The Bowdoin College men's lacrosse team concluded its season with a hard-fought 18-14 loss to Tufts in the NESCAC Championship on May 3. Despite a valiant effort that saw the Polar Bears outscore the Jumbos 6-2 in the fourth quarter, they could not overcome a significant deficit built by Tufts in the second and third quarters. Bowdoin, which finished the season with a 16-1 record, had previously secured its spot in the championship by defeating Hamilton 17-11 in the semifinals. The Polar Bears will likely receive an at-large bid to the NCAA Championship, with the bracket announcement expected soon.
In men's tennis, Bowdoin also faced Tufts in the NESCAC Championship on May 3, finishing as runners-up for the second consecutive year after a 4-1 defeat. The Polar Bears, who ended their season with a 17-4 record, had advanced to the final following a comeback victory against Middlebury in the semifinals. They are anticipated to receive an NCAA Tournament at-large selection as well. Meanwhile, the women's tennis team made history by reaching the NESCAC Championship final for the first time, but fell to Wesleyan 4-0 on May 3. The Polar Bears had previously shut out Hamilton in the quarterfinals and are also expected to earn an NCAA bid.
The Bowdoin softball team wrapped up its regular season with a split against Colby on May 2, losing the first game 8-7 on a walk-off home run before bouncing back to win the second game 6-3. The Polar Bears finished the season with a 20-14 record and will await their postseason fate as NCAA selections are announced.
In baseball, Bowdoin's season came to an end after losing a three-game NESCAC quarterfinal series to Middlebury. The Polar Bears won the first game 8-5, highlighted by Will Logue's three-run homer, but fell 16-10 in a dramatic game two and lost the deciding game three. Bowdoin concluded its season with a 16-21 record.
On the track, Bowdoin's men's 4x100 relay team captured the regional title at the New England Division III Championships, contributing to a successful weekend for the track and field teams. The Polar Bears earned several All-New England honors, showcasing their competitive depth as they prepare for the upcoming NCAA Championships.
Finally, the Bowdoin women's golf team opened play at the NESCAC Championship on May 1, looking to improve on last year's runner-up finish. The competition is set to conclude on May 3, with the Polar Bears aiming for their first conference title in program history.