NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Bowdoin College men's lacrosse team rolled to a 14-4 thumping of Connecticut College on Saturday afternoon, setting up a clash between the nation's top two programs in the regular season finale on Wednesday night with top seed in the NESCAC Tournament on the line.
The Polar Bears (13-0, 9-0), ranked first in the Division III NPI and second in the USILA poll, will play at Tufts (14-0, 9-0), ranked second in the NPI and first by the USILA at 7:00 p.m. in Medford.
Connecticut College falls to 5-8 (1-8 NESCAC) with the loss.
Game Highlights
- Bowdoin put the game away early, piling up a 10-1 halftime advantage and coasting in the second half.
- Hudson Greene sparked a decisive seven-goal run in the second quarter with three straight to cap the opening half.
- The Camels cut the lead to 10-3 late in the third quarter but Troy Ulisney and Casey Ryan both scored in the final six seconds before the break to give the Polar Bears a 12-3 edge and put the contest out of reach.
By The Numbers
- Hudson Greene paced Bowdoin with a career-high six points on four goals and two assists.
- Casey Ryan pitched in two goals and three assists while Chris Berry had four helpers.
- Bowdoin's defense was stellar, led by three caused turnovers and four ground balls from Isaac Abbott. Nico Schermer and Brooks Kitchel each had two caused turnovers and three ground balls.
- Alec Delgado was asked to make only nine saves, allowing just four goals.
Up Next
- Bowdoin and Tufts will play in Medford at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday night with the winner claiming top seed for the 2026 NESCAC Tournament and the loser being the second seed for the championship. The NESCAC Quarterfinals begin on Saturday, April 25.
- The Polar Bears will be looking for their first win over the Jumbos since 2017. Bowdoin is also looking to complete just the second perfect regular season in program history (1989).
