Winter Athletes Embrace Different Thanksgiving Break
While most students return to their hometowns over break, many student-athletes must remain on campus with their teams. Staff writer Maya Reiner ’25 gains insight into this unique experience.
Sports
No. 8 Women’s Soccer Loses in NCAA Third Round
Women’s soccer finished their season with a 2-1 loss in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen to the William Smith College Herons.
No. 6 Men’s Soccer Eliminated From NCAAs in Penalty Kicks
The men’s soccer team suffered a heartbreaking defeat in penalty kicks, ending the team’s National Championship aspirations in the Round of 16.
Cross Country Ends Season Well at NCAA Championships
The women’s cross country team finished their season with a 12th place finish at NCAA DIII Championships. Mary Kate McGranahan ’23 finished an excellent senior campaign by earning All-America honors.
Women’s Hockey 3-1 To Start Season
Coming off a season that ended with a loss in the NESCAC Final, the women’s hockey team has started this year strong, winning three of their first four games.
Men’s Hockey Begins Season Well, Going 2-1-1
The men’s hockey team has started the season well, going 2-1-1 in their first four games. Ben Kuzma ’25 leads the team with seven total points and earned NESCAC Player of the Week for his efforts.
Men’s Squash Wins, Women Lose on Opening Weekend
With their hopes high after strong seasons that saw the men’s team take home a third-place finish at the CSA Summers Cup, and the women place fifth place at the CSA Kurtz Cup, both of Amherst’s squash teams opened their 2022-23 campaigns this past weekend.