BRUNSWICK, Maine – The Colby College men's basketball team rallied from a five-point deficit with 12 minutes to go to stay unbeaten in a 81-67 victory at Bowdoin on Saturday.
The fifth-ranked Mules move to 17-0 (5-0 NESCAC) on the season while the Polar Bears fall to 5-11 (1-4 NESCAC).
Game Highlights
- The teams traded blows in the opening half with neither squad taking more than a five point lead throughout.
- The Mules, who got 14 points apiece from Alex Dorion and Sam Jefferson in the first twenty minutes, carried a late five-point lead but a rebound and buzzer-beating dunk by Bowdoin's Sam Grad cut the Colby lead to 36-33 at intermission.
- Bowdoin came out of the gate quickly in the second half and regained the lead, using a 9-0 surge at one point to take a 44-41 edge with 16 minutes remaining.
- The Polar Bears extended their lead to five points, 50-45, following a David Reynolds jumper with 12:56 to go, but couldn't push the lead any further on their next two possesions.
- Moments later, Colby took advantage with a decisive 16-0 run, going from a 53-50 deficit to 66-53 lead in just a three-minute span, sparked by a pair of Jefferson three-pointers.
- The Mules would extend their lead to as many as 16 points in the closing moments as they pulled away for the win.
By The Numbers
- Bowdoin was led by 22 points from David Reynolds in the loss while Sam Grad had 12 points, seven boards and four assists.
- Stephen Ferraro pitched in 10 points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals for the Polar Bears.
- Sam Jefferson paced Colby with 24 points, including six three-pointers.
- Colby shot 45% from the field and 35% from three-point range, but were able to take advantage of 17 Bowdoin turnovers as the Polar Bears connected on just 40% in the loss.
Up Next
- Bowdoin will return to action on Tuesday evening as they play at Pine Manor at 7:00 p.m.
