Tufts defender Jordan Cushner crosses the ball. (Tufts Athletics)
It's crunch time in arguably the country's top Division 3 women's soccer conference.
The NESCAC tournament begins on Saturday with four quarterfinal matchups, deciding who makes the semifinals on Nov. 9. Then comes the Nov. 10 title match and an automatic qualifier for the NCAA Tournament (schedule).
Amherst has won the last two NESCAC Tournaments, giving it seven all-time titles. The Mammoths are only bested by Williams (eight) and are closely followed by Middlebury (five).
Who will add some silverware in 2024? We've spotlighted 10 difference-makers who are bound to have a say, ranging from No. 1-seeded Wesleyan to No. 8-seeded Connecticut College.
