BRUNSWICK, Maine – The Wesleyan University men's basketball team shot 62% from the field in a 101-65 win over Bowdoin on Sunday afternoon. The Polar Bears fall to 11-12 (3-8 NESCAC) while the Cardinals move to 21-3 (9-1 NESCAC). The complete NESCAC Tournament field will be announced on Monday.
 
Game Highlights

• Bowdoin was able to stay within striking distance of the Cardinals through the first ten minutes, trailing just 18-13 with 11:30 to go in the period, 18-13.
• Wesleyan rolled off an 11-2 run to push the lead to double digits and carried a 45-31 lead into halftime.
• The Cardinals then rolled off a 56-point second half to put the contest out of reach, shooting 65% from the field (21-32) over the final twenty minutes.

By The Numbers

• Michael Simonds led Bowdoin with 18 points in the loss while Xander Werkman had 10 points and eight rebounds.
• Sam Peek led five Wesleyan players in double figures with 24.
• The Cardinals shot a scalding 62% for the game while Bowdoin connected on 45%.
• Wesleyan also scored 22 points off 19 Bowdoin turnovers.

Up Next

• Bowdoin will learn its seeding for the NESCAC Championship Tournament when the field is announced on Monday.