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Around the Herd: April 17 to April 23 in Athletics
Over the past weekend, the Amherst baseball team went to Vermont for three games against NESCAC rival, Middlebury College. The Mammoths fell early in the first game, giving up a run in the first inning. Jack Sampedro ’25’s RBI-single down right field answered the score in the third, but the Panthers struck right back to make the score 2-1 at the top of the sixth. From then on, the Mammoths didn’t let them score again, scoring three unanswered runs in the seventh and eight innings, with one of them coming from yet another Sampedro RBI. Amherst won 4-2 for Coach J.P. Pyne’s 300th career victory.
Sign Man: A Fan’s Unmatched Legacy
A chapter of UMass history ended this spring. As I sat courtside at the Mullins Center’s assigned media table during a Massachusetts men’s basketball game in November, an usher approached me and asked if I wrote for the Daily Collegian. He happened to be a Collegian alum, and he had a story for me; “Do you know the Sign Man?” he asked. “Did you know he’s retiring?”
Ludlow, April 25 High School 🏐 Game Notice
There are 2 high school 🏐 games in Ludlow. The Westfield High School volleyball team will have a game with Ludlow High School on April 25, 2024, 16:15:00 CST. The Westfield High School volleyball team will have a game with Ludlow High School on April 25, 2024, 17:15:00 CST.
Duquette Leads Pittsfield Past Chicopee Comp
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Jake Duquette went 3-for-3 with a pair of doubles and two RBIs Monday to lead the Pittsfield baseball team to a 5-2 win over Chicopee Comprehensive. Cam Harrington earned the win on the mound, striking out nine and walking three in five innings of work. “Cam...
Eliezer Rosario, Hamilton Wray leads Springfield Central baseball past Westfield (photos)
WESTFIELD – Behind a game-high 14 strikeouts from Eliezer Rosario, the Springfield Central baseball team earned an impressive 4-2 win against Westfield on Monday afternoon at Bullens Field.
Softball Notebook: UMass softball splits series with Rhode Island
The University of Massachusetts softball team split the doubleheader against its conference rival Rhode Island Rams on Wednesday afternoon. The Minutewomen (13-31, 9-11 Atlantic 10) went back and forth with the Rams (13-33, 8-12 A-10) throughout both games, as both results came down to the last few innings. Late-game execution was the name of the game as the pitching staff for both Rhode Island and UMass gave up costly plays in the late innings that put each game away.
UMass baseball falls to UConn 13-3 in seven innings
The Massachusetts baseball team rode some momentum into Storrs in a big midweek battle with the UConn Huskies. The lingering effects of its first Atlantic 10 series win of the year did not last as the Minutemen (14-22, 5-7 A-10) could not stop the Huskies (21-18, 7-2 Big East) in a 13-3 rout.
Olympic gold medalist Allisha Gray hopes to be part of US 3×3 team in Paris Games
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Allisha Gray is glad to be back playing 3×3 for USA Basketball with an eye towards being a member of the team at the Paris Olympics this summer. She’s the only player returning from the foursome that took home the gold at the Tokyo Games three years ago. That was the inaugural appearance of the sport at the Olympics.
Wahconah Pitchers No Hit Granby in Five
DALTON, Mass. – James Rabuse and Tyler Dostie combined on a five-inning no-hitter Monday as the Wahconah baseball team beat Granby, 14-0. Rabuse struck out nine and walked just one in three innings of work before Dostie took over. Braedyn Melle went 2-for-3 with an RBI and scored three...
Girls Lacrosse Scoreboard Apr. 23: Ryleigh Fennessy fuels Hampshire past Granby
Ryleigh Fennessy led the way for Hampshire girls lacrosse, defeating Granby, 13-9, on Tuesday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Women’s lacrosse takes down No. 13 Amherst in 17–12 victory
On Saturday, the Tufts women’s lacrosse team traveled to Amherst, Mass. to engage in a high-stakes battle with the Amherst College Mammoths. This clash between two collegiate lacrosse powerhouses was not just a game but a testament to the Jumbos’ prowess, as they entered the field ranked No. 3 in the country, facing a formidable Amherst side ranked No. 14. Sophomore attacker Allie Zorn discussed how the team’s approach differs against highly ranked teams.
Southwick, South Hadley baseball to meet Saturday in RD26 charity game at Bullens Field
SOUTHWICK - This Saturday, the Southwick Rams baseball team will face the South Hadley Tigers at Bullens Field in Westfield. Bullens is not the home field for either team, but this game is special. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
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