HOT
Amherst (+10)
The Mammoths have won three straight, including two over ranked opponents on back-to-back days, to rally back from their surprising loss to unranked Colby to start the season. Amherst handled Springfield Tuesday, 13-3. At the University of New England Saturday, the Mammoths dispatched then-No. 9 Bowdoin, 16-12, in a neutral-site game, before returning home to face then-No. 18 William Smith Sunday. The Herons jumped on Amherst, 6-1, but the hosts found another gear with a 10-0 run over the game’s final 36:43. Sophomores represent Amherst’s top five point producers, led by attacker Claire Dunbar’s seven goals and seven assists.
NOT
Cortland (-7)
The Dragons fell behind quickly Saturday at then-No. 10 F&M and did not approach catching up. Cortland surrendered four goals in the first five minutes and 11 by halftime, closing only to within four goals with 3:14 left in the game. The Dragons have talent and ample time to recover.
IN
Colorado College
The Tigers opened with an 18-13 win over Division II Colorado-Colorado Springs and Sunday won at CMS, 12-10, to continue being a thorn in the side of the Athenas. At 3-0, No. 20 Colorado College has assisted on 29 of 47 goals (61.7 percent) to date, getting consistent production from returnees like juniors Allie Thuet and Eva King.
OUT
Bates
After a stunning 3-0 start on the road that included an overtime win at then-No. 3 Middlebury, the previously fifth-ranked Bobcats fell off the mountain in equally notable fashion. Bates managed just six goals each in double-digit losses at Babson and No. 2 Wesleyan. The Bobcats finally open their home slate today against Plymouth State and can reassert themselves Saturday as No. 13 Trinity visits.