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Sunday

November 18, 2012
5:32 pm

Swimming and diving teams sweep Trinity

The Bates men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams had no trouble outperforming NESCAC rival Trinity College in the Bantams’ home pool on Sunday — the Bates men won the dual meet 177.5-47.5, while the Bates women won by a score of 159-61 at Trinity Natatorium.

Swimming and diving teams sweep Trinity

Saturday

November 17, 2012
10:30 pm

Men’s cross country takes sixth place at NCAAs

Their goal was simple and lofty all at once, and they pulled it off. The Bates men’s cross country team placed sixth at Saturday’s NCAA Division III Championship, up one spot from their seventh-place showing a year ago.

Men’s cross country takes sixth place at NCAAs

Saturday

November 17, 2012
10:29 pm

Women’s cross country finishes 19th at NCAAs

For a team making its first appearance in the NCAA Division III Cross Country Championship for the first time since 1997, 19th place in the nation sounds pretty sweet.

Women’s cross country finishes 19th at NCAAs

Saturday

November 17, 2012
9:56 pm

Men’s swimming and diving tops Wesleyan in opener

The Bates men’s swimming and diving team opened the 2012-13 season with a 117-76 victory in a dual NESCAC match at Wesleyan on Saturday, while the Bates women debuted impressively in a close 91.5-84.5 setback.

Men’s swimming and diving tops Wesleyan in opener

Saturday

November 17, 2012
8:59 pm

Men’s hoops beats Emerson for Bates Tipoff title

The Bates men’s basketball team erased an early deficit of as many as 10 points with a 16-0 run in the first half, and outscored Emerson College 34-25 in the second half for a 66-53 victory in the championship game of the Bates Tipoff Tournament on Saturday.

Men’s hoops beats Emerson for Bates Tipoff title

Friday

November 16, 2012
10:50 pm

Men’s basketball thrashes UMaine-Augusta in opener

The Bates men’s basketball team’s three captains led the way in the 2012-13 season opener, as the Bobcats outscored UMaine-Augusta 46-19 in the second half to turn a 37-24 halftime advantage into an 83-43 rout in Friday night’s second game of the Bates Tipoff Classic in Alumni Gymnasium.

Men’s basketball thrashes UMaine-Augusta in opener

Thursday

November 15, 2012
4:49 pm

Harriman, four Bobcats win All-NESCAC football honors

The Bates football team was saluted on Thursday with five NESCAC postseason honors, including Mark Harriman as NESCAC Co-Coach of the Year. Also honored were Charlie Donahue, Andrew Kukesh, Liam O’Neil and Trevor Smith.

Harriman, four Bobcats win All-NESCAC football honors

Wednesday

November 14, 2012
12:44 pm

Winter athletics start off with a bang this weekend

The fall athletic season isn’t quite over at Bates — both cross country teams compete at the NCAA Division III Championships this Saturday — but the winter athletics season begins in force this weekend.

Winter athletics start off with a bang this weekend

Sunday

November 11, 2012
11:56 am

It’s official: women’s cross country NCAA-bound

The Bates women’s cross country team is going to the NCAA Division III Championships for the third time in program history, and the first since 1997, as announced on Sunday by the NCAA Selection Committee.

It’s official: women’s cross country NCAA-bound

Sunday

November 11, 2012
11:45 am

Men’s cross country picked for second straight NCAAs

The NCAA made it official on Sunday: the Bates men’s cross country team is headed to nationals for a second straight year, following Saturday’s third-place team finish at NCAA Regionals.

Men’s cross country picked for second straight NCAAs

Sunday

November 11, 2012
7:58 am

Brown, Donahue receive ECAC, NESCAC football honors

Following Saturday’s 47-33 triumph over Hamilton, Bates football was recognized with two out of three of the NESCAC’s Player of the Week award winners on Sunday. Gilbert Brown received NESCAC Defensive Player of the Week honors, while Charlie Donahue was named NESCAC Special Teams Player of the Week.

Brown, Donahue receive ECAC, NESCAC football honors

Saturday

November 10, 2012
3:42 pm

Winners to the end: Bates tops Hamilton 47-33

The Bates football team put a final, thrilling stamp on its historic 2012 season, defeating Hamilton 47-33 at Garcelon Field to finish 5-3, the Bobcats’ first winning season since going 6-2 in 1981.

Winners to the end: Bates tops Hamilton 47-33

Saturday

November 10, 2012
3:05 pm

Bound for NCAAs? Women’s XC 4th at New Englands

The No. 25 nationally ranked Bates women’s cross country team may have punched its ticket for its first team appearance at the NCAA Division III Championships since 1997, thanks to the Bobcats’ fourth-place finish out of 51 teams at Saturday’s NCAA New England Regionals at Westfield State.

Bound for NCAAs? Women’s XC 4th at New Englands

Saturday

November 10, 2012
2:46 pm

Men’s XC takes 3rd at New Englands; NCAA’s up next

The No. 11 nationally ranked Bates men’s cross country team likely clinched its second straight trip to the NCAA Division III Championships, with the Bobcats’ third-place showing at the NCAA New England Regional Championships at Westfield State.

Men’s XC takes 3rd at New Englands; NCAA’s up next

Thursday

November 8, 2012
10:03 am

Murphy ’13 repeats as All-NESCAC selection

Bates senior John Murphy has been named to the NESCAC Men’s Soccer All-Conference Team for a second straight year, announced Thursday by the New England Small College Athletic Conference.

