LEWISTON — Over the last two years, the Bates Bobcats have reached levels of football success not seen at Garcelon Field in more than a quarter of a century. Unfortunately for the Bobcats, beating Middlebury remains an elusive milestone. Middlebury picked up its 25th consecutive victory in the NESCAC series with a 28-17 victory over […]
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Bobcat Beat: Field hockey doubles its fun
After dropping seven of its first eight games under first-year coach Danielle Ryder, the Bates College field hockey program is finding its stride. Bates won back-to-back games in a three-day stretch this past week, stopping Southern Maine, 3-1, before storming back for a 2-1 victory over Connecticut College. The Bobcats are now within reach of […]
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College Football: Bates eke out another over Ephs
Another week, another dramatic win for Bates football. Josh Freedland’s interception with three seconds remaining sealed the Bobcats’ 14-10 victory over Williams in a NESCAC contest at Weston Field in Williamstown, Mass. It is only the fourth victory for Bates (2-1) over Williams (0-3) in history, but the Bobcats’ third straight. Bates also has a […]
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Bobcat Beat: Cross country teams excel in Minnesota
Both Bates College cross country teams already stood toe-to-toe with the top programs in NCAA Division III before they departed campus for the 50th Roy Griak Invitational this past weekend. The Bobcats further embellished that status in the venerable event at the University of Minnesota. The No. 24 women were runner-up among 29 teams, while […]
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Bobcat Beat: Zeltner’s Gorham run rated best in NESCAC
Out of 243 runners at the University of Southern Maine Invitational, only two women finished ahead of Bates College sophomore Hannah Zeltner. Among NESCAC competitors scattered throughout the northeast that day, Zeltner stood alone. She has been named the league’s performer of the week. Zeltner, of Bedford, N.H., led three Bates runners in the top […]
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Bates football preview: After historic 2012, hopes are high for 2013
Bates College enjoyed its best season in 31 years in 2012, and coach Mark Harriman is proud of that accomplishment. But Harriman is also proud that his players have left last year behind them. With 14 starters back from their 5-3 season, the Bobcats have so much more to look forward to in 2013. “We’ve […]
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College football: Bobcats are safe in Kukesh’s hands
LEWISTON — The safety position in football has one of the least apt titles in all of sports. Sure, the safety serves as the last line of defense, a cutoff device that keeps the offense from scoring. But, at their best, safeties make it a point to be in harm’s way. Having played the position […]