Box Score WATERVILLE, Maine – The Bowdoin College men's basketball team couldn't overcome a halftime deficit in a 78-65 loss to Colby on Saturday afternoon. The Polar Bears drop to 10-8 (1-4 NESCAC) with the setback while the Mules improve to 9-8 (1-3 NESCAC).
 
Game Highlights

• In a well-played first half, the Mules were able to carry a 41-34 edge into the break thanks to hot shooting from beyond the arc.
• Colby connected on seven first-half three-pointers, and opened up as much as a nine-point lead before Bowdoin closed the gap somewhat before halftime.
• The Mules jumped out on a 13-4 run to open the second half, extending their lead to 18 points with 16 minutes to go.
• That lead proved too large for Bowdoin to overcome, as the Polar Bears drew within five points but could get no closer.

By The Numbers

• Colby's Noah Tyson led all players with 21 points, all coming via seven three-pointers.
• James McGowan led Bowdoin with 18 points and eight rebounds while Afamdi Achufusi ended with 17.
•  The difference proved to be Colby's three-point accuracy as the Mules went 13-29 with Bowdoin going just 4-18 on the day.

Up Next

• Bowdoin will to rebound next Friday as they host Tufts at 7:00 p.m. in Morrell Gymnasium.