The Amherst College women's hockey team has advanced to the NCAA Frozen Four after a commanding 3-0 victory over Elmira College in the quarterfinals. The senior class, led by Maeve Reynolds and Marie-Eve Marleau, showcased their prowess with goals, while Gretchen Dann contributed two assists. A solid defensive effort, including standout performances from Emily Hohmann, Alejandra Ubarri, and Natalie Stott, kept Elmira scoreless. Amherst, now 21-2-6, will face top-ranked University of Wisconsin-River Falls in the semifinals. Additionally, Natalie Stott has been named a finalist for the Laura Hurd Award, recognizing the nation's top Division III women's hockey player.
In swimming and diving, Amherst athletes delivered notable performances at the NCAA Division III Championships in Indianapolis. On the women's side, first-year Brooke Ronan and senior Donna Zhang earned First Team All-America honors in three-meter diving. Maeve Kelley set a new school record in the 200-yard butterfly, finishing third and earning her third career First Team All-America honor. The women's team also set a school record in the 400-yard freestyle relay, finishing ninth. On the men's side, first-year Benjamin Robins earned First Team All-America honors in the 1650-yard freestyle, marking Amherst's best finish in the event since 2012. Owen Vale and Jack Goepfrich also secured First Team All-America honors in their respective events, contributing to the men's team's highest national finish since 2019.
The Amherst women's golf team had a strong showing at the Jekyll Island Collegiate Invitational, moving into first place after the second round. Mekhala Costello led the Mammoths with a 72, placing third individually. The men's golf team, ranked 41st nationally, is tied for 19th after the second round, with Jan Ebbinge leading the team individually. Both teams will conclude their tournaments in the final round at Jekyll Island.
