The top-ranked team in New England held on for their fifth victory of the year over NESCAC foe Middlebury. Amherst is currently rated seventh in the nation while the Panthers boast a No. 19 rank, No. 3 in New England.
Middlebury (3-2) 0 0 -- 0 Amherst (5-0-1) 1 0 -- 1Scoring: A Matt Diggs (Mike Sullivan) 5:28. Shots: A 6, M 10. Goalie Saves: A Kevin Larner 9, M Scott Wiercinski 5.