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Connecticut College defeats Swarthmore in historic homecoming for AJ Marcucci

While most of his teammates were indifferent to where their third and potential fourth round NCAA Tournament match would be, West Chester native AJ Marcucci was ecstatic to learn he’d be getting a homecoming with his Connecticut College teammates at Swarthmore College.

“It’s great coming home,” Marcucci said after the Camels topped Swarthmore 1-0 in overtime at Clothier Field to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time in program history. “It’s very exciting to see all my friends and family come out because as you go to Boston to play against Tufts or Amherst you see all their friends and family.