The Amherst College baseball team secured the NESCAC West Division title with a crucial doubleheader sweep against Hamilton on April 26. The Mammoths won both games decisively, 8-1 and 4-1, with standout performances from senior Naaveen Narayanan and first-year Saahi Jetti on the mound. This victory, combined with a late comeback by rival Williams against Middlebury, allowed Amherst to finish with a 7-5 divisional record, earning the top seed in the NESCAC tournament. The Mammoths will host Colby College in the quarterfinals on May 1 at 3 p.m.
In women's lacrosse, the fifth-seeded Mammoths faced a tough challenge in the NESCAC quarterfinals against fourth-seeded Trinity on April 25. Despite a strong start, Amherst fell 9-8 after conceding three goals in the final five minutes. The loss brings their season record to 12-4, but they remain hopeful for an NCAA bid, with the selection show scheduled for May 4. Earlier in the week, the Mammoths had a narrow 10-7 defeat against Trinity in their regular-season finale, which set up the rematch in the playoffs.
The men's lacrosse team also faced elimination in the NESCAC quarterfinals, losing 12-7 to Bates on April 25. The Mammoths managed to keep the game close, twice narrowing the gap to one goal in the second half, but Bates pulled away with decisive runs. This loss concludes the season for Amherst, which finishes with an 8-7 record.
In golf, the men's team competed in the NESCAC Championships at Fox Hopyard Golf Course. After the second day of competition, the Mammoths sit in sixth place with a two-day total of +46 over par. Freshman Thomas Zhang leads the team, currently tied for 21st individually. The team aims to improve their standing in the final round on May 1.
Softball had a mixed week, splitting doubleheaders against Hamilton and Middlebury. On April 25, the Mammoths edged Hamilton 3-2 in the second game after a late rally, but lost the first game 7-1. Against Middlebury on April 26, first-year Gwen Religa shined in the circle, striking out seven batters in a 3-0 victory, while sophomore Lulu Leppard contributed significantly with five RBIs in a tough 8-6 loss in the opener. The Mammoths' record now stands at 9-22 overall and 4-11 in NESCAC play, with a mid-week series against Worcester State on the horizon.
In squash, four student-athletes from both the men's and women's teams earned Scholar-Athlete recognition from the College Squash Association for maintaining a GPA of at least 3.5 while competing in top ladder positions. This accolade highlights the academic and athletic balance that Amherst student-athletes strive for.