Bates College's men's lacrosse team, ranked 15th nationally, is set to host the second and third rounds of the NCAA Division III championship tournament this weekend at Garcelon Field. The Bobcats (11-5) earned a bye to the second round and will face SUNY Cortland, who advanced after defeating Western New England 21-5. This marks the third time in program history that Bates has qualified for the NCAA tournament, previously reaching the national quarterfinals in 2017 and the Sweet 16 in 2015. If they win on Friday at 4 p.m., they will host the winner of the Hope vs. Ithaca matchup on Saturday at 7 p.m.
In women's lacrosse, senior midfielder Caroline Keating has been named a second team All-NESCAC selection, becoming the first Bobcat to earn All-NESCAC honors in women’s lacrosse since 2022. Keating, who ranked seventh in the conference in draw controls per game and eighth in ground balls per game, finished her season with 40 points, 106 ground balls, and 211 draw controls. The Bobcats concluded the season with a strong showing, making the NESCAC tournament for the second consecutive year and winning seven games overall.
On the tennis courts, senior captain Theo Sardain and junior Phillippe Kosyagin have repeated as All-NESCAC men's tennis doubles team, earning second team honors for the second straight year. The duo, who played all season at No. 1 doubles, finished with a record of 9-5 and concluded the season on a six-match winning streak. Sardain leaves Bates with 31 career doubles victories, solidifying his legacy as a three-time All-NESCAC selection. The Bobcats reached the NESCAC tournament for the first time since 2023, showcasing their growth in the conference.
Looking ahead, the men's lacrosse team will aim to advance in the NCAA tournament, while the women's soccer program prepares for a new chapter under head coach Jonny Macadam, who has been appointed to lead the team following a successful tenure at Fordham University.