An Inside Look Into “Schrett’s Takes”

Staff writer Mike Schretter ’23 provides a behind-the-scenes look into the inspiration that spawned “Schrett’s Takes,” his professional and Amherst sports podcast.

Volleyball Dominates Opening NESCAC Weekend

The volleyball team began a perfect start to NESCAC play this past weekend, convincingly defeating both Hamilton and Middlebury to open 2-0 in the conference.

Volleyball Splits Week’s Games, Puts Record at 2-2

Playing their first four games in four days, the volleyball team sits even at 2-2 following a string of difficult opponents at the NYU tournament.

Volleyball Sets Sights on NESCAC Title, NCAA Berth

After a solid year and with key contributors returning, the Firedogs are prepared to make even greater strides in head coach Valorie Jones’ second full season.

Men’s Lacrosse Drops NESCAC Semi, Earns NCAA At-large Bid

Amherst men’s lacrosse lost to Bowdoin in a shocking come-from-behind victory in the NESCAC semifinals. Still, the Mammoths secured a bid to the NCAA tournament, where they will play an undefeated MIT team in Rochester, New York, on Saturday, May 14.

Men’s Lacrosse Stifles Williams, Advances to NESCAC Semifinals

The men’s lacrosse team is through the semifinals of the NESCAC playoffs after beating rival Williams at home. The Mammoths have now won five straight. They advance to face Bowdoin on Saturday, May 7.

DeMallie’s Career Day Secures Win Against Middlebury

Men’s lacrosse continued its strongest stretch of this season this past week, building upon a win against Williams with a big win over No. 19 Middlebury.

Men’s Lacrosse, Fourth in NESCAC, Beats Camels, Ephs

Men’s lacrosse picked up momentum this past week, beating NESCAC rivals Connecticut College and Williams to improve to 7-5 on the season and reignite their postseason hopes. Brock Gonzalez ’23 led the way with nine goals and two assists across the two games.

Amid Rain Delays, Men’s Lacrosse Back on Track

After two 30-minute rain delays in a crucial match against Colby on Saturday, Amherst men’s lacrosse managed a 12-7 comeback win against their conference rival — their first victory in three games.

After Bowdoin Loss, Men’s Lacrosse Hopes for Improvement

Amherst men's lacrosse lost to Bowdoin in a close game on Saturday, the final score ending at 15-12. Looking forward, the Mammoths will hope to improve their defense to get back in the win column.

Viral Bennett Goal Remains Men’s Lacrosse Highlight

Despite losses this past weekend to Springfield and No. 5 St. John Fisher Colleges, the men’s lacrosse team has started the season relatively strong. The exclamation point has been Jake Bennett’s ’24 viral goal, which brought national attention to the program.

Bennett’s Behind-the-back Goal Highlights Men’s Lacrosse Wins

Men’s lacrosse have gotten off to a fast start. They began spring break with a tough loss against Tufts, one of the top-ranked teams in the nation, before ripping off two wins against Bates and Gettysburg College.

Men’s Lacrosse Returns to Competition With Win

Despite falling behind early against Hamilton, men’s lacrosse rallied to notch a narrow win in their first game in almost two years.

Women’s Hockey Bags Top-10 Win, Quarterfinal Home Ice

The Mammoths closed out a strong final stretch of the season, winning one and drawing one of a pair of matchups with Colby, enough to earn themselves home-field advantage in the first round of the NESCAC playoffs.

Men's Hockey Struggles to Find Mid-Season Rhythm

Men’s hockey posted uneven results through January, but has done enough to keep postseason hope alive.

Vera Highlights Women’s Basketball's Excellent Start

Led by Anling Vera ’25, who was named NESCAC Player of the Week last week for her performance, Amherst put together a 2-0 stretch, beating Gordon College and Bates College in non-conference bouts.

Volleyball Returns to Winning Ways After Dropping Two Straight

The volleyball team won two games in convincing fashion this past weekend, bouncing back only one week after dropping two straight conference games. The Mammoths did so in impressive fashion, notching strong individual and team performances on the way to two 3-0 sweeps.

