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Liza Katz '25E

Managing Sports Editor

Offense Improves But Football Falls Just Short

Offense Improves But Football Falls Just Short

Though the offense put forth their best performance of the season, the football team lost in the dying embers of Saturday’s contest against Bates. They will look to get into the win column this weekend at Colby.

Volleyball Brings Out Brooms Against NESCAC Competition

Volleyball Brings Out Brooms Against NESCAC Competition

Volleyball bounced back from a disappointing loss to Williams in a big way this weekend, cruising their way to back-to-back 3-0 wins against Bowdoin on Friday, Sept. 30, and Connecticut College on Saturday, Oct. 1.

Around the Herd: Sept. 28 to Oct. 4

Around the Herd: Sept. 28 to Oct. 4

Around the Herd provides quick updates on all the Amherst sports action you may have missed this past week. In this week’s installment: cross country’s accomplishments at the Purple Valley Invitational, both golf teams’ success, and the beginning of men’s tennis’ season.

Despite Defensive Effort, Football Drops to 0-2 On Season

Despite Defensive Effort, Football Drops to 0-2 On Season

Though they started out strong with big plays from both the offense and defense in the first quarter, the football team dropped their contest against NESCAC foe Hamilton on Saturday, Sept. 24, by a score of 24-10.

Field Hockey Crushes Keene, Loses OT Thriller to Jumbos

Field Hockey Crushes Keene, Loses OT Thriller to Jumbos

Amherst field hockey went 1-1 this week, thoroughly demolishing Keene State University before losing a close game to NESCAC foe Tufts 2-1 in overtime.

Why You Should Be Watching Professional Women’s Soccer

Why You Should Be Watching Professional Women’s Soccer

Managing Sports Editor and Amherst women's soccer forward Liza Katz '24 advocates for an increase in the viewership of professional and international women's soccer.

Around the Herd: Your Weekly Mammoth Sports Update

Around the Herd: Your Weekly Mammoth Sports Update

In the first installment of “Around the Herd,” the sportswriting staff provides some quick snapshots of all the Amherst sports action you may have missed this past week.