This Week's Features
Bates Baseball Off to Best Start Since 1950
The Bobcats' baseball team achieves a historic 7-1 start, while women's lacrosse and softball also find early season success.
Bates Women's Basketball Ends Historic Season in Sweet 16
The Bates women's basketball team concludes a record-breaking season with a strong performance in the NCAA tournament's Sweet 16.
All Stories This Week
Klatsky breaks school record in javelin in impressive outdoor debut at Emory
First-year George Klatsky smashed the Bates post-1984 school record in the javelin on Friday, highlighting the two-day Emory Spring Break Classic for the men's outdoor track and field team.
No. 18 Bates Nipped at No. 17 Middlebury in One-Goal Heartbreaker
The Bobcats (6-2, 2-2 NESCAC) opened in command, but the Panthers (4-2, 3-1 NESCAC) flipped the momentum just before halftime and capitalized late to hand Bates its second straight setback after a 6-0 start.
Women's track and field opens outdoor season with impressive performances at Emory
Bates women's track and field opened their outdoor season at the Emory Spring Break Classic on Friday and Saturday, turning in a number of impressive performances.
Baseball secures best start in program history with 7-2 win over Macalester
Bates College has fielded a varsity baseball team every year since 1872. And the Bobcats had never started a season 10-1, until now. Senior John Tully won his fourth straight start, senior Gibby Sullivan went yard, and the Bates baseball team defeated Macalester 7-2 Saturday at the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational.
Bobcats Push No. 1 Middlebury to the Brink in 11–8 Women's Lacrosse Battle
LEWISTON, Maine — Bates went punch-for-punch with the top-ranked team in the nation for 60 minutes Saturday afternoon, rallying within a goal in the fourth quarter before No. 1 Middlebury used a late response to escape Garcelon Field with an 11–8 victory.
Daulerio adds D3hoops.com Second Team All-America to post-season accolades
Bates women's basketball senior captain Elsa Daulerio was named a D3hoops.com Second Team All-American on Saturday, adding to her post-season accolades.
Baseball rolls to 15-7 win over UMaine, Presque Isle
The Bates baseball team struck first and never looked back on their way to a 15-7 win over the University of Maine, Presque Isle Friday afternoon at the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational.
Bates Closes Florida Trip with Sweep of Brockport, Ursinus
KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Bates softball capped its Florida trip in style on Friday, sweeping a doubleheader at the Fortune Road Complex with a 2-1 walk-off win over Brockport followed by a 4-1 victory against Ursinus.
Bates Comes Up Short vs. Wisconsin-Platteville, Endicott in Florida Doubleheader
KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Bates College was unable to break through Thursday in Florida softball action, falling 3-0 to Wisconsin–Platteville before a late rally by Endicott College dealt the Bobcats a 3-2 setback in the nightcap.
Baseball continues historic start to season with 6-3 win over Framingham State
Senior Gibby Sullivan drove in the go-ahead run, sophomore Charlie Bushley tossed a career-high 4.2 innings out of the bullpen, and the Bates baseball team continued their historic start to the season with a 6-3 victory over Framingham State Thursday at the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational.
Elsa Daulerio joins rare company as WBCA All-American
Bates senior captain Elsa Daulerio is just the third Bobcat in program history to be named a WBCA Coaches' All-American, as the Women's Basketball Coaches Association announced their NCAA Division III award winners for the 2025-26 season on Thursday.
Bobcats Roll Past Fredonia, 14-4, for Best Start Since 1950
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Bates wasted no time setting the tone and never looked back Wednesday, rolling to a 14-4 win (8 inn.) over SUNY Fredonia in the opener of a four-game Florida trip. With the victory, the Bobcats improved to 7-1, marking the program's best start to a season since 1950.
Cole De Magistris '24 signs professional contract with CFL's Toronto Argonauts
Former Bates offensive lineman and two-time team captain Cole De Magistris '24 signed a contract this month to play professionally for the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts.
NESCAC Recognizes 141 Bobcats on 2026 Winter All-Academic Team
HADLEY, Mass. -- 141 student-athletes from Bates College's varsity winter teams have received 2026 NESCAC Winter All-Academic honors (up from 118 in 2025), announced Wednesday by the New England Small College Athletic Conference.
Bates Bobcast Episode 408: Reflecting on a season to remember
This week on the Bobcast we're reflecting on the greatest season in Bates women's basketball history. Plus, Cole De Magistris '24 just signed a contract to play for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League and the baseball team is off to their best start since 1974. That's this week, on the Bates Bobcast!
Despite Cool Temps, Bobcats Sizzle in Florida Softball Sweep of Rutgers-Camden, Edgewood
KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Playing in conditions that more resembled those found back on campus, Bates softball found comfort in the home state feel (47 degrees) Tuesday as the Bobcats shined in a two-game sweep of Rutgers-Camden and Edgewood University (Wis.).
Gibby Sullivan recognized for hot start by Maine College Baseball Association
Bates senior outfielder Gibby Sullivan is the MCBSA Baseball Player of the Week, as announced Tuesday by the Maine College Baseball & Softball Association.
Pouye named Second Team All-District by National Association of Basketball Coaches
Bates men's basketball junior forward Babacar Pouye is an NABC second team All-District selection, as announced Tuesday by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.
Six Bobcats Recognized With Selection to NESCAC Winter All-Sportsmanship Team
HADLEY, Mass. -- Six Bates student-athletes have been named to the 2026 NESCAC Winter All-Sportsmanship Team, announced today by the New England Small College Athletic Conference.
Bobcats Drop 5–2 Decision to Manchester Univ. on Day Two of Florida Trip
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Manchester University (Ind.) struck early and added a pair of insurance runs late to defeat the Bates College softball team, 5–2, Monday morning at the Fortune Road Athletic Complex.
50 Years of Bates Softball: The First Coach
A tornado brought Gloria Crosby to Maine in 1975, and in just five years she left an impact at Bates that is still felt today.
Montgomery named New England Women's Basketball Association Coach of the Year
Bates head coach Alison Montgomery is the New England Women's Basketball Association Coach of the Year, as the organization announced its all-region teams and major award winners for the 2025-26 season.
Pouye picks up third team All-Region honors from D3hoops.com
Bates men's basketball junior forward Babacar Pouye is a third team All-Region 1 selection, as announced Monday by D3hoops.com.
Daulerio named D3hoops.com Women's Basketball Region 1 Player of the Year
Bates women's basketball senior captain Elsa Daulerio is the Region 1 Player of the Year, head coach Alison Montgomery is the Coach of the Year, and junior Sarah Hughes joins Daulerio as a first team All-Region selection as D3hoops.com released their All-Region teams on Monday.
Bates Explodes for Nine-Goal First Quarter in 20-7 Victory vs. UMass Dartmouth
LEWISTON, Maine — Fourteen different players scored as the Bates College women's lacrosse team powered past UMass Dartmouth, 20-7, in non-conference action Sunday afternoon at Garcelon Field.
Baseball sweeps Plymouth State for best start to a season in more than 50 years
The Bates baseball team swept Plymouth State in a doubleheader Sunday at Leahey Field, taking game one 3-0 and winning game two 6-2 in the first two home games of the season for the Bobcats. With the wins, Bates baseball (6-1) is off to the program's best start through seven games since 1974.
Bates Opens 2026 Season with Softball Split in Florida
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The Bates softball team opened its 2026 campaign Sunday with a split in Florida, pulling away late for an 8–2 win over Alverno College before dropping a 5–0 decision to UMass Dartmouth.