The Bates College men's lacrosse team continues its impressive season, improving to 6-0 after a commanding 17-6 victory over Wheaton College on March 8. The Bobcats, ranked No. 20, started strong, scoring seven goals in the first quarter. Henry McCann and Gray Doyle set the tone early, scoring within the first minute. The win marks the best start for Bates since 2017, when they opened 14-0. Earlier in the week, Bates defeated Trinity College, 14-8, with standout performances from Connor Hartman and Riley McClure, each netting five goals. Andrew Toland's 20 saves in goal were crucial in maintaining the Bobcats' unbeaten record.
In women's lacrosse, Bates faced a tough week, falling to No. 21 Trinity College, 9-5, on March 7. The Bobcats struggled to find their rhythm early, trailing 4-1 at halftime. Despite a late push, they could not overcome Trinity's lead. However, Bates rebounded impressively with a dominating 20-3 win against Saint Joseph's College on March 5, where ten players scored, including four goals each from Samantha Collins and Lauren Wong.
The Bates men's track and field team also made headlines, as their Distance Medley Relay team qualified for the NCAA Division III Indoor Championships after clocking a time of 9:53.43 at the Tufts Final Qualifier on March 8. This performance ranks as the third-fastest in program history. Meanwhile, the women's track team concluded their indoor season at the same meet, with Alannah Ardrey matching her season-best in the triple jump and Hannah Pawlowski finishing fourth in the 800 meters. Both teams showcased strong individual performances as they look forward to the outdoor season ahead.