BIDDEFORD, Maine – The Bowdoin College men's soccer team opened its 2024 campaign with a 2-1 victory over the University of New England on Tuesday evening. The Polar Bears (1-0-0) improved to 26-0 all-time against the Nor'easters (1-1-1) with the win.
 
Game Highlights

• Bowdoin dominated from start to finish, holding a 19-3 shot advantage and 10-0 edge in corner kicks.
• The Polar Bears jumped to an early edge as Jack Banks deposited a feed from Ronaldo Cabral in the 13^th minute, capping a sustained possession by Bowdoin.
• The Polar Bears doubled their lead in the 28^th minute when Cabral notched a goal with assists from Mateo Pacelli and Oliver Bruce to make it 2-0.
• Despite their wide shot advantage and control of possession, that would prove to be all of Bowdoin's scoring on the night.
• UNE notched a late penalty kick goal in the 76^th minute but would not take another shot as the Polar Bears held on to win.

By The Numbers

• Bowdoin held a 19-3 shot edge in the contest and 10-0 corner kick advantage.
• Goaltender Alex Ainsworth was not forced to make a save in the win.

Up Next

• The Polar Bears will open NESCAC play on Friday evening when they host Colby at 7:00 p.m. under the lights at Pickard Field.