The loss moves the Spartans to 2-6 overall, while Amherst moves to 5-2 with their third consecutive victory.
Meeghan Doris stopped 10 shots, while Sarah Wells recorded two shots for the Spartans in the contest.
Amherst got on the board early, when Sara Culhane found the back of the cage on a pass from Caroline Feeley just 55 seconds into the contest. Amherst would double their lead less than four minutes later when Elizabeth Turnbull scored unassisted. Culhane would chip in a second goal in the first half, while Katie Paolano scored twice for the home team. Feeley, Annika Nygren, and Katie Bergamesca would all add one goal each in the first half.
The Spartans stepped up their defense in the second half, allowing just three goals. Jaime Nolan recorded two defensive saves for Castleton, with Rachel Holland chipping in one of her own.
Doris stopped 10 of the 18 shots that she faced on the night, and Leah Holland tallied three saves in the second half of action for the Spartans. Emily Horwitz and Surya Adams each stopped two shots en route to a combined shutout.
The Purple & White held a 35-5 shot advantage in the game, as well as holding a 13-5 penalty corners advantage.
Castleton is back in action on Saturday at New England College. The North Atlantic Conference matchup is slated for 5:00 p.m.
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