Murphy ’13 repeats as All-NESCAC selection

Wednesday

November 7, 2012
11:52 am

Merck named to All-NESCAC Field Hockey Team

Bates junior forward Polly Merck was named Second Team All-NESCAC on Wednesday, as the New England Small College Athletic Conference released its all-conference teams in field hockey.

Merck named to All-NESCAC Field Hockey Team

Saturday

November 3, 2012
3:26 pm

Football beats Bowdoin 14-6, claims CBB title outright

Bates football claimed its first outright Colby-Bates-Bowdoin (CBB) championship since 2002, and rose to 4-3 for the first time since 1982, with a 14-6 victory over Bowdoin on Saturday at Whittier Field.

Football beats Bowdoin 14-6, claims CBB title outright

Saturday

November 3, 2012
3:06 pm

No. 11 men’s cross country takes 2nd at ECACs

Four Bates runners earned All-ECAC honors for finishing among the top 14 out of 287 individuals, as the No. 11 nationally ranked Bobcats claimed second place among 43 teams on Saturday at the ECAC Division III Championships.

No. 11 men’s cross country takes 2nd at ECACs

Saturday

November 3, 2012
3:00 pm

No. 24 women’s cross country takes 8th at ECACs

First-year Isabelle Unger led the way for the No. 24 nationally ranked Bates women’s cross country team, as the team’s second string earned eighth place among 41 teams at the ECAC Division III Championships on Saturday at Mt. Greylock High school.

No. 24 women’s cross country takes 8th at ECACs

Thursday

November 1, 2012
1:48 pm

Game Notes: Bates (3-3) at Bowdoin (1-5)

The annual meeting between Bates and Bowdoin, the 10th-oldest rivalry in college football, always means a great deal to both teams. But this Saturday’s game, set to kick off at 12:30 at Whittier Field in Brunswick, means a little bit more than usual to Bates.

Game Notes: Bates (3-3) at Bowdoin (1-5)

Monday

October 29, 2012
9:34 am

Men’s golf 16th among Division III teams at NEIGA’s

The Bates men’s golf team finished 29th out of 35 teams overall, and 16th among 22 Division III squads, on Sunday at the storm-shortened 78th annual NEIGA Championship.

Men’s golf 16th among Division III teams at NEIGA’s

Saturday

October 27, 2012
10:13 pm

Football pummels Colby for best start since 1982

An unforgiving defense and the quick feet of Shawn Doherty took the Bates football team a long way on Homecoming Saturday. Bates outgained Colby 288-14 on the ground and 412-151 overall en route to a 31-6 win at Garcelon Field,

Football pummels Colby for best start since 1982

Saturday

October 27, 2012
8:36 pm

Women’s XC ties for 4th at NESCACs; best since ’95

The No. 28 nationally ranked Bates women’s cross country team recorded its highest finish since 1995 on Saturday at the NESCAC Championship, tying for fourth place among 11 teams with Tufts.

Women’s XC ties for 4th at NESCACs; best since ’95

Saturday

October 27, 2012
8:32 pm

Men’s cross country settles for 4th place at NESCACs

The No. 4 nationally ranked Bates men’s cross country team produced another strong performance but suffered its first disappointment of the season nonetheless, finishing fourth out of 11 teams at the NESCAC Championships on Saturday at Bowdoin. It is the first meet this season in which Bates hasn’t finished in first place.

Men’s cross country settles for 4th place at NESCACs

Thursday

October 25, 2012
11:11 am

Week 6 Game Notes: Colby (1-4) at Bates (2-3)

Bates football alumnus Jonathan Michaeles ’92 returns to Garcelon Field for the first time as head coach of the Colby football team this Homecoming Saturday, leading the 1-4 Mules against the 2-3 Bobcats.

Week 6 Game Notes: Colby (1-4) at Bates (2-3)

Wednesday

October 24, 2012
9:49 pm

Pyne, volleyball ace test at UMaine-Farmington

Bates attacked at a .222 percentage for the match, led by senior Eliza Pyne’s 13 kills on 23 attacks, and the Bobcats posted a 3-0 win at the University of Maine at Farmington Wednesday night.

Pyne, volleyball ace test at UMaine-Farmington

Monday

October 22, 2012
5:48 pm

Murphy named Player of the Week by NESCAC, ECAC

The NESCAC has named John Murphy its Men’s Soccer Player of the Week, on the heels of the senior captain’s brilliant performance in the Bobcats’ 2-0 week. On Tuesday, Murphy additionally picked up ECAC Division III New England Offensive Player of the Week honors.

Murphy named Player of the Week by NESCAC, ECAC

Sunday

October 21, 2012
10:22 pm

Women’s crew 6th out of 26 at Head of the Charles

The Bates women’s rowing team’s varsity eight placed sixth among 26 boats on Sunday in the Women’s Collegiate Eights division of the 48th Head of the Charles Regatta.

Women’s crew 6th out of 26 at Head of the Charles

Sunday

October 21, 2012
10:17 pm

Men’s rowing 18th in eights, 12th in fours at Head of the Charles

The Bates men’s rowing team’s varsity eight placed 18th among 37 boats on Sunday in the Men’s Collegiate Eights division of the 48th Head of the Charles Regatta.

Men’s rowing 18th in eights, 12th in fours at Head of the Charles

Saturday

October 20, 2012
6:15 pm

Men’s soccer beats Middlebury behind Murphy

The Bates men’s soccer team came away the winner in its third consecutive trip to Middlebury on Saturday, prevailing 2-0 on the strength of excellent defense and another two goals by senior captain John Murphy.

Men’s soccer beats Middlebury behind Murphy