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Matthew Sparrow ’21

Staff Writer

Football Loses Perfect Record And Puts Title Hopes in Jeopardy

Football Loses Perfect Record And Puts Title Hopes in Jeopardy

Last weekend’s matchup between Amherst and Trinity, winners of the last seven NESCAC conference crowns proved to be every bit as good as advertised. The undefeated Amherst Mammoths faced off against reigning NESCAC champions Trinity on Saturday in Hartford, Connecticut before a raucous crowd of 3,000. While the

Football Continues Perfect Record By Weathering The Storm Against Tufts

Football Continues Perfect Record By Weathering The Storm Against Tufts

It wasn’t fun and it certainly wasn’t pretty, but Amherst braved the cold and rainy conditions over Family Weekend to secure a 19-13 win over Tufts on Senior Day. Despite temperatures in the 30s and wind gusts of up to 20 miles per hour, the Mammoths’ defense stepped

Football Continues Perfect Record By Weathering The Storm Against Tufts

Football Continues Perfect Record By Weathering The Storm Against Tufts

It wasn’t fun and it certainly wasn’t pretty, but Amherst braved the cold and rainy conditions over Family Weekend to secure a 19-13 win over Tufts on Senior Day. Despite temperatures in the 30s and wind gusts of up to 20 miles per hour, the Mammoths’ defense stepped

Football’s Defense Proves Dominant in Win Over Little Three Rival Wesleyan

Football’s Defense Proves Dominant in Win Over Little Three Rival Wesleyan

Going into the season, Amherst was well aware that the team’s success would be decided by the last four games on the schedule. On Saturday, the Mammoths took their first major step towards a NESCAC title by knocking off Wesleyan in Middletown, Connecticut to remain undefeated and stay atop

Football’s Defense Proves Dominant in Win Over Little Three Rival Wesleyan

Football’s Defense Proves Dominant in Win Over Little Three Rival Wesleyan

Going into the season, Amherst was well aware that the team’s success would be decided by the last four games on the schedule. On Saturday, the Mammoths took their first major step towards a NESCAC title by knocking off Wesleyan in Middletown, Connecticut to remain undefeated and stay atop

Undefeated Football Downs Colby With Balanced Offensive Attack

Undefeated Football Downs Colby With Balanced Offensive Attack

On paper, Saturday’s matchup between the 0-5 Colby Mules and the 5-0 Amherst Mammoths was a huge mismatch, and from the first whistle the gap in class between the programs was visible. The Mammoths utilized their NESCAC-leading defense and an impressive outing from junior running back Biafra Okoronkwo to

Undefeated Football Downs Colby With Balanced Offensive Attack

Undefeated Football Downs Colby With Balanced Offensive Attack

On paper, Saturday’s matchup between the 0-5 Colby Mules and the 5-0 Amherst Mammoths was a huge mismatch, and from the first whistle the gap in class between the programs was visible. The Mammoths utilized their NESCAC-leading defense and an impressive outing from junior running back Biafra Okoronkwo to