Around the Herd: March 15 to March 21 in Athletics
In this edition of Around the Herd: swim and dive impressed at the NCAA Championships, women’s lacrosse extended their winning streak, and men’s lacrosse won against Bates and York Colleges.
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Around the Herd: March 1 to March 7 in Athletics
In this edition of Around the Herd: women's hockey dominates NESCAC Championship and men’s and women’s track and field teams set season bests at the Tufts National Qualifying Meet.
Men’s Soccer Returns to Sweet 16 for 12th Straight Year
The No. 6 men’s soccer team advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 12th straight season this past weekend. After beating Husson University 2-0 on Saturday, the Mammoths secured their spot in the tournament’s second weekend with a 4-2 victory over No. 15 St. Lawrence University.
Football Falls to Williams To Cap Off 2-7 Season
The football team lost to Williams 20-10 in this year’s “Biggest Little Game,” ending the season with a 2-7 record.
No. 9 Women’s Basketball Opens Season Strong, Goes 2-0
Coming off a Final Four appearance in the 2021-22 season, the Amherst women’s basketball team opened their season with two wins this past weekend. In their tip-off tournament, the Mammoths put on a clinic, first beating local rival Springfield College 54-50 before besting Rowan College 57-50.
Men’s Basketball Opens Season With Nail-biter Victory
After posting a 15-9 record last season, the Amherst men’s basketball team returns hungry for an improved season. They opened strong with a victory in game one.
Women’s Soccer Crushes Cardinals, Punishes Polar Bears in 2-0 Weekend
The women’s soccer team beat Wesleyan 3-0 and Bowdoin 2-1 on Senior Day, to bring their overall record to 9-2 — currently the best in the NESCAC. They have just four regular season games remaining.