As the fall sports season gets under way, many Bates teams have already played several games even though classes have only been in session for three weeks. Bates Men’s and Women’s tennis are no exception, and this year both teams have already achieved something by bringing in six men and six women to the team […]
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Women’s Soccer Coach Vari Brings Decade of Experience to Bates
“It’s been a whirlwind”, said Women’s Soccer Head Coach Joe Vari, describing his transition from The University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington to Bates College. “You have to learn faces, names, players…when you go to away games, you don’t even know where the locker rooms are.” Although Vari is getting used to the new […]
Hard Work Pays Off: New Emphasis on Student Workers in Athletics
On-campus jobs are some of the best ways to get involved in the community at Bates, while also making a quick buck on the side. In fact, Bates is well known for being very generous with their financial aid giving – about half of the student body receives financial aid from the school. With that […]
Bates Wins College Cup at Dempsey Challenge, Raises $21,916
Sixty-nine Bates athletes and one staff member raised a combined $21,916 for the 2019 Dempsey Challenge, winning the College Cup. The Dempsey Challenge is an annual fundraising event that supports the Dempsey Center. Founded by Lewiston-native Patrick Dempsey, this organization assists cancer patients and their families at no charge, providing wellness, counciling, and family services. […]
Cross Country Spotlight: Jillian Richardson ’23
Jillian Richardson, a freshman at Bates from Auburn Maine, placed eighth overall and first for the Bates Cross Country team at the Bates Invitational at Pineland on September 14th, against Middlebury and Tufts. Prior to Bates, Richardson ran for Edward Little in high school, placing 15th at New-Englands, and earning All-New England honors. She started […]
Athletic Facilities See Significant Summer Updates
This summer, numerous athletic facilities finally received much-needed upgrades, updates, or complete replacement. While many other facets of Bates such as student living and academic buildings have seen upgrades or new infrastructure, athletics has lagged a bit behind. However, athletic director Jason Fein and senior associate director of athletics Celine Cunningham were proactive this past […]
Football Spotlight: Mohamed Diawara
“Football is a way out. There is a lot of violence in Philadelphia. To stay out of trouble, city kids either play football or basketball. I chose football,” said freshman and Bates football wide receiver Mohamed Diawara ’23. Diawara was inspired to play football because of his older brothers and from watching the Philadelphia Eagles. […]
Volleyball Starts Hot, Looks to Carry Momentum
The Bates Volleyball team is off to a blazing hot 7-0 start to the season in which they have only dropped a single set. The Bobcats started the year off at the Husson Invitational, sweeping double-headers on Friday against Husson and St. Joe’s and Saturday against Plattsburgh and Curry, heading back to Lewiston unblemished. They […]
Bates Football Falls to Amherst, but Demonstrates Promising Growth
Founding Father and lover of kites Benjamin Franklin once famously said, “In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes.” Although Mr. Franklin died in 1790, I am sure if he were walking the earth today, he would’ve added “Bates College Football losing to Amherst” to the list. The Bobcats’ promising first-half flash of […]
Protti ’22 Named NESCAC Player of the Week, First Men’s Soccer Player Since 2012
Following his stellar two-goal performance in a 3-1 victory against Hamilton on September 7th, Luke Protti ’22 was named NESCAC Men’s Soccer Player of the Week. This game was just Protti’s fifth appearance for the Bobcats in his still young career, with his three shots being the first three of his career for Bates. While […]