Women’s Soccer Wins NESCAC Championship

The Amherst women’s soccer team knew as they rode into Medford, Massachuestts that they had an uphill battle ahead of them. The Mammoths punched their ticket to the NESCAC semifinals after surviving a 1-0 overtime win against Hamilton, and despite having an impressive season record of 12-3-1 coming into this weekend, Amherst was the lowest seed in the tournament. The three teams ahead of Amherst in seeding — Tufts, Middlebury and Williams — all put up memorable, hard-fought matches during the re

Opinion: The NESCAC Needs a Football Playoff

The 4-4 Mammoth football team will head up to Williamstown, Massachusetts, to take on the Ephs in their annual end-of-season clash next weekend. While every rivalry game has some level of school spirit, this year’s match will hold a little less weight than usual: both teams are out of contention for a NESCAC championship. Why is it that football is the only NESCAC sport that awards its champion by record alone? Every team’s season culminates in some kind of bracket-style structure, pitting the

Football Drops Perfect Record With Loss to Middlebury

The football team’s first-ever Pride Game did not disappoint, as attendees at Pratt Field saw one of the most exciting games in the stadium’s history. The Mammoths hosted Middlebury in a battle of the last two undefeated teams in the NESCAC. Despite the heartbreaking 34-31 loss in double overtime, Amherst has a lot to be proud of with this game. The game ended in a nailbiter, althought it was anything but close to start. The only way to start a comeback is by first digging yourself into a hole,

Football Staves Off Tufts In Comeback Third Win

The football team certainly had a close call this weekend in their triumph over Tufts, winning the away contest 26-16. The defense shut out the Jumbos in the first half when Amherst forced three Tufts punts, turned the ball over once on downs and picked off the Tufts quarterback late in the second quarter on the Amherst 10-yard line. Despite starting slowly on offense, the Mammoths scored two touchdowns in the first half. Brandon Huff ’22 finished off a spectacular drive early in the second

Football Shakes Off the Rust With Win Over Bates

NESCAC football teams, in comparison to any other college programs, face unique restrictions. These restrictions exist to better the lives of players, but challenges like a two-week preseason instead of months of preparation and no “camp” over the summer are par for the course for NESCAC schools. In the Mammoths’ home opener this Saturday against Bates, the team seemed to polish themselves from unwieldy, unhewn stone into a competent football team as the game progressed. Amherst found themselves

Women’s Soccer Shuts Out Opposition in First Three Matches

Even though it still felt like summer in the Pioneer Valley on Saturday, this weekend marked the official start of fall sports at Amherst. While these opening games cannot write the script for the next two months of play, it’s important for teams to start off on the right foot. Faltering early can snowball into larger mistakes down the road, whereas carrying momentum out of preseason can be the deciding factor when it comes to playoffs in November. All things considered, it’s nearly impossible

Men’s Lacrosse Dominates Bates in Conference Victory

The men’s lacrosse team took the field in Lewiston, Maine on April 20 and left Bates with what was arguably the team’s best performance of the season. The Mammoths were dominant from start to finish in the 25-12 romp, scoring at least six goals in each of the four quarters. Amherst’s schedule thus far has been daunting. The team has taken on six nationally-ranked opponents including Bates, four of whom are in-conference rivals. Coming off of a 1-2 record in their last three games, the Mammoths

Men’s Lacrosse Loses NESCAC Lead to Tufts

The men’s lacrosse team continued their conference matches with an agonizing defeat against Tufts. While Amherst handily dealt with their Connecticut College opponent on Tuesday, their match Saturday was a completely different beast. The combination of 75-degree highs and Senior Day brought crowds to Gooding Field for the highly-anticipated matchup between two NESCAC juggernauts. After a close loss to archrival Williams last week the Mammoths hoped to not spend another Saturday looking up at oth

