Women's Soccer

Bates 3, UNE 1
The Bobcats, ranked eighth nationally in the latest NSCAA Division III poll, got off to a flying start by defeating the UNE Nor'easters 3-1 on Tuesday in Gorham. Sophomore All-American Kate O'Malley led the way, scoring two goals, one in each half. Senior co-captain Laura Stern had Bates goal late in the second half. Sophomore halfback Kara Bristow assisted O'Malley's first goal and Stern's goal. Junior goalkeeper Susie Arnold had five saves in the victory.

Bates (1-0) ............... 1    2    3
UNE   (1-1) ............... 0    1    1

Scoring
Bates, Kate O'Malley (Kara Bristow assist), 33:33
Bates, O'Malley (unassisted), 57:53
Bates, Laura Stern (Bristow assist), 76:21
UNE, Erin Upton (Melissa Whalley assist), 77:00

Goalkeeping
Bates: Susie Arnold, 5 saves
UNE: Janet Lamy, 15 saves

Field hockey

Bates 3, Simmons 0
The Bobcats opened their season with a strong performance, shutting out the Simmons College Sharks (0-1), 3-0. Senior forward Jesse Klein, last season's top goal scorer for the Bobcats led the way with a pair of goals, while first-year midfielder Abby Lenhart had two assists. First-year forward Carlin Aloe had the other goal, while junior Amanda Schall had an assist. First-year goalie Peggy Ficks, making her first career start, and junior co-captain Wendy Zimmerman combined to make nine saves in the victory.

Simmons (0-1) ............. 0    0    0
Bates   (1-0) ............. 2    1    3

Scoring
Team      Hlf  Time   Player (assists)
Bates      1   22:30  Jesse Klein (Abby Lenhart)
Bates      1   15:31  Carlin Aloe (Lenhart)
Bates      2   29:25  Klein (Amanda Schall)

Goalkeeping

Player (team)             Min    GA   Svs Shots
Peggy Ficks (Bates)        35     0     3     3
Wendy Zimmerman (Bates)    35     0     6     6
Roxy Peters (Simmons)      70     3    12    15