NESCAC Championships
A late-season push by the men’s soccer team resulted in a 2-2 tie in the regular season finale against Tufts on Tuesday, clinching the final playoff spot in the conference tournament for the Polar Bears. Bowdoin makes a return trip to Medford, Mass., on Saturday for a NESCAC quarterfinal rematch with the Jumbos, at 1:30 p.m. The Bowdoin cross-country team is set to host the NESCAC Championship meet on Saturday for the first time since 2012. The women’s meet is set for 11:00 a.m. with the men to follow at noon. Complete information can be found at the championship webpage.
Sailing Duo Qualifies for Nationals
For the first time in program history, Bowdoin has qualified two sailors for the Intercollegiate Sailing Association’s Singlehanded Nationals. Sophomores Michelangelo Vecchio and Rebecca Schill earned at-large selections to compete on the national stage in Saint Petersburg, Florida, November 9–10. Vecchio is the first Bowdoin sailor ever to qualify for the Open Singlehanded Nationals, while Schill becomes the second Polar Bear to qualify for the Women's Singlehanded Nationals. The full announcement can be found here.
CBB Chase Begins Saturday at Bates
The Bowdoin football team will begin defense of its CBB (Colby-Bates-Bowdoin) title on Saturday when they head to Bates to take on the Bobcats in the 126th meeting between the long-standing rivals, dating back to 1889. Bowdoin earned the CBB crown last fall and will look to repeat for the first time since winning three straight between 2006 and 2008. Fans can watch the game live on the Northeast Sports Network or on radio locally and online at WCME 99.5 FM/900 AM.
Winter Sports Schedules
Practices are already underway for Bowdoin winter sports teams, with contests beginning Friday, November 14. Full winter sports schedules, as well as a composite calendar, can be found at GoUBears.com.
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