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Men’s Basketball Wins One, Loses Two, Falling to 3-5

Men’s Basketball Wins One, Loses Two, Falling to 3-5

The men’s basketball team lost an away game against Colby-Sawyer College on Thursday, Dec. 1, and blew a 15-point halftime lead at home against Springfield College on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Now eight games into the season, the Mammoths are 3-5.

Men’s Hockey Wins Both Games, Giving Coach His 500th Win

Men’s Hockey Wins Both Games, Giving Coach His 500th Win

Amherst men’s hockey earned two wins this weekend, rallying to complete a late comeback to take down Wesleyan 3-2 in overtime, then defeating No. 11 Trinity by the same score. The team’s second win of the weekend was head coach Jack Arena’s ’83 500th career win.

Women’s Hockey Upsets No. 3 Middlebury — Twice

Women’s Hockey Upsets No. 3 Middlebury — Twice

The No. 11-ranked women’s hockey team traveled to Middlebury for their second NESCAC series of the season this past weekend. The Mammoths returned from Vermont with two wins, having handed the No. 3 Panthers their first two losses of the 2022-23 season by identical 4-2 scorelines.

Squash Teams Beat Hamilton, Fall to Trinity

Squash Teams Beat Hamilton, Fall to Trinity

The Amherst squash teams took on NESCAC competition for the first time this past week. Both the men’s and women’s team handily defeated Hamilton on Saturday, Dec. 3, but were beaten by national powerhouse Trinity on Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Swim and Dive Goes 3-0 to Open Season

Swim and Dive Goes 3-0 to Open Season

Both the men’s and women’s swim and dive teams have opened their seasons with three straight wins. The two teams beat Colby, Wesleyan, and Middlebury to open their 2022-23 dual-meet schedule 3-0.

Winter Athletes Embrace Different Thanksgiving Break

Winter Athletes Embrace Different Thanksgiving Break

While most students return to their hometowns over break, many student-athletes must remain on campus with their teams. Staff writer Maya Reiner ’25 gains insight into this unique experience.

Women’s Hockey 3-1 To Start Season

Women’s Hockey 3-1 To Start Season

Coming off a season that ended with a loss in the NESCAC Final, the women’s hockey team has started this year strong, winning three of their first four games.