Breaking Down the 2022 NBA Playoffs
Staff writer Hedi Skali ’25 analyzes the already-heated NBA playoff results so far, while also offering his predictions for what’s to come.
Sports
Perfection: Dani Torres Werra ’25 Pitches Historic Game
Amherst first-year Dani Torres Werra ’25 accomplished one of the toughest feats in sports last Wednesday, pitching a perfect game in a win over Springfield College. The team then lost a second matchup with Springfield before sweeping a NESCAC doubleheader against Trinity College.
Baseball 2-1-1 Behind 10-run Comeback, Giattino No-no
The Mammoths had two extraordinarily memorable victories in their series win against Trinity this past weekend: a 10-run ninth-inning comeback and a no-hitter thrown by Nick Giattino ’24, his second in as many years, helped the Mammoths win their first series of the year.
Men’s Lacrosse, Fourth in NESCAC, Beats Camels, Ephs
Men’s lacrosse picked up momentum this past week, beating NESCAC rivals Connecticut College and Williams to improve to 7-5 on the season and reignite their postseason hopes. Brock Gonzalez ’23 led the way with nine goals and two assists across the two games.
Individual Success Highlights Golf Team’s Return to Play
Despite having a hard time finding team success, the men’s and women’s golf teams both saw standout individual play from their first-years in their first weekend of play in 2022 following the winter hiatus.
Track and Field Heats Up, Prepares for NESCACs
The men’s and women’s track and field teams displayed stellar performances in the Silfen Invitational — finishing second and third, respectively. Members of the teams also participated in the decathlon and heptathlon at the Williams Invitational and the 5,000 meter at the Larry Ellis Invitational.
Women’s Lacrosse Keeps Rolling, Notching 2 NESCAC Wins
Coming off a huge overtime win against Tufts last weekend, women’s lacrosse returned to the field on Wednesday night, beating Connecticut College 12-7 before overtime heroics sealed a Mammoth win for the second straight weekend, this time over archrival Williams, 8-7.