Men’s Lacrosse Drops First Game of the Season Against Williams

The men’s lacrosse team finished arguably its most difficult week of the season with a big 14-9 win over Wesleyan followed by the team’s first loss of the season at the hands of Williams College, 13-11. Both games of last week started and ended in the first quarter. During Wednesday’s game against Wesleyan, Amherst was able to jump out to a quick 5-1 lead after the first 15 minutes. The Mammoths came out humming, with their well-tuned offense already primed for game time. Attackmen Jon Coffey ’2

Men’s Lacrosse Remains Undefeated with Three More Wins, Moves to 8-0

The No. 2 men’s lacrosse team followed up their win last week over then-undefeated Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) with two more victories, moving to a perfect 8-0 record (3-0 NESCAC) this spring. The Mammoths began their week trading goals back and forth with the Endicott College Gulls, ending 14-12. Amherst then traveled to Clinton, New York and took care of NESCAC opponent Hamilton, closing that game out 20-8. Following such a monumental victory over RIT, it is common for a team to r

Undefeated Men’s Lacrosse Knocks Off No. 2 RIT

The men’s lacrosse team came out of the weekend unscathed and undefeated as they finished 2-0 in the Mustang Classic. The tournament, hosted by Stevenson University, has given Amherst some stiff competition since the team began competing in 2017. This year was no exception, as the Mammoths took down 14th-ranked Franklin & Marshall College on Friday and second-ranked Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) on Saturday. As a result of the victories, Amherst moved to a perfect 5-0 record in the ea

Women’s Hockey Comes Up Short Against Williams

The women’s hockey team’s season unfortunately came to an end on Saturday, March 2, when the team fell to top-seed Williams in the semifinals of the NESCAC playoffs. On top of their number seven national ranking and home ice advantage, the Ephs also swept Amherst in their regular season meetings. That wouldn’t stop Amherst from stepping up to the challenge on Saturday afternoon. The Mammoths came out firing, outshooting Williams 13-7 in the first period. This season, the Ephs have been a formi

Women’s Hockey Emerges Victorious over Trinity in Overtime Contest

The women’s ice hockey team survived the first round of NESCAC playoffs in a nail-biter overtime win against Trinity. Amherst entered the weekend with momentum, having won three of its last four games, including a sweep against Wesleyan. The seniors’ last homestand featured major contributions from the class of 2019, including a goal by Jamie McNamara ’19 and two assists by Katelyn Pantera ’19. In their last four visits, the Mammoths were 3-1 against the Trinity Bantams. However, this game fel

Women’s Hockey Splits Weekend Series with Hamilton in Last Weekend of Regular Season

The women’s hockey team split their weekend double-header against the Hamilton Continentals in Clinton, New York. Friday night saw the Mammoths snap a four-game skid with an exciting 2-1 overtime win against the Continentals. Amherst fell behind early after Hamilton’s Missy Segall corralled an errant pass off of the faceoff and weaved through two Amherst defenders before putting the puck in the back of the net seven minutes into the contest. The Mammoths wouldn’t take long to answer, however,

Women’s Hockey Splits Weekend Series With Trinity with Rout and Close Loss

The women’s ice hockey team emerged from this weekend with a split of its two home matches against NESCAC rival Trinity, winning on Friday before losing on Saturday. With the win and loss, Amherst now boasts a 2-2-1 record with a 1-2-1 mark in conference play. On Friday evening, the Mammoths picked up right where they left off after their win over New England College last Tuesday, turning in their best offensive effort of the early season. Five different players scored for Amherst in a 5-0 r

Women’s Hockey Gets a Win, Tie and Loss in Opening Week

The women’s hockey team emerged from their opening week with a 1-1-1 record (0-1-1 NESCAC) following action that took place over Thanksgiving break. The team opened their season with three games in five days, consisting of a two game homestand against Connecticut College, followed by a trip to New England College. Amherst last faced Conn. College in the NESCAC Semifinals, where the Mammoths emerged with a 3-1 victory. The season opener against Conn. College on Nov. 16 played out to a 2-2 draw