Latest News: December 2008

Women's basketball cruises past visiting Wentworth, 75-49
 Dec. 4 - Twelve players scored for the Bobcats, led by Val Beckwith with 20 points, Maggie DePoy with a career-high 17 and Amanda Gifford with a career-high 10. Read more...

Women's basketball wins 79-64 at Husson
 Dec. 2 - Propelled by a season-high 25 points from Val Beckwith, the Bates women's basketball team rolled past Husson University 79-64 on Tuesday night. Read more...

Men's basketball holds host Terriers at bay, 84-80
 Dec. 2 - Brian Ellis scored 23 points to lead the Bobcats, who shot their highest field goal percentage in nearly two years. Read more...

Men's Track and Field Preview: Team will rely on depth, quality
 Dec. 1 - The 2008 Bates men’s track and field team is expected to field the largest roster in team history this season. Read more...

Volleyball Season Recap: Bobcats make great strides in 2008
 Dec. 1 - A nice mix of veterans and rookies made for a 2008 season of great strides for the Bates College volleyball team. Read more...

Football Season Recap: Strong finish builds momentum for next year
 Nov. 26 - The 2008 Bates football team won two out of its last three games in exciting fashion to finish the season strong. Read more...

Women's Cross Country Recap: Bobcats improve, gain experience
 Nov. 26 - The 2008 Bates women’s cross country team had another successful year, improving upon many of their key meet results from last season. Read more...

Men's basketball puts away USM in second half, 66-45
 Nov. 25 - The Bates College men's basketball team turned around a 30-24 halftime deficit to defeat the University of Southern Maine 66-45 in a non-league contest Tuesday night at Alumni Gymnasium. Read more...

Southern Maine hands women's hoops team its first loss, 67-57
 Nov. 25 - Val Beckwith scored 14 points and Kellie Goodridge added 9 points and 7 rebounds, but the University of Southern Maine prevailed in a battle of undefeated teams Tuesday night at Alumni Gym. Read more...

Beckwith named NESCAC Co-Player of the Week
 Nov. 24 - Bates senior Val Beckwith was named NESCAC Women's Basketball Co-Player of the Week, the New England Small College Athletic Conference announced on Monday. Read more...

Men's Cross Country Recap: Infusion of new talent bodes well
 Nov. 24 - The emergence of talented newcomers and improved runners throughout the Bates men's cross country team lay the groundwork for a promising 2009 season. Read more...

Women's Squash Preview: Team strives to break into the top ten nationally
 Nov. 24 - Last year’s team finished the season ranked 12th in the country. The 2009 squad and new coach Pat Cosquer '97 are setting their sights on a top ten finish this season. Read more...



Wilson helped to spur the men's basketball team's big second half, which resulted in a come-from-behind, 66-45 victory over Southern Maine.read more...
Beckwith has led the women's basketball team in scoring in each of its first three games, including last week's matchup against Southern Maine.read more...