Induction intro presented by Josh Shapiro, former Tufts men's soccer head coach and current Harvard University men's soccer head coach

"Tonight, we honor a cornerstone of one of the most storied eras in Tufts Men’s Soccer—a fierce competitor, an inspiring leader, a loyal friend, and a beloved teammate. It is our great privilege to induct Scott Greenwood into the Tufts Athletics Hall of Fame.

Scott was the backstop—and the backbone—of the first two Tufts NCAA men’s soccer championship teams, including the 2014 squad that we will celebrate later this evening. A member of my third recruiting class, Scott made his presence felt from the moment he arrived on campus in the fall of 2013. He started as a freshman and gave up only 8 goals in 13 games. Scott was talented, confident, and full of character. He brought a swagger that never crossed into arrogance, and that was paired with a humility that made him instantly likable. He could banter with anyone, and he could always light up a room with his energy and his wonderful smile.

Over the next three seasons, Scott firmly established himself as one of the premier goalkeepers in the nation. In his sophomore year, Scott helped lead the Jumbos to our first-ever national championship. He was named the Most Outstanding Defensive Player of the 2014 NCAA Tournament, anchoring the team with eight saves in a 4–2 win over Wheaton College in the championship game. In the six NCAA tournament games we played that year, Scott delivered five shutouts and surrendered only two goals.

That championship in 2014 set the table for an extraordinary run of four NCAA championships in six years. The qualities that defined the teams of that era—work ethic, toughness, selflessness, fun, and love of the game—were all embodied in Scott Greenwood.

After advancing to the Sweet Sixteen in 2015, the 2016 squad found itself battling to secure a postseason berth. But the senior class led by Scott galvanized the group heading into the NCAA tournament. Just as he did in 2014, Scott somehow managed to deliver five clean sheets. And this time, he only allowed a single goal throughout the entire tournament! Tufts defeated Calvin University 1–0 in the final to win the Jumbos’ second NCAA championship. With a national title and a .888 save percentage that ranked third nationally, Scott was named D3soccer.com’s National Goalkeeper of the Year and a 1st Team All-American.

By the end of his career, Scott had etched his name all over the Tufts record books. He remains the program’s all-time leader in shutouts for a season (12) and for a career (32). During his time in net, the Jumbos allowed just 49 goals in 78 matches. And Scott always rose to the occasion when the lights were the brightest and the pressure was the greatest -- in 14 NCAA tournament games over three seasons, Scott allowed a grand total of six goals, which translated into an incredible 0.43 goals against average.

But for Scott, his individual statistics and accomplishments were irrelevant. What always mattered the most to Scott was the team’s success. Scott was the glue of the team, and he was the final piece of the puzzle that allowed Tufts to compete at the highest level season after season and win 50 games in his four seasons. Scott was a natural leader—tough, vocal and driven. He embraced challenges, craved the big moments, and inspired his teammates to play with confidence in front of him. And Scott exemplified what it meant to wear the Brown & Blue – he epitomized loyalty, grit, humility, friendship, teamwork, and an unwavering will to win.

Tragically, we lost Scott on September 30, 2022. His passing left an irreparable hole in the lives of all those who knew and loved him. But his memory endures—in the stories, the smiles, the laughter, and the legacy he helped build at Tufts. And his spirit lives on in every Jumbo who takes the field with heart and a willingness to lay everything on the line for their teammates.

Tonight, we honor Scott the athlete, the friend, the teammate, the leader, and the person. Please join us in celebrating and remembering Scott Greenwood as we proudly induct him into the Tufts Athletics Hall of Fame.

Please help me welcome Scott’s brother, Jake Greenwood, to the stage to accept the Hall of Fame Award on Scott’s behalf."