Around the Herd: March 1 to March 7 in Athletics

In this edition of Around the Herd: women's hockey dominates NESCAC Championship and men’s and women’s track and field teams set season bests at the Tufts National Qualifying Meet.

Looking Back on Preseason NBA Predictions

Managing Sports Editor Hedi Skali ’25 predicts Paolo Banchero will win Rookie of the Year, while Luka Doncic’s MVP candidacy has been hindered by the Mavericks’ offseason moves.

Around the Herd: Feb. 15 to Feb. 21 in Amherst Sports

In this week’s edition of Around the Herd, several sports end their regular seasons, Women's Squash clinches fifth at the Kurtz Cup, and teams from Hockey to Track prepare for upcoming championships.

Alpine Ski Team Reflects on First Full Season in Recent Memory

This year, thanks to prolonged efforts to secure funding, the Amherst Alpine Racing Team was able to have its first full season in recent memory. The team's captains reflect on a successful six weeks — full of early mornings, long bus rides, and high-speed runs.

2022 World Cup Quarterfinal Predictions

In a follow-up to his World Cup group stage predictions a few weeks ago, staff writer Hedi Skali ’25 offers up his predictions for who will advance in this weekend’s Quarterfinal matchups.

Predictions for the 2022 World Cup Group Stage

Staff writer Hedi Skali ’25 presents his predictions for the 2022 World Cup, which will begin this weekend in Qatar.

2022-23 NBA Season Preview: Awards and Title Prediction

Staff writer Hedi Skali ’25 provides his expert predictions for MVP, Rookie of the Year, and NBA Champion ahead of the start of the 2022-23 NBA season.

Schwartz, Junior Class Shine in Women’s Soccer’s Perfect Opening Week

Led by NESCAC Player of the Week Abby Schwartz ’24, three strong showings have propelled the Amherst women’s soccer team to a 3-0 start to the season.

Breaking Down the 2022 NBA Playoffs

Staff writer Hedi Skali ’25 analyzes the already-heated NBA playoff results so far, while also offering his predictions for what’s to come.

Track and Field Heats Up, Prepares for NESCACs

The men’s and women’s track and field teams displayed stellar performances in the Silfen Invitational — finishing second and third, respectively. Members of the teams also participated in the decathlon and heptathlon at the Williams Invitational and the 5,000 meter at the Larry Ellis Invitational.

Marie Fagan ’22 Ends All-American, Record-breaking Career

Marie Fagan ’22 recently finished her last competition as a collegiate swimmer, breaking her own school record in the 200-fly for the fourth time. Staff Writer Hedi Skali ’25 sat down with Fagan to reflect on her Amherst career.

Squash Finishes Season With Individuals at Nationals

After their strong finishes in the Summers and Kurtz Cups, Callie DeLalio ’24 and Adam Lichtmacher ’23 represented Amherst in the College Squash Association’s National Individual Tournaments.

Women’s Squash Team Finishes Fifth at B-Level Nationals

Following a fourth-place finish at the NESCAC tournament, the women’s squash team finished the year with a strong win over Williams — their first since 1998 — to take fifth place in the 2022 Kurtz Cup.

Men’s Squash Finishes Third at CSA Nationals

After a fifth-place finish at the NESCAC tournament, the men’s squash team finished the year off strong, taking third place at the 2022 Summers Cup.

Squash's J-Term Highlighted by Chang's Perfect Game

Both the men’s and women’s squash teams started January strong before stumbling against tougher competition to end the regular season, finishing 10-8, and 9-4, respectively.