Medford, Mass.

Coming off a strong '24-'25 season, the Colby Women's Squash team headed down to Tufts and fell 8-1 in a tough match-up against the #10 ranked Lions. 

Laavanya Kugan '26 opened her senior season in commanding fashion, delivering a dominant 3–0 win at the No. 1 position. Nathalie Sim '27 followed with one of the day's most hard-fought battles, pushing her match to a tight 2–3 decision. Across the lineup, the Mules showed grit and promise. Sophomore Tattie Gibbs '28 impressed early, taking her opponent to 13–11 in the opening game, while Haley Coon '28 rebounded from a difficult first game to post competitive 9–11 and 8–11 scores in the second and third. Amanda Miller '26, Maggie Motch '28, and Tori Thill '28 all held firm against strong Columbia opponents, showcasing competitive play in all positions. The match also marked the collegiate debuts of first-years Avery LaMotte '29 and Gigi McWhorter '29, who rose to the challenge in their first college matches.

The Mules are back on the road next Sunday (11/23) for their first NESCAC match-up of the season at Wesleyan.