WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – The Williams College men's basketball team used a late rally to down Bowdoin, 66-63, on Saturday afternoon. The Polar Bears fall to 11-10 (1-6 NESCAC) while the Ephs move to 14-7 (3-4 NESCAC).
 
Game Highlights

• Bowdoin connected on 48% from the field in the opening half, sparked by 11 points from Ray Cuevas, and held Williams to just 31% on their way to a 34-24 halftime lead.
• The Polar Bears led by as many as 15 points in the second half, and still led by 14, 54-40, on a three-pointer by Alex Halpern with 10:08 to go.
• Williams answered with a 20-0 run, holding Bowdoin scoreless for a seven minute stretch to take a 60-54 lead with 2:41 remaining.
• Bowdoin could never draw even after that, as the Ephs held on to win.

By The Numbers

• Ray Cuevas finished with a double-double, scoring 17 points with 11 rebounds for Bowdoin.
• Nolan Bessire had ten points, seven boards, and two blocks, while Ben Chilson pitched in ten points and six rebounds.
• Williams rallied thanks to 57% shooting in the second half as Bowdoin cooled off to 35%.

Up Next

• Bowdoin will return home on Friday night in Morrell Gymnasium against Wesleyan at 7:00 p.m.