The Amherst College men's basketball team concluded its season with an 81-64 loss to the University of Mary Washington in the second round of the NCAA Division III Championship on March 8. Despite leading 34-33 at halftime, the Mammoths struggled in the second half against a hot-shooting Eagles squad. Sophomore Elias Chin and first-year K.J. Neville each had strong performances, scoring 20 and 16 points respectively. The Mammoths finished the season with a record of 19-8, marking a notable return to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2019.
In women's squash, the #10 Mammoths faced a challenging weekend at the Howe Cup in Philadelphia, concluding their season with a 7-2 loss to #12 Tufts on March 8 after falling 6-3 to #11 Dartmouth the previous day. Kenzy Elkaliuoby and Brigid Brandon each secured victories against their opponents, but the team could not overcome the depth of their rivals. Earlier in the tournament, Amherst suffered a 9-0 defeat to #7 Cornell, marking a tough end to a season that saw them reach a peak ranking of #7 and finish with a record of 15-6.
In swimming and diving, junior Paige Arnold was recognized as one of Amherst's Student-Athletes of the Month for February, having excelled at the NESCAC Championships where she won the 100-yard butterfly and anchored the record-setting 400-yard freestyle relay. Additionally, senior Donna Zhang was named NESCAC Co-Diver of the Year, highlighting her significant contributions to the team's success this season. Arnold's achievements will carry her to the NCAA Championships, where she will compete in multiple events.