Bates women's basketball celebrated a historic week, capturing its second NESCAC championship by defeating Bowdoin 61-56 on March 1. Senior captain Elsa Daulerio earned both NESCAC Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year honors, marking a rare double achievement. Junior Sarah Hughes also received recognition as a first team All-NESCAC selection and was named NESCAC Player of the Week for her standout performances in the tournament. The Bobcats, now 20-6, will face the University of Southern Maine in the first round of the NCAA Division III tournament on Friday at 5:30 p.m. in Gorham, Maine.
On the men's side, junior forward Babacar Pouye has been named first team All-NESCAC, becoming the first Bobcat to achieve this honor since 2017. Averaging 14.5 points and 7.9 rebounds per game, Pouye has been a key player in leading Bates to the NCAA Division III tournament for the first time since the 2014-15 season. The Bobcats, with an 18-8 record, will play Yeshiva on March 6 in Montclair, New Jersey, marking only the second NCAA tournament appearance in program history.
In men's lacrosse, the Bobcats continued their strong start to the season with a decisive 22-6 victory over Emerson on March 3. Fourteen players scored in the match, demonstrating the team's depth and offensive prowess. Junior goalkeeper Andrew Toland was recognized as NESCAC Player of the Week after a standout performance against Wesleyan, where he made 20 saves in a 13-11 upset of the nationally ranked opponent. Bates men's lacrosse now stands at 4-0, showcasing a promising season ahead.
In track and field, the Bates men's team placed seventh at the New England Division III Indoor Championships, with notable performances including Nate Roberts' third-place finish in the 800 meters. Meanwhile, first-year Hannah Pawlowski broke her own school record in the 600 meters, winning the event and highlighting the women's team's efforts as they placed 12th overall in the competition.