Around the Herd: Fall Season Previews

As the academic year kicks off for the Mammoths, the men’s and women’s soccer, field hockey, and volleyball teams will play their first games of the season. In this edition of Around the Herd, The Student previews how each team may fare over the course of the season.

Cross Country Ends Season Well at NCAA Championships

The women’s cross country team finished their season with a 12th place finish at NCAA DIII Championships. Mary Kate McGranahan ’23 finished an excellent senior campaign by earning All-America honors.

Women’s Soccer Breezes Through NCAAs to Round of 16

The women’s soccer team breezed through the opening two rounds of the NCAA Tournament this past weekend, advancing to the Sweet 16.

Men’s Soccer Returns to Sweet 16 for 12th Straight Year

The No. 6 men’s soccer team advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 12th straight season this past weekend. After beating Husson University 2-0 on Saturday, the Mammoths secured their spot in the tournament’s second weekend with a 4-2 victory over No. 15 St. Lawrence University.

Football Falls to Williams To Cap Off 2-7 Season

The football team lost to Williams 20-10 in this year’s “Biggest Little Game,” ending the season with a 2-7 record.

Men’s Soccer Wins NESCACs With Overtime Heroics

This past weekend, the men’s soccer team downed both Middlebury and Connecticut College in overtime on the way to a NESCAC Championship. It was the team’s first title since 2016.

Women’s Soccer Wins Championship on Home Turf

The women’s soccer team won their second NESCAC tournament title in three seasons this past weekend, taking down No. 22 Tufts and Little Three rival Wesleyan on the way to the title.

Football Honors Seniors With Second Win of Year

The Amherst football team got their second win of the season on Saturday, Nov. 5, against the Bowdoin Polar Bears. On Senior Day, the team put together their most complete performance of the season on the way to a 17-14 victory.

Volleyball Falls to Top Seed Wesleyan in NESCAC Semifinals

After sweeping Bowdoin in the quarterfinals, the volleyball team’s 2022 season finished this past weekend with a 3-2 NESCAC semifinal loss to conference No. 1 seed Wesleyan.

International Student-athletes: A Mammoth Adjustment

Staff writer Maya Reiner ’25 sits down with three international student-athletes to gain insight into their unique adjustment process at Amherst.

Cross Country Competes, McGranahan Victorious at NESCACs

At this year’s NESCAC Championships, the men’s cross country team placed seventh, while the women, led by individual champion Mary Kate McGranahan ’23, placed second.

Women’s Soccer Advances to NESCAC Semifinal

The women’s soccer team took down Connecticut College this past weekend in the quarterfinal round of the NESCAC tournament, propelling them into the semifinals against Tufts.

Victory Over Wesleyan Sends Men’s Soccer to Semifinals

Amherst men’s soccer took on Wesleyan in the first round of the NESCAC tournament at home on Saturday, coming away with a strong win and advancing to the NESCAC semifinals against Middlebury. The team is looking for their first NESCAC championship since 2016.

Football Falls to Wesleyan in Homecoming Thriller

The football team lost to Wesleyan in overtime 13-7 in this year’s Homecoming game. At 1-6, the team will play their last home game against Bowdoin this Saturday.

Heartbreaking Loss Ends Field Hockey’s Tournament

A tragic loss to Williams in the final seconds of the NESCAC quarterfinals ended the field hockey team’s hopes for a conference title this past weekend.

Volleyball Secures Fourth Seed in NESCAC Tournament

The volleyball team concluded their regular season with two wins in Maine against Bates and Colby, which cemented the Mammoths as the No. 4 seed for this weekend’s NESCAC tournament.

Football Notches First Win of 2022 Season

After opening their season with five straight losses, the football team got into the win column for the first time this year with a 20-17 win over Tufts on the final play.

Women’s Soccer Wins NESCAC Regular Season Title

The No. 10-ranked women’s soccer team extended their winning streak to seven with victories over Hamilton and No. 23 Trinity this week to clinch the NESCAC regular season title for the second year in a row.

Men’s Soccer Ends Regular Season Seeded Third in NESCAC

The No. 10 men’s soccer team put together an impressive run of form this week, tying Connecticut College before blowing out Hamilton and Trinity to finish their regular season slate.

