Men's Hoops Onto Sweet 16 After Physical Win Over Catholic, 74-60 - Tufts University

Men's Hoops Onto Sweet 16 After Physical Win Over Catholic, 74-60 - Tufts University

MEDFORD, MA (March 7, 2026) -- Senior center Joshua Bernstein posted a big double-double of 24 points and 10 rebounds, while junior guard Jon Medley helped spur a dominant second-half defensive performance as the No. 12 Tufts University men's basketball knocked off Catholic University 74-60 Saturday night in the 2026 NCAA Tournament Second Round to advance into the NCAA Sweet 16 next weekend.

Catholic's Season Comes to Close in NCAA Second Round Against Tufts - Catholic University of America

The Catholic men's basketball team looked to continue its run in the DIII NCAA Tournament on Saturday evening in a matchup against the hosts of the pod, Tufts. The Cardinals battled throughout the 40 minutes, opening a 10 point lead in the first half, but the Jumbos made a run in the second half to take control of the action and come away with a 74-60 victory.