MEDFORD, Mass. – The Bowdoin College men's lacrosse team couldn't overcome an early deficit, dropping their first game of the season in a 23-15 setback at Tufts on Wednesday night. The win gives the ninth-ranked Jumbos (14-1, 9-1 NESCAC) the top seed for the upcoming NESCAC Tournament. Seventh-ranked Bowdoin (14-1, 9-1 NESCAC) sees its school-record 14-match winning streak come to an end and will be the second seed, hosting Hamilton in the quarterfinals Saturday at Whittier Field.
Match Highlights
- The Jumbos came out firing, opening up an 8-2 lead just minutes into the second quarter and extending their advantage to 11-3 midway through the frame.
- Bowdoin was able to steady themselves and rally somewhat before halftime, cutting the lead to six goals, 13-7, at the break.
- Tufts answered every Polar Bear rally in the second half, keeping the visitors at bay.
- Bowdoin got as close as four goals, 16-12, at the end of the third, but Tufts put the game out of reach with a 3-1 surge to start the final quarter en route to the win.
By The Numbers
- Donal Mullane led Bowdoin with five goals and four assists on the day while Jason Lach had four goals.
- Robert Hobbs made 19 saves in goal for the Polar Bears, who were out-shot 70-41.
- The Polar Bears converted 3-4 with the man-up on the day, but were doomed by 22 turnovers, including several in the early going which led to the early deficit.
Up Next
- Bowdoin will host Hamilton in the NESCAC Quarterfinals on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Whittier Field.