Volleyball Sweeps on Senior Day

Amherst volleyball got back on track this week, with a 3-0 sweep of Emerson on Senior Day giving the team momentum heading into their final two regular season games.

Field Hockey’s Win Streak Ended by Bantams

After extending their winning streak to nine games with wins over Smith and Hamilton, Trinity brought the Mammoths back to earth, returning to Amherst with a 2-1 overtime loss to end their regular season.

Amherst’s Dual Athletes: Dedication and Determination

Staff writer Maya Reiner ’25 provides a look into the life of dual-sport athletes, including personal details from two-sport athletes Muffie Mazambani ’24 and Jacob Bruno ’25E.

Late Rally Falls Short, Football Loses Fifth Straight

The football team’s fourth-quarter comeback effort came up just short, as they lost to Colby 17-12. The Mammoths will look to pick up their first win of the season next week at Tufts.

Women’s Soccer Adds Two Wins, Undefeated in Last Five

The women’s soccer team dominated New England College and defeated Connecticut College for their fifth win in a row.

Golf Teams End Fall Seasons With Top-three Finishes

Both Amherst golf teams took to the course for the final time this fall at the NEIGA Championship. The men’s team ended their season with a third place finish, while the No. 14 women’s team took second.

Volleyball Follows Close Losses With Dominant Win

After incredibly tight losses to Springfield College and Tufts earlier in the week, the Mammoths bounced back with a 3-0 win against UMass Boston.

Around the Herd: Oct. 13 to Oct. 18

Around the Herd provides quick updates on all the Amherst sports action you may have missed this past week. In this week’s installment: field hockey’s blowout win, cross country’s success at the Conn College Invitational, and the final tournament of men’s tennis’s season.

Women’s Soccer Crushes Cardinals, Punishes Polar Bears in 2-0 Weekend

The women’s soccer team beat Wesleyan 3-0 and Bowdoin 2-1 on Senior Day, to bring their overall record to 9-2 — currently the best in the NESCAC. They have just four regular season games remaining.

No. 4 Field Hockey Wins Again, Clinches Little Three Title

The field hockey team picked up two important NESCAC wins over Wesleyan and Bowdoin this past weekend, securing the Little Three Championship for the first time since 2018 along the way.

Second-place Finish Secures NESCAC Championship Spot for Women’s Golf

The No. 9 women’s golf team, led by the tournament’s individual champion Jessica Huang ’25, took second place at the NESCAC Fall Qualifier this past weekend, punching their ticket to the NESCAC Championship in April where they will look to defend their title from last year.

Men’s Soccer Ends Weekend of NESCAC Play With Win, Draw

Men’s soccer defeated Wesleyan and drew against Bowdoin on Senior Day, bringing their overall record to 7-1-4 and their conference record to 2-1-4. The team has three NESCAC games remaining on their regular season schedule.

Volleyball Beats Trinity But Falls to Wesleyan

The volleyball team split their matches over Fall Break, defeating Trinity three sets to one before falling to Wesleyan. They are now 9-4 overall and 5-2 in NESCAC play.

Offense Improves But Football Falls Just Short

Though the offense put forth their best performance of the season, the football team lost in the dying embers of Saturday’s contest against Bates. They will look to get into the win column this weekend at Colby.

Football Remains Winless After Third Straight Loss

Despite another stellar defensive performance, the football team struggled offensively in their 20-3 loss to undefeated Trinity College. Next up for the 0-3 Mammoths is another home matchup this Saturday, Oct. 8, against Bates.

Volleyball Brings Out Brooms Against NESCAC Competition

Volleyball bounced back from a disappointing loss to Williams in a big way this weekend, cruising their way to back-to-back 3-0 wins against Bowdoin on Friday, Sept. 30, and Connecticut College on Saturday, Oct. 1.

Field Hockey Earns Wins Against Rivals Williams, Conn

The No. 7 field hockey team recorded two important NESCAC wins this past week, with a 3-1 win against Williams on Saturday and a 3-0 win against Connecticut College on Tuesday.

