Field hockey splits with Smith and Bates

Smith came to Amherst on Wednesday with high hopes, but the Jeffs rebounded after a tough 1-0 loss to Tufts University, showing they should not be taken lightly. Amherst completely controlled the pace of the game, retaining the ball in their offensive half for roughly three-quarters of the first half. Christine Ryan ’04 broke into the scoring column early in the game taking a pass from senior Katherine Ryan. Amherst continued to fire shot after shot, forcing the Smith goalie to make countless s