The Amherst College women's basketball team lost to Middlebury in the NESCAC Quarterfinals, falling 59-48. Despite a strong first half, the Mammoths couldn't maintain their lead, leading to their second-straight first-round tournament loss.

By the Numbers
  • Maya Cwalina led the Mammoths with 16 points, 6 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 2 steals.
  • Kori Barach notched 12 points, and Reeya Patel scored 8.
  • Amherst outrebounded Middlebury 38-36 but turned the ball over 17 times, compared to only forcing 10 turnovers.
  • Amherst only attempted 12 free throws, making 7 (58.3%), while Middlebury converted at a 65% clip.
Bottom Line

The Amherst College women's basketball team fell to Middlebury in the NESCAC Quarterfinals, facing a second-straight first-round tournament loss. With their season record at 19-6, the team will await an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament after the conclusion of all conference postseason play.