BRUNSWICK, Maine – The Bowdoin College men's basketball team used an outstanding defensive performance in the first half and held off a late rally to defeat Maine-Presque Isle on Wednesday evening in Morrell Gymnasium, 65-53.
The Polar Bears improve to 3-0 for the first time since 2017 while the Owls fall to 3-2 on the season.
Game Highlights
- Bowdoin's defense was the story in the first half as the Polar Bears held the Owls to 13% shooting and nine turnovers and just 17 points.
- The Polar Bears never trailed, but UMPI stayed within striking distance until three-pointers from Jaden Hill and Ray Cuevas bookended a 15-2 Bowdoin run that pushed the lead to 26-9 midway through the frame.
- Bowdoin held a 34-17 edge at the break, and pushed the lead to as many as 25 points, 51-26, with 11:48 remaining.
- The Owls mounted a huge comeback, going on a 23-4 run to cut the lead to 55-49 with 5:30 to go.
- A jumper by James McGowan steadied the Polar Bears, however, and Bowdoin was able to push the lead back to double figures where it stayed for the rest of the contest.
By The Numbers
- Ray Cuevas led Bowdoin in scoring for the second straight game, totaling 19 points, five rebounds and a 3-3 effort from three-point range.
- James McGowan finished with 12 points and six boards while Kevin Reeves added ten points, seven rebounds, and three blocks.
- Bowdoin finished at 43% shooting for the game and held UMPI to 30%, including 11% (2-17) from three-point range.
- The Polar Bears also owned a 45-33 edge in the glass overall.
Up Next
- Bowdoin will continue its pre-Thanksgiving homestand on Saturday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. against Emmanuel in Morrell Gymnasium.
