Field hockey runs up winning streak

In yesterday’s match, the Jeffs put together another inspired effort, beating Springfield College, ranked number three in the country. The Jeffs got on the board early, scoring just 1:17 into the first half. After receiving a pass from Abby Ouimet ’03, Tri-captain Marcy Busch ’02 flipped the ball past the Springfield goalie to Robin Ackerman ’02, who buried the shot in the back of the net. For the remainder of the half, neither team was able to score, but the Jeffs struck again with just 13 se

Softball ready for ten-game Florida swing

Okay, so Amherst softball hasn’t really returned, yet. The grass is buried under about 20 inches of snow, and the women are stir-crazy from being cooped up in the Cage for weeks. Spring and the weather aren’t really cooperating with the Jeffs this year, but that doesn’t mean that they aren’t more than ready to throw out the first pitch. This year’s squad is primed and ready for their annual spring-break swing through Florida, even though they will play their first games outside before they get