The Bates men's lacrosse team achieved a significant milestone by defeating Amherst, 12-7, in the quarterfinals of the NESCAC Championship Tournament on April 26. This victory marks the Bobcats' first semifinal appearance since 2017. After trailing early, Bates rallied with a strong second quarter, scoring five goals to take a 6-3 lead at halftime. Connor Hartman led the team with four goals, while Riley McClure added three. The Bobcats maintained control in the fourth quarter, outshooting Amherst 48-36 and forcing several turnovers. They will face the winner of the Tufts vs. Williams matchup in the semifinals.
In baseball, Bates celebrated Senior Day with a doubleheader sweep against Lesley on April 26, winning 9-1 and 9-8. Senior John Tully delivered a standout performance in game one, throwing a complete game and striking out eight batters. The Bobcats scored five runs in the sixth inning to secure the first game. In the second game, Bates held on for a narrow victory, improving their record to 19-10. They will host the University of Southern Maine in their final home game of the season on May 1.
The Bates rowing teams faced NCAA Division I MIT on April 26, with the women's second varsity eight claiming victory on the Androscoggin River. Led by sophomore coxswain Shoshana Levy and junior stroke seat Charlotte Comrack, the women's 2V finished in 7:10.4, five seconds ahead of MIT. The men's team finished as runner-up in both races, with the 2V providing the closest competition. These races served as preparation for the upcoming President's Cup Regatta against Bowdoin and Colby on May 1.