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The Mazzola Minute: Kevin Durant

On Feb. 8, in response to another bout between NBA superstar Kevin Durant and members of the press, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr referred to the league as a “soap opera,” with coaches and players as actors. The job of professional basketball players includes much more than being an athlete.

Men’s Hockey Defeated After Epic Semifinal Win

Men’s Hockey Defeated After Epic Semifinal Win

After an impressive 10-3-3 record in the NESCAC this season, the men’s hockey team entered the NESCAC Championships as dark horses to claim the league title. Cruising past Colby 5-0 in the first round of the tournament, Amherst traveled to Hartford, Connecticut to face off against Wesleyan in the

Women’s Lacrosse Falls In Season Opener To Colby in Snowy Game, 5-6

Women’s Lacrosse Falls In Season Opener To Colby in Snowy Game, 5-6

Entering the 2019 season, the women’s lacrosse team was ranked highly — number six in the country. After a successful 2018 season in which they posted a nearly flawless 17-3 record, the Mammoths made a run to the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament. There, they lost by only three goals

Men’s Basketball Triumphs in First Round of NCAA Tournament

It was an excellent basketball weekend for Amherst as the Mammoths won both of their matchups to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2016. Amherst had to travel more than five hours to get to the Palestra at the University of Rochester,

Men’s Lacrosse Dominate Colby in Season Opener With 24-6 Landslide

Men’s Lacrosse Dominate Colby in Season Opener With 24-6 Landslide

The men’s lacrosse team kicked off their season by thrashing Colby College with a score of 24-6. The Mammoths put up nine goals in the first quarter, including an 8-0 run to start the game. By halftime, Amherst was leading 17-3. From there, the team coasted in the second

Women’s Hockey Comes Up Short Against Williams

Women’s Hockey Comes Up Short Against Williams

The women’s hockey team’s season unfortunately came to an end on Saturday, March 2, when the team fell to top-seed Williams in the semifinals of the NESCAC playoffs. On top of their number seven national ranking and home ice advantage, the Ephs also swept Amherst in their regular

Women’s Basketball Advances to Sweet Sixteen

Women’s Basketball Advances to Sweet Sixteen

After another impressive regular season, the women’s basketball team was one of 16 teams selected to host first- and second-round matchups for the NCAA tournament. Amherst opened the tournament on Friday night with a victory over Husson University. The Mammoths came out hot in the opening round with second-team