Around the Herd: Your Weekly Mammoth Sports Update
In the first installment of “Around the Herd,” the sportswriting staff provides some quick snapshots of all the Amherst sports action you may have missed this past week.
Sports
Men’s Soccer Seeks Third Straight NCAA Title Appearance
Amherst men’s soccer looks to return to a third consecutive National Championship game appearance, but their sights are set on taking it one game at a time as their 2022 campaign begins this week.
Women’s Soccer Seeks More Hardware in 2022 Season
Much of the roster is still intact from last season, and with their sights set high on their sixth NESCAC Championship and a return to the NCAA Championships, the women’s soccer team is ready to kick off their year.
Volleyball Sets Sights on NESCAC Title, NCAA Berth
After a solid year and with key contributors returning, the Firedogs are prepared to make even greater strides in head coach Valorie Jones’ second full season.
Field Hockey Looks to Build on Last Season's Successes
Returning the majority of their roster after their most successful season in the past five years, the field hockey team is loaded with talent and experience and looks prepared for an even more promising year.
Cross Country Teams Look to Start Season Strong at Wesleyan
With the summer now in the rear view mirror, the men’s and women’s cross country teams are gearing up for their first meet of the season: the Cardinal Invitational in Middletown, Connecticut.
Back to the Links: Golf Teams Set to Open Season
While the men’s golf team looks to build upon a fifth-place finish in the NESCAC Championship last year, the women’s team hopes to repeat last season’s NESCAC Championship and trip to the NCAA Championships with a loaded roster of returners.