BRUNSWICK, Maine - The Bowdoin College women's volleyball team cruised to a pair of 3-0 sweeps on Saturday, defeating Bates in a NESCAC match and Emerson in a non-conference game in Morrell Gymnasium.

The win over Bates officially clinches a NESCAC Tournament bid for the Polar Bears, who move to 12-5 (5-4 NESCAC) with the pair of victories.

Bates Match - Highlights

• The Bobcats didn't challenge the Polar Bears, as Bowdoin cruised to the win by set scores of 25-15, 25-20, 25-15
• Caroline Flaharty led the way with 13 kills and eight digs for the Polar Bears, while Sydney Salle added a dozen and Erika Sklaver posted 11
• Katie Doherty racked up 22 digs while Albright had 16.  Doherty also had three service aces
• Quincy Leech recorded six kills and 39 assists in the victory

Emerson Match - Highlights

• Bowdoin wasted little time dispatching Emerson by scores of 25-17, 25-15, 25-18
• Flaharty again led the Bowdoin attack with 14 kills while making 14 digs
• Sklaver added 12 kills in the victory while Quincy Leech dished 41 assists
• Syndey Salle had four blocks and Katie Doherty collected 22 digs to lead the Polar Bear defense

Up Next

• Bowdoin will return to action next weekend in St. Louis, Mo., as they travel to play in a highly-competitive tournament at Washington University. The Polar Bears open against Texas-Dallas at 5:00 p.m. on Friday