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Martha Buck

Staff Writer

Softball drops both games of Bowdoin doubleheader

The first game against Bowdoin began as a pitchers’ duel, as Amherst hurler Miya Warner ’05 and Bowdoin’s Erin Hanley each recorded three of their four strikeouts in the first two innings. The Jeffs faltered in the third, however, as Warner allowed a run on a leadoff walk and

Softball improves to 9-8; sweeps Wesleyan

This past weekend Amherst traveled to Connecticut hoping to improve its NESCAC record in a doubleheader against Wesleyan University. The rain did not deter the focus of either squad during the first game, as both teams played nearly flawless softball, each posting only one error. Wesleyan struck first, scoring a

Softball shows promise over break

Behind the pitching of Miya Warner ’06, Amherst started the season right on March 14 with a 2-0 win over Framingham State College. Warner struck out 10 and allowed two hits in her complete-game victory. Classmate Rachel Hoerger led the offense with a single, a double and an RBI. Amherst

Volleyball: Purple Cows take a bite out of Firedogs' season

Midway through Friday’s match it seemed as if history would repeat itself. After losing the first two games 25-30 and 21-30, the ‘Dogs found their backs against the ropes. Down 10-20 in the third game, recovery appeared impossible. “After the second game I thought we were blocking well and

Firedogs win three, lose one at Wesleyan Invite

Fluid transition coupled with a fierce offensive attack combined to give the Firedogs the edge through most of the weekend. Their only loss came in the first match on Friday at the hands of a relentless Springfield College squad. Amherst jumped out to a powerful start, taking the first two

'Dogs burn up Amherst Classic

Several key elements came together to propel Amherst to an unblemished record. Aggressive hitting, relentless defense, an invigorated mindset and general cohesion all combined to give Amherst a commanding lead throughout the tournament. “We all played extremely well together this weekend,” said setter Annie Hoeksma ’05. “It all came together

Firedogs dig deep before getting spiked

The week began on Wednesday with a convincing 3-0 win over Keene State College. The Firedogs came out strong and never relented, posting game scores of 30-13, 30-11 and 30-15. All 14 members of the team contributed to the win, eight with kills and 11 through defensive digs. Leading the