LEWISTON — Bates scored with under two minutes remaining in regulation to force a 1-1 tie with Bowdoin in men’s college soccer action on Wednesday evening at Garcelon Field.
The Polar Bears moved to 2-1-2 (0-1-2 NESCAC) with the deadlock, while the Bobcats now stand at 3-1-1 (1-1-1 NESCAC).
Bowdoin scored in the 23rd minute as Julian Juantorena redirected a shot by Dylan Reid, after a Bates foul gave Bowdoin’s Harry Cooper a free kick from 35 yards in front of the Bates goal. His long ball resulted in a scramble in front that came to Reid, who rifled a shot that Juantorena put home to give the Polar Bears the lead.
Bowdoin seemed ready to go ahead 2-0 in the 71st minute when a turnover in Bates’ defensive third resulted in Charlie Ward’s shot against Bates netminder David Goodstein. But the netminder deflected the ball away to Jason Oliver, whose follow shot was sent back to Goodstein for a second save in a matter of moments.
Bates evened the game during a late assault on the Bowdoin goal. After a series of passes, Myles Guerrier tapped a feed to Jacob Iwowo, who one-timed a solid left-footed volley into the right side of the net, where Bowdoin keeper Michael Webber had no chance to put a hand on it.
Bowdoin outshot Bates, 5-1, over two overtime periods, but none were on target.
Michael Webber made seven saves in his collegiate debut for the Polar Bears, while Goodstein made five saves for Bates.
Bowdoin returns home to Pickard Field to face Wesleyan in another key NESCAC match on Saturday at 11 a.m.
Women’s soccer
BABSON PARK, Mass. – The Polar Bears suffered a 1-0 setback despite a pair of penalty-kick opportunities on Wednesday afternoon at Babson.
The Polar Bears fell to 0-3-1, while the Beavers improved to 3-2.
Morgan Fedosiewich made a sprawling save to push Shannon Gallagher’s penalty kick over the crossbar in the 25th minute to keep the game scoreless. Morgen Gallagher missed wide with a bid in the 51st minute from the corner of the box.
Fifteen minutes into the second half, Babson broke through. Kate Ryan scored off a rebound at the back post for a shot off the crossbar to go ahead 1-0.
Bowdoin held a 14-10 shot advantage. Both teams took four corner kicks. Penny Rocchio made five stops for Bowdoin.
Bowdoin returns to conference action with a noon start at home against Wesleyan.
Field hockey
FARMINGDALE — Avery Baker’s goal late in the opening half was enough as Hall-Dale (1-5) held on for a 1-0 Mountain Valley Conference over visiting Lisbon.
Baker scored with 4:30 remaining until halftime, with Moira O’Connor providing an assist.
Kelsey Cormier turned away seven Lisbon (1-4) shots for the Bulldogs, while Greyhound netminder Becky Budesheim had six stops.
Lisbon hosts Boothbay on Friday at 4 p.m.
Boys soccer
YARMOUTH — Cole Alexander scored the game-winning goal early in the second half to lift Richmond to a 2-0 win over North Yarmouth Academy in Class D South action.
Alexander finished off a pass from Andrew Vachon for a 1-0 Bobcat (3-0) lead.
With 13:07 remaining, Justin Vachon scored off a corner kick from Ben Gardner.
Kyle Tilton turned away three shots for the shutout, while Saul Alexandradic had six saves for the Panthers (1-3-1).
“We are still trying to find who we are, but the kids so far are playing and working well,” said Richmond coach Peter Gardner, whose Bobcats host Vinalhaven/North Haven on Saturday at noon. “Playing NYA is a different level than in the East-West Conference. Plus, we had to handle their new turf field, and I thought the kids handled it well.”
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