BRUNSWICK, Maine – The Bowdoin College women's basketball team ran way from Hamilton in the second half of a 70-46 win on Friday night in Morrell Gymnasium. The Polar Bears improve to 21-2 (8-1 NESCAC) and reclaim sole possession of first place in the conference standings heading into the final day of the regular season.
 
Game Highlights

• Bowdoin came out firing thanks to Maria Belardi, who connected on a trio of early three-pointers as the Polar Bears built a 38-29 lead at the break.
• Hamilton was able to stay within striking distance thanks to an 8-8 performance from the free throw line in the second quarter.
• Bowdoin put the contest away in the third quarter, as a Carly Davey three-pointer pushed the lead to double digits and keyed a 14-0 Polar Bear run.
• The Polar Bears led by as many as 25 in the fourth quarter on their way to the win.

By The Numbers

• Maria Belardi had 15 points and four rebounds with four assists to lead the Polar Bears.
• Sydney Jones flirted with a triple-double, scoring 12 points with 11 rebounds and seven assists.
• Carly Davey, Megan Tan, and Abbie Quinn had nine points apiece.
• Bowdoin owned a 47-33 edge in rebounding, cashed in 15 second chance points, and scored 16 points off turnovers in the win.

Up Next

• Bowdoin will celebrate Senior Day Saturday against Amherst at 3:00 p.m. The Polar Bears can clinch the top seed in the 2024 NESCAC Championship with a victory.