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Volleyball Claims NESCAC Wins Against Rival Williams and Hamilton

After splitting last weekend’s matches against Tufts and Bowdoin, the volleyball team returned to its winning ways this weekend against stiff NESCAC competition. On Friday, Oct. 12, Amherst dominated the visiting Hamilton Continentals and closed out its weekend with a rousing victory over archrival Williams on Saturday. With seven

The Mazzola Minute: Jimmy Butler

In an era where superstars like LeBron James and Steph Curry already function as pseudo-general managers in terms of their influence over roster construction, Jimmy Butler is taking the player-empowerment age of the National Basketball Association (NBA) to a different level. Before diving into the Butler saga, though, let’s

Undefeated Football Downs Colby With Balanced Offensive Attack

Undefeated Football Downs Colby With Balanced Offensive Attack

On paper, Saturday’s matchup between the 0-5 Colby Mules and the 5-0 Amherst Mammoths was a huge mismatch, and from the first whistle the gap in class between the programs was visible. The Mammoths utilized their NESCAC-leading defense and an impressive outing from junior running back Biafra Okoronkwo to

Men’s Cross Country Wins Connecticut College Invitational Over Williams

Men’s Cross Country Wins Connecticut College Invitational Over Williams

Amherst eked out a close victory over rival Williams at Saturday’s Connecticut College Invitational, defeating the Ephs 72-76 in a 28-team field. While the Mammoths had bested the Ephs once before this season at the season-opening Little Three Championships, the Ephs triumphed in the teams’ second matchup at the

The Hot Corner: Chicago Cubs

On Monday afternoon, the Chicago Cubs dropped the National League Central tie-breaker to the Milwaukee Brewers, losing by a score of 3-1. The loss cost the Cubs a chance to win their division for the third straight year and forces them into a win-or-go-home match against the Colorado Rockies in

Women’s Golf Takes Third at Williams Invitational Behind NYU and Williams

The Amherst women’s golf team traveled to Williamstown, Massachusetts this weekend to compete in the 15-team Williams Fall Invitational. The Mammoths entered the weekend riding high after winning back-to-back tournaments to start the fall season, but ended up falling to New York University and Williams to finish in third

Men’s Tennis’ Sean Wei ’21 Finishes Second at ITA Singles Championship

This past weekend, the Amherst men’s tennis team traveled to Williamstown, Massachusetts to face competition from around the northeast at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s New England Regional Championships. Amherst had several players seeded in both the singles and doubles tournaments. In the singles bracket, Sean Wei ’21 was