The High Academics

Mammoths Suffer Sunday Losses Against Colby

AMHERST, Mass. – After exchanging dual five-run rallies in the third inning, the Amherst College softball team fell on the losing side of their first game against Colby College on Sunday afternoon, dropping a 13-6 decision at the Amherst Softball Field.

Mammoth Men in Lead After Day 1 of Tim Brown Invitational

AMHERST, Mass. -- The Amherst College men's golf team opened the Dr. Tim Brown Invitation at the Ballston Spa Country Club hosted by Skidmore College. The Mammoths began play with a 1:00 PM shotgun start. After the first day, the Mammoths sit in 1st place at +10 over par. Right behind the Mammoths is New York University in 2nd place at +11 over par, and Trinity College in 3rd place at +12 over par.

Mammoths sit in 2nd & 4th After Day 1 at Leaman Invitational

AMHERST, Mass. -- The Amherst College Women's Golf Team opened the Jack Leaman Invitational on their home turf at the The Orchards Golf Club on Saturday, April 11th. The Amherst A and B teams began their shotgun round at 1:30 PM. The Mammoth's A team finished the day in T-2 at +19 over par, with the B team trailing right behind in 4th place at +22 over par. Both Amherst teams trail behind New York University in first place at +14, and Williams College in T-2 at +19.

Late Rally Falls Short in Dropped Series Against Tufts

AMHERST, Mass. – A five-run Mammoth charge in the bottom of the seventh equalized the scoreboard and sent the contest into an eighth inning, but the rally was not enough as the Amherst College softball team eventually fell 8-5 to Tufts University in game one of their Saturday series at the Amherst Softball Field.

#5 Mammoths Wallop #19 Williams 13-9

WILLIAMSTOWN, MA. – Four-point games from Mia Raven and Bridget Darcy paced the No. 5 Amherst women's lacrosse team on Saturday, April 11. After cruising to a win versus Conn. College in their last game, the Mammoths took the short trip to Williams to take on their bitter rivals in a battle of nationally ranked teams. After trailing 3-0 in the first quarter, the Mammoths took over, going on a 6-1 run the rest of the first half to down the No. 19 Ephs 13-9.

Senior Day Comeback Lifts Mammoths Past Rival Williams, 10-9

AMHERST, Mass. – On Senior Day, Amherst men's lacrosse delivered the perfect finish in a rivalry game, overcoming a third-quarter swing, erasing a two-goal deficit in the final 15 minutes, and surviving a last-second scare to defeat Williams, 10-9, Saturday afternoon at Pratt Field at Lehrman Stadium.

Miles Harmon Wins Desmond "Tuss" McLaughry Award

AMHERST, Mass. - Amherst College senior defensive back Miles Harmon was named the Desmond "Tuss" McLaughry Award winner which goes to the top Western Mass. collegiate student-athlete and presented by the National Football Foundation's Western Mass. chapter.

Three Named to DIII Hockey News All-East Teams

AMHERST, MA. – Goaltender Natalie Stott (Franklin, Mass.) and defender Gretchen Dann (Hanover, N.H.) of Amherst College women's ice hockey were awarded DIII Hockey News First Team: East honors, and forward Maeve Reynolds (Plymouth, Mass.) was named to the Third Team: East when selections were announced earlier this week.

14 Mammoths Recognized by NFF Hampshire Honor Society

IRVING, Texas -- The National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Football Hall of Fame announced the members of the 2026 NFF Hampshire Honor Society, which includes college football players from all divisions of play who each maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better throughout their college careers. Fourteen student-athletes from the Amherst College football team were inducted in 2026.

Carter Hamill '05 inducted into USTFCCCA NCAA Division III Track & Field Athlete Hall of Fame

NEW ORLEANS, La. – Former Amherst College women's track & field & cross country standout Carter Hamill '05 has been selected for induction into the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association NCAA Division III Collegiate Athlete Hall of Fame, it was announced Wednesday by the USTFCCCA.

Darcy Dazzles in Dominant Win, #5 Mammoths Top Camels 15-4

AMHERST, MA. – A career day from Bridget Darcy led the No. 5 Amherst women's lacrosse team to a dominant victory on Wednesday, April 8. After a big game versus No. 12 Colby on Saturday, the Mammoths returned home to Gooding Field to take on Conn. College looking to start another win streak. A great night at the draw circle helped the Mammoths pull away in the second quarter on the way to a 15-4 victory.

Fast Start Fuels Mammoths to 11-8 Win at Connecticut College

NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Amherst men's lacrosse controlled the game from the opening whistle Wednesday, built a 7-1 halftime lead, and then absorbed a fourth-quarter surge to secure an 11-8 win over Connecticut College today.

Mammoths Fall to Smith in Midweek Doubleheader

AMHERST, Mass. – First-year Julia O'Oconnell lined a ground ball down center field to plate her first career RBI for the Amherst College softball team on Wednesday evening, although the late effort was not enough to overcome a hot-batting Smith roster as the Mammoths fell 4-2 in six innings of play in their second game at the Amherst Softball Field.

Four Mammoths Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors

AMHERST, Mass. - Four Mammoths of the Amherst College Women's Swimming and Diving team were named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District on Tuesday. Junior Paige Arnold (Oakland, Calif.), senior captain Joline Fong (Brooklyn, N.Y.), junior Maeve Kelley (Pittsburgh, Pa.), and senior captain Donna Zhang (Winchester, Mass.) were recognized this year.

Building Community Through Sport: Amherst College’s Special Olympics Tradition

Story By Kris Dufour (With Margeaux Metz '27 and Ben Wick '28)

Four Mammoths Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors

AMHERST, Mass. - Four Mammoths of the Amherst College Men's Swimming and Diving team were named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District on Tuesday. Junior Eric Albers (Columbus, Ohio), sophomore Jack Goepfrich (Edina, Minn.), junior Henry Liu (Peachtree City, Ga.), and senior Fynlan Nadel (Clive, Iowa) earning this year's honors.

Boyle Earns NESCAC Performer of the Week Nod

AMHERST, MA. – Junior mid-distance runner Parker Boyle (Hong Kong) has been named the NESCAC Men's Track and Field Performer of the Week, as announced by the conference on today.

Four Mammoths Tabbed CSC Academic All-District One

AMHERST, MA. – Four members of the Amherst College women's basketball team were accorded College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honors when they were announced last week: senior guards Annie McCarthy (Medfield, Mass.) and Anna Tranum (Bemus Point, N.Y.), junior forward Brielle Renwick (Norwalk, Conn.), and sophomore forward Elizabeth Cain (Holden, Mass.).

Four Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors

AMHERST, MA. – Four Mammoths from the Amherst College men's basketball team were accorded College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honors when they were announced last week: senior guard/forwards Chris Hammond (Los Angeles, Calif.) and Drew Martin (West Roxbury, Mass.), junior guard Marc Garraud (Lynn, Mass.), and sophomore guard Elias Chin (Thousand Oaks, Calif.).

Mammoth Men Deliver Record-Breaking Performance at Spring Fling

Mammoth Women Shine at Spring Fling with Record Performances and National Marks

AMHERST, Mass. -- The Amherst College women's track and field team delivered a strong performance at the Amherst Spring Fling Saturday, combining record-breaking throws, nationally ranked performances, and an impressive slate of personal bests across the board at its only home meet of the year.