BRUNSWICK, Maine – Bowdoin's Lauren Burke scored the game-winning goal with 1:33 remaining in the fourth quarter, lifting the Polar Bears to a Senior Day win on Saturday over Williams, 9-8.
 
The Polar Bears, who rallied from a fourth-quarter deficit, improve to 6-6 (2-6 NESCAC) while the Ephs fall to 6-6 (3-5 NESCAC).
 
Game Highlights

• In a back-and-forth contest through cold and rainy conditions, neither team could take control of the match as goals were exchanged throughout the day.
• Williams took a 3-1 lead out of the gate, but a 3-0 run by Bowdoin, courtesy of goals from Molly Reed, Mara Muse, and Lauren Burke gained the lead for the Polar Bears midway through the second quarter.
• The Ephs got one back before halftime to knot the score at the break, and then used a 3-1 surge late in the third period to take a 7-6 lead heading into the final quarter of play.
• The teams exchanged goals to open the final frame with Williams scoring to take the lead, 8-7, with 12:38 to go.
• Molly Reed took a feed from Grace Harvey and deadlocked the game at 8-8 with 7:43 remaining.
• After the teams traded chances, a pair of late saves by Hannah Rubin kept the contest tied, and Bowdoin owned a sustained possession that took the clock under two minutes to play.
• A Williams foul gave Burke a free position shot with 1:33 to go, and the senior deposited the go-ahead goal.
• Grace Harvey won the ensuing draw control and Bowdoin controlled possession to close out the victory.

By The Numbers

• Lauren Burke led Bowdoin with a three-goal, two-assist effort. Molly Reed also pitched in three goals.
• Grace Harvey led the Polar Bears with five draw controls while Kate Min added four ground balls and two caused turnovers.
• Hannah Rubin finished with five saves for the Polar Bears in the win.
• Bowdoin owned a 24-14 edge in shots and forced 20 Williams turnovers on the day.

Up Next

• Bowdoin will return to action on Sunday afternoon when they host Babson at 1:00 p.m.