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Women’s Soccer Takes Care of Business in Maine, Going 2-0

Women’s Soccer Takes Care of Business in Maine, Going 2-0

No. 11 women’s soccer took a weekend trip to Maine for two NESCAC contests and returned to Amherst with two wins. They did so in dominant fashion, outclassing both Bates and Colby throughout the stat sheet on the way to two 2-0 victories.

Men’s Soccer Wins and Draws Ahead of Williams Matchup

Men’s Soccer Wins and Draws Ahead of Williams Matchup

Men’s soccer went 1-0-1 this weekend in Maine, defeating Bates 3-2 and drawing with Colby 2-2 in a dramatic finish. With the annual game against Williams upcoming on Saturday, the team is now 5-1-2.

Despite Defensive Effort, Football Drops to 0-2 On Season

Despite Defensive Effort, Football Drops to 0-2 On Season

Though they started out strong with big plays from both the offense and defense in the first quarter, the football team dropped their contest against NESCAC foe Hamilton on Saturday, Sept. 24, by a score of 24-10.

Volleyball Bounces Back After Loss, Goes 2-1 Over Weekend

Volleyball Bounces Back After Loss, Goes 2-1 Over Weekend

Volleyball continued their lengthy homestand with three games at LeFrak Gymnasium over two days. After dropping their first to Williams in a 3-2 thriller, the Mammoths won their next two matches 3-2 and 3-1.

Around the Herd: Sept. 21 to Sept. 27

Around the Herd: Sept. 21 to Sept. 27

Around the Herd provides quick updates on all the Amherst sports action you may have missed in the past week. In this week’s installment: field hockey flourishes, both golf teams thrive, and women’s tennis concludes their fall season.

Front and Center: Harmful Working Conditions in Women’s Soccer

Front and Center: Harmful Working Conditions in Women’s Soccer

In this week’s edition of Front and Center, Melanie Schwimmer ’23 discusses the recent protests of 15 players on the Spanish Women's National Soccer Team, touching on the conditions that preceded their letters of protest and the ramifications for sports going forward.

Super League, LIV: How (Not) To Resist Big Money in Sports

Super League, LIV: How (Not) To Resist Big Money in Sports

As enormous sums of money continue to flow into the world of sports, Managing News Editor Leo Kamin ’25 compares the failed European Super League and the rise of LIV Golf, drawing lessons from their diverging fates.