LEWISTON — Bowdoin junior Sam Carlin contributed more than his fair share to the six-game winning streak the Polar Bears took into Wednesday night’s NESCAC men’s lacrosse showdown with Bates by dominating faceoffs and ground balls. Carlin not only maintained his stranglehold on possession against the resilient Bobcats at Garcelon Field, he also added clutch […]
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Women's Lacrosse: Continentals drift past Bobcats
Hamilton’s Kara Pooley, right, fires a shot over the stick of Bates goalie Eliza Statile for one of her first-half goals during Saturday afternoon’s women’s lacrosse game at Garcelon Field on the campus of Bates College in Lewiston. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) LEWISTON — No. 24 Bates College entered the NCAA Division III coach’s poll for […]
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Bowdoin edges Bates in NESCAC baseball showdown
WATERVILLE — Bowdoin College coach Mike Connolly got the start he was looking for, both from his team and his starting pitcher. Max Vogel-Freedman survived a 32-pitch opening frame, throwing six solid innings in the Polar Bears’ 3-1 NESCAC win over rival Bates at Colby College on Friday. The three-game series, which continues Saturday at […]
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Men's Lacrosse: Ephs dominate second half to double-up Bobcats
Bates College attack Clarke Jones, left, tries to get by Williams College defender Cameron Brown during their game Saturday on Garcelon Field at Bates College in Lewiston. (Justin Pelletier/Sun Journal) LEWISTON — The national acclaim Bates garnered for Tuesday’s highlight goal against Keene State didn’t impress NESCAC rival Williams. The Ephs will even argue it provide […]
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Women's lacrosse: Bates College too possessive for Roger Williams
Roger Williams goalie Lydia Nelson has no chance to make a save as Bates’ Allison Dewey slips through the defense and fires a shot into the back of the net for a first-half goal during Thursday’s game in Lewiston. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) LEWISTON — With its offense scuffling the last couple of games and the […]
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Bobcat Beat: Bates swimming well at Division III championships
The Bates College swimming and diving program had a successful start to the NCAA Division III championships at the IUPUI Natatorium in Indianapolis. The women’s 200-yard medley relay team placed 10th Wednesday, and the men’s 200 medley relay placed 12th. The swimmers involved in those relays all earn Honorable Mention All-America status. Janika Ho (backstroke), […]
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Bates College lacrosse scores the top play on ESPN’s SportsCenter
LEWISTON — Most major North American sports — and many so-called minor sports — have found their way onto the ubiquitous “Top 10” on ESPN’s legacy show, SportsCenter. For many small-market and youth sports teams, it’s a thrill just to be mentioned for consideration, and cracking the Top 10 at all is cause for […]
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Men’s Lacrosse: Chlastawa, Bobcats overwhelm Owls
[UPDATE: Bates College lacrosse scores the top play on ESPN’s SportsCenter] LEWISTON — Bates sophomore attack Matt Chlastawa may be putting up some eye-popping goal totals this season, but his assists can be quite astounding, too. Chlastawa tallied seven goals and three assists and the Bobcats’ defense held Keene State to a season-low in goals in […]
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College roundup: Bates women's lacrosse falls to Wesleyan; UMaine hockey eliminated
LEWISTON — Julia Gretsky scored twice in the final 11 minutes to help nationally ranked Wesleyan University hold off Bates College 9-7 in NESCAC women’s lacrosse at Garcelon Field on Saturday. The Cardinals and Bobcats were tied 6-6 with 11 minutes to play. Gretsky had three goals overall for Wesleyan (3-0, 2-0 NESCAC), which entered […]
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Bates men's, women's lacrosse teams earn wins
LEWISTON — The Bates College men’s lacrosse team won its home opener on Wednesday, defeating Babson 18-9. Fourteenth-ranked Bates (1-1) was led by Clarke Jones, who had five goals. Babson scored first, but Jones’ first goal sparked a 9-0 run to begin the game. Eli Cooper was pivotal for Bates, winning 18-22 faceoffs and tallying […]