WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – The Bowdoin College football team came up short in its first road test of the 2022 campaign, falling to Williams 24-14 on Saturday afternoon. The Polar Bears and Ephs both stand at 1-1 this season.
 
Game Highlights

• Bowdoin had a pair of early drives start in Williams territory, including on a Koy Price interception midway through the opening quarter, but couldn't get points on the board despite great starting field position.
• Williams took advantage and scored the first points of the game on a 17-yard run by Jack Dickinson, capping an eight-play, 66-yard drive at 3:40 of the opening quarter.
• The Ephs doubled their lead before halftime, marching 54 yards in seven plays to score on a five-yard pass from Dickinson to Will Loffredo with 3:06 remaining in the second quarter, and carried their 14-0 edge into the locker room.
• Bowdoin responded in the third quarter, covering 59 yards in five plays, thanks to a 44-yard pass from Andrew Boel to Brendan King, with Boel cashing in the touchdown with a one-yard plunge at 5:55.
• The Polar Bear defense kept Williams within striking distance, and Bowdoin had two offensive drives to try and tie the contest, but couldn't get the ball past midfield.
• Williams extended their lead on a 40-yard field goal from Ivan Shuran early in the fourth quarter and, after an interception, scored the game-clinching touchdown with 7:51 to go, giving the hosts a 24-7 lead.
• Liam Wholey scored a defensive touchdown, pouncing on a late fumble for Bowdoin to trim the final margin to 24-14.

By The Numbers

• Andre Eden had 65 yards on 21 carries while Andrew Boel went 18-31 for 205 yards passing for the Polar Bears.
• Brendan King led all receivers with five catches for 97 yards on the day.
• Bowdoin's defense was paced by six tackles from Max Jacobs, Drew Ortiz and Aidan Reidy.
• Williams outgained Bowdoin 269-255 and the teams combined for 19 punts in an evenly-matched game.
• Williams was able to make four sacks on the day and hold Bowdoin to 1-13 on third down and 0-2 on fourth down conversions in the contest, proving to be the difference.

Up Next

• Bowdoin will return to action on Saturday at Whittier Field when they host Middlebury at 1:00 p.m.