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Women’s D-III Basketball: Bowdoin is ‘Elite’

by BY ERIC MAXIM / THE TIMES RECORD March 11, 2019November 11, 2019

BRUNSWICK – The Bowdoin women’s basketball team took advantage of its size, depth and athleticism, pulling away from a six-point halftime lead to roll to an 81-50 victory over SUNY New Paltz State in NCAA Division III sectional play in Morrell Gymnasium on Friday night. The win puts Bowdoin in the “Elite 8” for the second […]

Bowdoin Seniors: Graham, Stewart power Polar Bears

by Eric Maxim / The Times Record March 8, 2019November 11, 2019

BRUNSWICK — As the Polar Bears play host to New Paltz State tonight at 7 p.m. in the “Sweet 16” round of the Division III women’s basketball tournament, all four Bowdoin seniors — Taylor Choate, Hannah Graham, Abby Kelly and Cordelia Stewart —prepare to walk on the Morrell Gymnasium floor for the last time this weekend. […]

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‘Sweet 16’ Time: Bowdoin women’s hoops set to host sectionals

by Bob Conn / The Times Record March 8, 2019November 11, 2019

BRUNSWICK — It was 15 years ago when the Bowdoin College women’s basketball team had the opportunity to host an NCAA Division III “Sweet 16” and “Elite 8” regional inside Morrell Gymnasium. The 2003/04 Polar Bears were a team to remember. Coached by Stefanie Pemper, Bowdoin was undefeated and the NESCAC champion when it hosted Salve […]

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South Portland to Bowdoin: Maddie Hasson has grown into role with Polar Bears

by BY BOB CONN / THE TIMES RECORD March 7, 2019November 11, 2019

BRUNSWICK — When Bowdoin College coach Adrienne Shibles met with then South Portland High School’s Maddie Hasson after the 2016 season, the Polar Bear coach knew the soon-to-be Bowdoin student had a “great foundation,” both athletically and academically. Fast-forward three years, and the economics/education major is right on track — on the court and in the […]

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Bowdoin Athletics: Polar Bears roll to men’s lacrosse win

by The Times Record March 6, 2019November 20, 2019

BIDDEFORD — The Bowdoin College men’s lacrosse team used an eight-goal, second-quarter outburst to ease past the University of New England, 19-7, on Tuesday night. The Polar Bears improved to 2-0, while the Nor’easters fell to 1-1. Nick Conway spurred the Polar Bears to an early 3-1 lead, scoring a pair of early goals. Jeff Powers […]

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D-III women’s basketball: Bowdoin uses strong fourth quarter to roll past Smith, 87-78

by Eric Maxim / The Times Record March 4, 2019November 11, 2019

BRUNSWICK – The Bowdoin College women’s basketball team appeared to be on the ropes heading to the final quarter Saturday night, not having a lead since the second and trailing Smith College by eight points. But a 12-0 run to open the frame and a lights out performance from Taylor Choate vaulted the Polar Bears to […]

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Bowdoin Weekend: Polar Bears lax opens with OT win

March 4, 2019November 11, 2019

BRUNSWICK — Cal Fullerton scored the game-winning goal to give the Bowdoin men’s lacrosse team an 8-7 win over Connecticut College in its season-opener on Saturday afternoon at Whittier Field. The Polar Bears (1-0) led for the most of regulation only to see the Camels (0-1) score twice in a one minute span in the fourth […]

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NCAA women: Bowdoin opens tournament with big win

by Eric Maxim / The Times Record March 1, 2019November 11, 2019

BRUNSWICK – The Bowdoin College women’s basketball team shook off any concerns one may have had after suffering its first loss of the season less than a week ago. The host Polar Bears hit their first five shots while taking a 28-9 advantage after one quarter and never looked back, cruising to a 93-73 win over […]

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Feature: Bowdoin College’s Sam Roy taking ownership

by BY BOB CONN / THE TIMES RECORD March 1, 2019November 11, 2019

BRUNSWICK — To see Samantha Roy away from the basketball court, one might not realize how special of a student/athlete from Stafford Springs, Connecticut, she has become. Off the basketball court at Bowdoin College, the junior neuroscience major, with an art minor, recently completed an exceptional project fans can view on YouTube called “Accidental Photographs: Taking […]

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NCAA Tournament: Bowdoin plays host this weekend

by BY ERIC MAXIM / THE TIMES RECORD March 1, 2019November 11, 2019

BRUNSWICK — The first and second round of the 2019 NCAA Division III women’s basketball tournament comes to Morrell Gymnasium beginning this evening for the chance to advance to the Sweet 16 next weekend. Bowdoin earned an at-large bid with a 26-1 record and will play Hunter College (18-9) this evening at 7 p.m. The other first round […]