LEWISTON — Jeff Spellman had 14 of his 18 points in the first half as Bates College jumped out to a 14-point lead and beat Connecticut College 76-59 in NESCAC men’s basketball play Saturday at Alumni Gymnasium.

Nick Lynch had 20 points for the Bobcats (6-13, 3-4 NESCAC), while reserve Kody Greenhalgh added 16 points, including 4 of 7 from 3-point range.

David Labossiere and Jack Zimmerman each had 15 points for the Camels (6-13, 0-7).

Women’s basketball

Conn. College 73, Bates 52

NEW LONDON, Conn. — Sami Ashton and Margaret Corcoran scored 17 points apiece to lead the Camels (12-8, 3-4 NESCAC) past Bates (8-10, 1-6) on Saturday.

Caroline Pangallo added 14 points and Kylie Caouette scored 13 for Connecticut College.

Melanie Binkhorst scored 13 points, while Ariana Dalia and Erika Lamere each had 10 for Bates.