Women’s Soccer Falls to Williams, Beats Lynx in 7-0 Blowout

The women’s soccer team fell to Williams 1-0 last week but bounced back with a resounding 7-0 victory over Lesley University. They now look ahead to two home NESCAC games this coming weekend.

Men’s Soccer Ties Williams in Thriller, Defeats WPI

Amherst men’s soccer took on No. 23 Williams College on Saturday, Oct. 1, coming out with a draw despite playing down a man for majority of the second half. The team returned to their winning ways on Tuesday, beating WPI 1-0 in Worcester.

Around the Herd: Sept. 28 to Oct. 4

Around the Herd provides quick updates on all the Amherst sports action you may have missed this past week. In this week’s installment: cross country’s accomplishments at the Purple Valley Invitational, both golf teams’ success, and the beginning of men’s tennis’ season.

Fall Sports’ Fifth-years Excited To Finish College Careers Strong

When the pandemic hit, many Amherst athletes chose to take time off from school to return for a fifth year and use all four years of their college eligibility. Maya Reiner ’25 spoke to three such athletes to gain insight into their decisions and experiences.

Women’s Soccer Takes Care of Business in Maine, Going 2-0

No. 11 women’s soccer took a weekend trip to Maine for two NESCAC contests and returned to Amherst with two wins. They did so in dominant fashion, outclassing both Bates and Colby throughout the stat sheet on the way to two 2-0 victories.

Men’s Soccer Wins and Draws Ahead of Williams Matchup

Men’s soccer went 1-0-1 this weekend in Maine, defeating Bates 3-2 and drawing with Colby 2-2 in a dramatic finish. With the annual game against Williams upcoming on Saturday, the team is now 5-1-2.

Despite Defensive Effort, Football Drops to 0-2 On Season

Though they started out strong with big plays from both the offense and defense in the first quarter, the football team dropped their contest against NESCAC foe Hamilton on Saturday, Sept. 24, by a score of 24-10.

Volleyball Bounces Back After Loss, Goes 2-1 Over Weekend

Volleyball continued their lengthy homestand with three games at LeFrak Gymnasium over two days. After dropping their first to Williams in a 3-2 thriller, the Mammoths won their next two matches 3-2 and 3-1.

Around the Herd: Sept. 21 to Sept. 27

Around the Herd provides quick updates on all the Amherst sports action you may have missed in the past week. In this week’s installment: field hockey flourishes, both golf teams thrive, and women’s tennis concludes their fall season.

Football Drops Season Opener After Letdown in Second Half

In a defensive battle, the football team lost their season opener against Middlebury 17-6. Up next for the Mammoths is a trip to Clinton, New York, to play Hamilton.

Men’s Soccer Loses to Jumbos in Final Minutes, Beats Beavers

After a difficult defeat to NESCAC rival Tufts, the men’s soccer team bounced back with an emphatic 3-1 victory over Babson. Their record is now 4-1-1 with two more NESCAC opponents on the horizon.

Women’s Soccer Falls to Tufts, Rallies To Dismantle Emerson

The women’s soccer team fell in a tightly contested NESCAC bout against Tufts on Saturday, but bounced back with a convincing victory against Emerson College on Tuesday night.

Volleyball Dominates Opening NESCAC Weekend

The volleyball team began a perfect start to NESCAC play this past weekend, convincingly defeating both Hamilton and Middlebury to open 2-0 in the conference.

Field Hockey Crushes Keene, Loses OT Thriller to Jumbos

Amherst field hockey went 1-1 this week, thoroughly demolishing Keene State University before losing a close game to NESCAC foe Tufts 2-1 in overtime.

Around the Herd: Sept. 14 to Sept. 20

Around the Herd provides quick updates on all the Amherst sports action you may have missed in the past week. In this week’s installment: Cross country, women’s tennis, and men’s golf compete in weekend tournaments.

Crank It: Amherst Football Looks Ahead to 2022 Season

After a string of lackluster years, the Amherst football team is looking to rebound with a successful 2022 season. Their campaign begins with a home contest against NESCAC opponent Middlebury on Saturday, Sept. 17.

