Junior Bobby Sommers leads Amherst College to Victory Against Colby College with Crucial Final-Minute Points
Junior Bobby Sommers scored crucial points in the final minutes as Amherst College's men's basketball team narrowly defeated Colby College, 66-64, at LeFrak Gymnasium. The victory brought the Mammoths to 14-9 overall and 5-4 in conference, while the Mules fell to 11-12 overall and 3-6 in the NESCAC. First-year Marc Garraud led the Mammoths with 14 points, supported by Bobby Sommers with 13 points, and C.J. Mitchell and Chris Hammond with 10 each.
By the Numbers- Amherst shot 45.5% from the floor in the first half, including 46.7% from beyond the three-point line.
- The Mammoths held Colby to 31.3% shooting from the floor and outrebounded the Mules, 44-37.
- Will Scherer led all Mammoths with 8 rebounds, while Garraud contributed 3 rebounds and 3 steals to his 14-point performance.
- Amherst improved to 14-9 overall and 5-4 in conference, while Colby fell to 11-12 overall and 3-6 in the NESCAC.
- Amherst concludes its regular season at home for Senior Day against Bowdoin College at 3 p.m. tomorrow.
Junior Bobby Sommers' clutch performance secured a narrow 66-64 victory for Amherst College's men's basketball team, enhancing their overall record to 14-9 and 5-4 in conference play. The Mammoths' ability to hold off Colby College's comeback showcased their resilience and determination on the court.
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