Waterville, Maine - Despite a drizzly and overcast day, the Mules came out composed and intent on adding another one to the win column for the ten seniors who will graduate in just over a month.  The Mules welcomed Amherst to campus who has only won against Bates in the conference at the midpoint of the season.  Despite this, the Mules did not let confidence or emotions about their seniors get in the way of delivering a 16-4 win.

Julia Jardina and Ally Franz stepped aside this game in terms of racking up the points with only one goal each.  The depth of the Colby attack was represented well as Annie Eddy had a hat trick, Elizabeth Hennessy had six goals and one assist, and Gianna Bruno had one goal and three assists.  Colby had 22 shots on goal compared to Amherst's nine.  The attack was able to convert on seven out of nine free position opportunities, making use of the major fouls committed by Amherst critical scoring area.

Despite the dominating score, Amherst was able to win the draw 19 of the 24 draw controls.  A weak point for Colby, they made up for it with dominating ground balls and turnovers.  The Mules cleaned up 14 ground balls to Amherst's four and only had nine turnovers to their opponents 17.  This speaks to Colby's tenacity on defense in preventing shots and causing turnovers and the attack's ability to possess the ball and convert on scoring opportunities.

Impressively, the Mules defense held the Mammoths to only four goals.  This is wildly impressive as a defensive unit, requiring communication, endurance, and ability to transition from defense to attack on the clear–of which Colby was successful on all 15 opportunities.  Team defense is extremely important, but is made possible by the individual in the defensive unit.  Seniors Hannah Corey, Sarah Stark, Emily Podgorni, and Tess Krensky led the defense against the Mammoths and helped their team to nine caused turnovers.

The Class of 2022 has made an immeasurable impact on the women's lacrosse team, taking the COVID pandemic in stride, adapting to multiple two-sport athletes, and developing the team to be a top Division III team in the country.  The young women have not only put the work in on the field, but also in the classroom and locker room, working to create an inclusive environment that prides itself in a well-balanced and successful life.