Volleyball Loses Nail-Biter, Rebounds to Sweep Brandeis in Weekend Contests

The volleyball team took to the court again this past weekend, playing tough opponents Middlebury and Brandeis on a two-game road trip. While the team lost a five-set heartbreaker on Friday, they beat the Judges in three sets in an impressive second showing.

U.S. Men’s Basketball Silences Doubters at Tokyo Olympics

Despite a set of shocking setbacks at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the U.S. men's basketball team executed a stunning comeback to take the Gold for the 16th time in 20 Olympic Games.

Amherst Track and Field Competes Against Rivals Williams and Wesleyan

On Saturday, May 8, Amherst Track and Field faced Williams and Wesleyan on the Ephs’ home turf. With Williams and Wesleyan being known as Amherst’s biggest rivals, a victory in this meet promised bragging rights. The Mammoths had some major successes on the men’s and women’s side of both track and field events in this big showdown. For  women’s track, it all started with Sophia Wolmer ’23 [https://athletics.amherst.edu/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/sophia-wolmer/13970] , who continued he

Success Continues for Amherst Baseball

Coming off a 2-1 series win against Wesleyan University, the Mammoths traveled to Clinton Park, NY for two games against Hamilton College on Saturday, April 17. The team then headed back to host a home game in Amherst on Sunday, April 18. Saturday certainly had its drama in both contests. The first game of the doubleheader began at 1:30 p.m. The Mammoths started out strong as Luke Padian ’24 [https://athletics.amherst.edu/sports/baseball/roster/luke-padian/13860] knocked a single to left fiel

The New Look of the NBA

The makeup of the NBA completely changed at this year’s trade deadline, with players moving all across the league. And most of these trades haven’t followed the traditional structure of past years. Instead, they have relied on the buyout market. Buyouts [https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2021-nba-buyout-market-how-midseason-free-agency-works-and-who-could-be-available-after-the-trade-deadline/#:~:text=A%20buyout%20occurs%20when%20a,team%20as%20a%20free%20agent.] occur when a player forfeits a

The Spring Journey for Amherst Track

With athletic competition cancelled last spring in the initial disruption of  Covid-19, Amherst student-athletes have spent the past year in anticipation of a return to play.  The Amherst men’s and women’s track and field teams have been struck particularly hard, as both their fall cross country and winter seasons were canceled this year. However, following the March 9 NESCAC announcement [https://www.amherststudent.com/article/nescac-presidents-reach-agreement-on-spring-seasons] of a potential

Joel Embiid is an MVP Candidate and It’s No Surprise

Joel Embiid, superstar center for the Philadelphia 76ers, is one of the most talented players in the NBA. At 26 years old, he has already made multiple All-Star appearances and All-NBA teams. This season, Joel took his game to a new level. He is averaging the most points of his career at 30.2 points per game and shooting the best field goal percentage of his career at 52.1 percent from the floor. Those statistics speak for themselves, but they should not let us forget about  his truly remarkable

Amherst Women's Basketball Making the Most of Time Off the Court

The Amherst athletic program is a major player within the realm of Division III sports. In particular, the women’s basketball team has shined greatly over the past ten years, winning national championships in 2017 and 2018 and making the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA tournament the last two years. Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic halted their national championship dreams in the 2019-2020 season. The news was especially frustrating because the team had begun to hit its stride winning by 15 poin

The Magic of Jeanie Buss and the 2020 Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are a storied franchise. They have won 17 NBA championships, tied with the Boston Celtics for the most in NBA history. Their list of stars includes timeless icons like Karem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, now, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In October, the Lakers captured their seventeenth NBA championship against the Miami Heat during the NBA Bubble resumed season. Everyone looks to give one individual the praise. It may seem easy to credit

Are These Prospects the Future?

The NBA Draft is coming up, and many fans await the outcomes of the Nov. 18 event, as the level of uncertainty surrounding this year’s talent board is palpable. Covid-19 has meant no NBA Draft Combine or NCAA tournament that are used to evaluate top talents. Lottery teams like the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Golden State Warriors and the New York Knicks  are looking for that next great prospect that can deliver a championship to these franchises. In any other year, The Draft conducts two in-pe