Chery makes his foul shots to lead the Mustangs to victory; Bates and UMF earn in-state wins; CMCC women win in a nail-biter.
Bates Bobcats
Area college roundup: Bates women win again; UMF teams sweep
The Bobcats win their fourth straight and the UMaine-Farmington men roll to a 53-point win over Northern Vermont-Lyndon.
Friday’s Maine college roundup: Colby rallies to beat Bates in men’s basketball
The Bobcats led by 11 at halftime but couldn’t hold on in a non-conference matchup with their NESCAC rival.
Bates College earns first women’s basketball win over Bowdoin since 2013
Meghan Graff scores 30 points and the Bobcats start fast to take down fourth-ranked Polars Bears. Also, Bates’ Ariana Dalia named NESCAC player of the week.
College notebook: Auburn’s Jillian Richardson is an All-American, and other postseason honors for area athletes
Several athletes with area ties receive postseason recognition for fall sports accomplishments.
Tuesday’s Maine college roundup: Bates women pull away from USM
The Bobcats men’s team later finished the sweep on their home court. The UMaine-Farmington men also picked up an in-state win.
Ariana Dalia’s endless energy and hustle keeps Bates’ engines running
The senior small forward’s defensive and offensive exploits on the court are driving the Bobcats toward a successful season.
Bates’ Stephon Baxter makes for one tough matchup
The junior guard believes defense is the key to the Bobcats’ success this season.
Alex Bessey reaches milestone, but Bates overpowers UMF
Women’s basketball: Former Spruce Mountain and Central Maine Community College standout scores her 1,000th collegiate point and leads Beavers with 21 in loss to the Bobcats.
College notebook: Future looks promising for UMF men’s soccer program
Beavers, who fell just short in NAC championship game, return most of their roster next season. Also, Bates quarterback honored for record-setting performance in first college start, and more.