This Week's Features
Bates Basketball Trio Earns All-State Honors as Softball's Albro Shines
Three Bates women's basketball players receive state recognition, while Isabella Albro is named Maine's top pitcher after leading her team to key victories.
Bates Men's Lacrosse Edges Williams in NESCAC Thriller
The No. 19 Bates men's lacrosse team secures a narrow victory over Williams, while other teams face tough challenges this week.
All Stories This Week
Rowing teams open spring season on Charles River
The Bates rowing teams opened the spring season Saturday on the Charles River against the MIT Lightweights and Simmons, battling significant chop as well as their opponents.
Women's track and field shines at Amherst Spring Fling
The Bates women's track and field team competed against a host of regional opponents on Saturday at the Amherst Spring Fling, a non-scoring meet. The Bobcats took on the likes of host Amherst, Brandeis, Bridgewater State, Middlebury, Mount Holyoke, Plattsburgh State, RPI, Tufts, and Wesleyan.
Men's track and field takes on regional competition at Amherst Spring Fling
The Bates men's track and field team competed against a host of regional opponents on Saturday at the Amherst Spring Fling, a non-scoring meet. The Bobcats took on the likes of host Amherst, Brandeis, Bridgewater State, Middlebury, Plattsburgh State, RPI, St. Olaf, Tufts, and Wesleyan.
Bowdoin Sweeps Bates in NESCAC Doubleheader
BRUNSWICK, Maine – The Bates softball team dropped both ends of a NESCAC doubleheader at Bowdoin on Saturday, falling 4–1 in the opener and 12–6 in game two at Pickard Diamond. The Bobcats have now lost six straight contests.
McClure’s 8-Point Day Powers No. 15 Bates Past Hamilton, 17–13
CLINTON, N.Y. -- The No. 15 nationally ranked Bates men's lacrosse team used a six-goal third quarter to break open a back-and-forth game and defeat Hamilton, 17–13, Saturday afternoon in NESCAC action at Steuben Field.
Keating’s Late Free-Position Goal Pushes Bates Past Hamilton, 12–11, on Senior Day
LEWISTON, Maine -- In a wild finish at Garcelon Field, senior Caroline Keating converted a free-position goal with 12 seconds remaining to lift the Bates women's lacrosse team to a 12–11 Senior Day victory over Hamilton on Saturday.
Baseball continues breakthrough season with doubleheader sweep of Bowdoin
The Bates baseball team's remarkable campaign continued Saturday with a doubleheader sweep of Bowdoin, as the Bobcats took game one 2-1 before blowing out the Polar Bears 10-1 in game two at Leahey Field. With the pair of wins, the Bobcats (15-3, 4-2 NESCAC East) completed their first three-game sweep of Bowdoin (9-11, 2-4 NESCAC East) since 2019. It's their third series sweep of the Polar Bears in the past 25 years. Bates returns to action on Wednesday when the Bobcats host Husson at 3 p.m.
Softball Falls Twice at Brandeis in Non-Conference Action
WALTHAM, Mass. – The Bates softball team was swept in a non-conference doubleheader at Brandeis on Friday, falling 6–2 in the opener before dropping a 8–6 decision in game two after leading late.
Baseball opens three-game series against Bowdoin with 5-3 win
Senior John Tully threw six strong innings to earn the win and sophomore Ezra Pate picked up his first collegiate save as the Bates baseball team defeated Bowdoin 5-3 Friday afternoon in NESCAC action.
Wong’s OT Winner Lifts Bates to First NESCAC Victory, 13–12 at Bowdoin
BRUNSWICK, Maine -- The Bates women's lacrosse team erased a late deficit and got an overtime winner from Lauren Wong to secure its first NESCAC victory of the season, a 13–12 triumph at Bowdoin on Wednesday night.
No. 15 Bates Rallies Late, Falls to No. 2 Bowdoin at Home, 13–10
LEWISTON, Maine --The No. 15 nationally ranked Bates men's lacrosse team jumped out to an early lead but could not sustain the momentum, falling 13–10 to No. 2 Bowdoin on Wednesday night at Garcelon Field in NESCAC action.
Baseball's offense explodes in 34-7 win over University of Maine at Farmington
Senior Gibby Sullivan, junior Henry Prince, and senior Andrew Fortunato combined for 20 runs batted in and the Bates baseball team rolled to a 34-7 win over the University of Maine at Farmington Wednesday afternoon. It's the most runs in one game for the Bates baseball team since they scored a program-record 37 runs against Thomas College in 1985.
Bates Bobcast Episode 410: Previewing spring seasons for rowing and men's golf
We're previewing the spring seasons for rowing and men's golf, as they get things started this Saturday. Plus, our Bobcats of the Week come from the diamond, and men's lacrosse picked up a thrilling win over Williams. That's this week, on the Bates Bobcast!
Isabella Albro named Maine Softball Pitcher of the Week
Bates junior Isabella Albro is the Maine Softball Pitcher of the Week after her outstanding performances propelled the Bobcats to a pair of wins, as announced Tuesday by the Maine College Baseball & Softball Association.
Trio of Bobcats honored by Maine Women’s Basketball Coaches Association
A trio of Bobcats have been recognized for their performances this year by the Maine Women's Basketball Coaches Association. Senior captain Elsa Daulerio is first team All-State for the third straight season, junior Sarah Hughes is second team All-State, and first-year Claire Gaetani is an All-Rookie team selection.