Schwartz, Junior Class Shine in Women’s Soccer’s Perfect Opening Week

Led by NESCAC Player of the Week Abby Schwartz ’24, three strong showings have propelled the Amherst women’s soccer team to a 3-0 start to the season.

No. 2 Men’s Soccer Ties Midd, Demolishes Thomas College

After opening NESCAC play with an exciting tie against the always-formidable Middlebury, the men’s soccer team dismantled Thomas College 10-0. Three games in, the Mammoths possess a record of 2-0-1.

Volleyball Splits Week’s Games, Puts Record at 2-2

Playing their first four games in four days, the volleyball team sits even at 2-2 following a string of difficult opponents at the NYU tournament.

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.

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.

Men's Soccer Faces Heartbreak in NCAA Championship Game

The Mammoths came tantalizingly close to becoming national champions this past weekend, falling to Connecticut College on penalties on Saturday, Dec. 4 after a last-minute victory over the University of Chicago on Friday, Dec. 3, Leo Kamin '25 writes.

McGranahan, Daily Lead Way at NCAA Championships

Though the Mammoths did not finish as high as they might have hoped at the NCAA Championships in Louisville, Ky., impressive performances from young runners provide a strong base for future campaigns.

Men's Soccer Reaches National Semifinals

Men’s soccer continued its hot streak with wins over SUNY Cortland and Middlebury, landing the team a spot in the NCAA Division III Final Four for the second straight year. Key forward German Giammattei ’22 led the way, scoring four goals for the Mammoths.

Women’s Soccer Eliminated From NCAA Tournament in Thriller

After pulling out a win against Lesley University in the NCAA tournament, the women's soccer team faced a devastating end to their season this weekend with a well-fought loss to Johns Hopkins University.

Second Half Surge Not Enough as Football Falls Short

On Saturday, Nov. 13, the "Biggest Little Game in America" returned to Pratt Field as Amherst looked to spoil Williams’ undefeated season. Down 24-6 early in the third quarter, the Mammoths’ comeback fell just short, as the team wound up losing 24-19.

Mammoth Runners Qualify for NCAA Championships

The Mammoths are continuing to have an outstanding postseason, finishing with some of their best performances to date, with both teams qualifying for the NCAA Division III Cross Country National Championships.

Men's Soccer Returns to Winning Ways, Rolls to Sweet 16

In a pair of NCAA tournament games this past weekend, men’s soccer kept up their defensive dominance while showcasing their depth and a newfound offensive prowess. The Mammoths scored eight goals and conceded none, advancing to their 11th-straight sweet sixteen.

Women’s Soccer Downs Trinity in NESCAC Playoffs

Women's soccer earned a NESCAC playoff victory in the team's Oct. 30 matchup against Trinity. The game was a rematch of the previous Tuesday, when the Mammoths won another thrilling bout.

Football Stuns Undefeated Wesleyan in 4OT Thriller

In a matchup between two "Little Three" teams, football shocked the undefeated Wesleyan Cardinals with a walk-off victory. The Mammoths won the four-overtime thriller 16-14.

Men’s Soccer Suffers Shocking Penalty-Kick Defeat

The number-two seeded Mammoths fell to the number-seven seeded Colby Mules on penalties this past Saturday, in the first round of the NESCAC tournament. The teams played to a scoreless draw across 110 minutes.

Field Hockey Suffers Season-Ending Loss to Bowdoin

To kick off the NESCAC tournament, field hockey faced Bowdoin on Saturday, Oct. 30. In a tough defensive match, the Mammoths were unable to pull off a victory, ending their season with an 11-5 record.

Women’s Crew Medals in First Regatta Since 2019

On Saturday Oct. 30, the Amherst women’s crew team traveled east to Worcester, Mass. to compete in the Wormtown Chase Regatta, medaling in two of their three events.

Mammoths Start Postseason with Two Top-10 Finishers

The NESCAC Cross Country Championships were held at Wickham Park in Manchester, Conn. this past Sunday, Oct. 31. Each race consisted of 11 different teams, with the men’s team finishing in sixth place and the women’s team finishing in fifth place.