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2003 Program Notes
“Bates soccer has a lot to offer the student who wants a program that demands excellence,” says head coach George Purgavie. “This is not a program for an average player. We offer athletes the opportunity to test their abilities against the best Division III teams in New England and against some of the best players in the country.”
In 2003, the Bobcats will have to deal with the loss of seven seniors, including NEISL All-Star and two-time All-NESCAC back Jeff Critchlow '03 (Carlisle, Mass.). But returning to the pitch are two of the top five goalkeepers in the conference - Chris Mansfield '04 (Lincoln, Mass.) and James Kenly '05 (Boxford, Mass.). Mansfield's 0.98 goals against average were third-best in the league while Kenly's 1.20
Top Photo: Anthony Silva '04 |
The men's soccer team upheld its reputation for a stingy defense in the 2002 season, allowing just 16 goals in 14 games. Among the victories in the Bobcats' 6-6-2 season was a 3-0 road win over New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) rival Tufts, the top-ranked team in the region at the time, and a 3-1 win over Wesleyan, ranked 22nd nationally. Bates also gave regular season conference champion Bowdoin a tough game, playing to a double overtime scoreless tie.
ranked fifth. Kenly also ranked fourth in the conference in saves per game (5.22), and Mansfield was sixth (4.71). The defense will be just as strong with the return of back Anthony Silva '04 (Salem, Mass.).