HARTFORD, Conn. – The Bowdoin College men's basketball team wrapped up its conference schedule with an 82-54 setback to Trinity on Saturday afternoon. The loss drops the Polar Bears to 15-9 (5-5 NESCAC) while the Bantams improve to 22-2 (8-2 NESCAC). Bowdoin has earned a berth in the 2026 NESCAC Men's Basketball Tournament, with pairings to be announced following the completion of league play on Sunday afternoon.
 
Game Highlights

• Bowdoin was able to hang with the defending national champs in the first half, as they shot 40% and held the Bantams to 39% in the opening twenty minutes.
• Five first-half three-pointers gave Trinity a 37-29 lead at halftime.
• The Bantams locked down Bowdoin in the second half, holding the Polar Bears to 8-28 from the field while knocking down 50% of their tries to slowly pull away for the win.

By The Numbers

• Ray Cuevas finished with a game-high 21 points and six rebounds to lead Bowdoin.
• Mason Dawkins was Bowdoin's second leading scorer with nine points.
• Bowdoin finished at 34% shooting in the contest and Trinity was able to score 19 points off Polar Bear turnovers.

Up Next

• Bowdoin, whose five wins in conference play were their most since 2015, will be making their first NESCAC Tournament appearance since 2022. Opponent and game time will be announced on Sunday afternoon.