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Matthew Sparrow ’21

Staff Writer

Men’s Basketball Triumphs in First Round of NCAA Tournament

It was an excellent basketball weekend for Amherst as the Mammoths won both of their matchups to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2016. Amherst had to travel more than five hours to get to the Palestra at the University of Rochester,

Men’s Basketball Bests Hamilton, Claims Eighth NESCAC Title

Men’s Basketball Bests Hamilton, Claims Eighth NESCAC Title

In an interview two weeks ago, head coach of men’s basketball David Hixon ’75 said that while he thought getting into the NCAA tournament would be difficult, “If you let us in, watch out.” Hixon and his team have seemingly cleared the first obstacle by winning the NESCAC tournament

Men’s Basketball Bests Hamilton, Claims Eighth NESCAC Title

Men’s Basketball Bests Hamilton, Claims Eighth NESCAC Title

In an interview two weeks ago, head coach of men’s basketball David Hixon ’75 said that while he thought getting into the NCAA tournament would be difficult, “If you let us in, watch out.” Hixon and his team have seemingly cleared the first obstacle by winning the NESCAC tournament

Views From Sparrow’s Nest: Tennis Love

My love for tennis is a classic case of nature versus nurture. I was first exposed to the sport because of my father, a former editor for both Tennis Magazine and World Tennis Magazine, U.S. Open ball boy for legends like John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors and 1982 Public

Views From Sparrow’s Nest: Tennis Love

My love for tennis is a classic case of nature versus nurture. I was first exposed to the sport because of my father, a former editor for both Tennis Magazine and World Tennis Magazine, U.S. Open ball boy for legends like John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors and 1982 Public

Amherst Men’s Basketball Head Coach David Hixon ’75: 'We Can Beat Anybody.'

Amherst Men’s Basketball Head Coach David Hixon ’75: 'We Can Beat Anybody.'

As head coach of men’s basketball for 42 consecutive seasons, David Hixon ’75 is used to taking calls from opposing head coaches and haggling over where they deserve to be in the regional rankings. “Well, you guys beat a very good Nicholls team, so that should go a long

Amherst Men’s Basketball Head Coach David Hixon ’75: 'We Can Beat Anybody.'

Amherst Men’s Basketball Head Coach David Hixon ’75: 'We Can Beat Anybody.'

As head coach of men’s basketball for 42 consecutive seasons, David Hixon ’75 is used to taking calls from opposing head coaches and haggling over where they deserve to be in the regional rankings. “Well, you guys beat a very good Nicholls team, so that should go a long