In a news release, NESCAC presidents say that COVID-19 conditions “will need to improve significantly to conduct conference competition this spring.”
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College notebook: Thomas College women’s basketball finds silver lining during pandemic season
After taking a major leap as a program last year, Terriers using season to help acclimate eight freshman players.
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Colby College football program celebrates 20th anniversary of its first and only conference championship
In 2000, the Mules came from out of nowhere to finish a surprising 7-1 and claim the New England Small College Athletic Conference championship.
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Still only one positive COVID-19 case at Bates College
Like its NESCAC sister schools, Bates College has seen a paltry number of positive tests for the deadly coronavirus.
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Some college football programs in state exploring a spring season
The New England Small College Athletic Conference has applied for a waiver from the NCAA, sources say, while others are still mulling options.
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College football: Hamilton blocks Bates' chance at a win
Bates’ Kyle Flaherty runs past Hamilton defenders during Saturday’s season finale. Flaherty, a Litchfield native and former Oak Hill High School standout, ran for 86 yards in his final colllege game. (Theophil Syslo/Bates College) LEWISTON — In the span of less than three minutes, Bates’ season finale spiraled out of control, and all because punter […]
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College football: Bates drops CBB matchup to Bowdoin
BRUNSWICK — Bowdoin hadn’t won a football game in its last 24 tries. All it took was one attempt under the lights at home. The Polar Bears are a perfect 1-0 when they play under the lights at Whittier Field. Saturday’s game against Bates marked the first night game at Bowdoin since renovations to the […]
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College football: Colby beats Bates for first time since 2013
Bates’ Liam Spillane tries to run away from Colby’s Patrick Yale and Don Vivian during Saturday’s game at Garcelon Field in Lewiston. Colby defeated Bates 21-6. (Phyllis Graber Jensen photo) LEWISTON — Colby coach Jack Cosgrove jumped up and down as he congratulated his players after the handshake line following their 21-6 football win over […]
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Men's soccer: Second half defensive lapse costs Bobcats
BRUNSWICK — The end of the season slate for the Bowdoin College men’s soccer team is stacked, with undefeated Connecticut College and Tufts scheduled to visit the Polar Bears to close out the regular NESCAC season. On Wednesday, the Polar Bears hosted NESCAC rival Bates College on Pickard Field, knowing they were not going to […]
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College football: Wesleyan rolls over Bates
LEWISTON — Bates College’s defense broke down on third downs and then Wesleyan pulled away for 44-13 NESCAC football win at Garcelon Field on Saturday. The Cardinals’ first three touchdowns came on third-down plays as they built a 24-6 lead over the Bobcats. “Third down is the hardest down for the offense. For them to […]