Volleyball Goes Undefeated in First Three Games
With impressive high-energy play, women’s volleyball started its season undefeated through its first three games, winning against Smith College, Western New England University and Emerson College.
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Field Hockey Off to Perfect 3-0 Start in First Week
The Amherst field hockey team started their season on a high note this week, winning their first three games of the 2021 season. While two of their three games were routs, their dramatic win 2-1 against a nationally-ranked Bowdoin team capped off a stellar start to the season.
Men's Soccer Falls to Bowdoin in 1-0 Nail-Biter in NESCAC Debut
Men's soccer dropped their first game of the season in dramatic fashion, losing 1-0 to a tough Bowdoin team. Though shocking, the loss provides the team an opportunity to rethink their game plan and right the ship as the season progresses.
Cross Country Teams Eager to Hit the Ground Running
After Covid cancelled their 2019 seasons, the men's and women's cross country teams return to action on Saturday, Sept. 11. Led by a strong first-year class, the squads hope to compete for NESCAC titles.
Men’s Soccer Seeks National Championship Redemption
Almost two years removed from a National Championship Game loss, men’s soccer returned to play on Sept. 7 with a 2-1 win at Norwich University. Despite a new-look roster, the team hopes to compete for a NESCAC championship and an NCAA title.
ESPN Hornswoggled Into Nationally Televised Disaster
Controversy arose when ESPN aired a blowout high school football game between powerhouse IMG Academy and Bishop Sycamore — a high school with apparently fabricated credentials and minimal infrastructure.
Coaching Chaos Reveals NWSL's Growing Pains
After becoming the first professional league to return after Covid, the NWSL is starting to suffer from the same shortcomings that plagued its predecessors. With women's soccer on the rise, a culture change is needed to prevent it from meeting the same fate.