Sports

The Mammoths returned to the course this past weekend, with both the Men’s and Women’s cross country teams traveling to Lehigh University for the Paul Short Run. Both teams experienced great success, finishing in the top five, and individual runners logged impressive top-20 times.

In their first game after suffering a tough first loss of the season to Colby last weekend, the Mammoths beat Tufts 24-21 in a game with a dramatic finish. Lead by strong defense, the Mammoths stymied Tufts on their final drive to preserve the win.

Women's soccer took to the pitch in two games this past week, and they did not disappoint. Over the course of the week, the team outscored their opponents by a score of 8-0 on their way to two more decisive wins in a season defined by them.

The volleyball team took to the court again this past weekend, playing tough opponents Middlebury and Brandeis on a two-game road trip. While the team lost a five-set heartbreaker on Friday, they beat the Judges in three sets in an impressive second showing.

A long-awaited policy change has now allowed NCAA athletes to profit off of their name, image and likeness. Some Amherst athletes have taken advantage of this new rule, and recount their experiences in this new landscape.