundberg, who attended Newton North High School, played a crucial role in the comeback, as Wesleyan hoisted its first-ever NESCAC Championship.

With the win, the Cardinals (21-5, 8-2 NESCAC) earned an automatic berth into the NCAA Division III Tournament, as they will compete on the national stage for the first time since the 2001 season.

The Cardinals have witnessed an outstanding turnaround over the last couple years under third-year head coach Ben Somera, as the 2016 squad qualified for the conference tournament for the first time since 2010. This fall, the Cardinals hit the ground running, opening up with eight straight victories, while boasting an 8-2 mark in conference action.

Read the full highlights from the NESCAC title game here: http://athletics.wesleyan.edu/sports/wvball/2017-18/releases/20171105m7qarc

Wesleyan University is a private, non-sectarian liberal arts university in Middletown, Conn. Founded in 1831, Wesleyan offers its 3,000 undergraduates and 200 graduate students a demanding educational environment characterized by boldness, rigor and practical idealism. At Wesleyan, distinguished scholar-teachers work closely with students in more than 45 fields of study. The university seeks to build a diverse, energetic community of students, faculty and staff who think critically and creatively and value independence of mind and the generosity of spirit. Located two hours from both New York and Boston, the campus overlooks downtown Middletown and the Connecticut River. For more information, visit www.wesleyan.edu.

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