The Bates Bobcast

It's an action-packed episode of the Bobcast, with basketball season recaps, lacrosse season previews and a celebration of the swimming and diving teams' outstanding performances at the NESCAC Championships. Join us as we recap the past two weeks in Bates athletics! Interviews this episode: 1:02 -- Gabby Smart '23, Women's Swimming and Diving (Female Bobcat of the Week and NESCAC Rookie of the Yea...

This week we’re recapping an amazing Maine State Meet that saw the women’s and the men’s track and field teams tie Bowdoin for first place, in the exact same way. Plus, women’s basketball is on a roll, the skiing teams hosted the Bates Carnival and it’s time to preview the baseball season. All that and more, coming up, on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode: 1:13 -- Elise Lambert '22, Women...

On this week's episode, we chat with softball senior Kirsten Pelletier about Saturday's free sports clinic being hosted at Bates for National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Plus, the skiing teams host the Bates Carnival this weekend and swimming and diving prevailed at the WPI Invitational. All that and more, on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode: 0:53 -- Billy Lahart '21, Men's Basketball...

On this week's episode of the Bobcast, we’re celebrating an undefeated week for the squash teams! Plus, the track and field program introduced "The Peter and Lois Doran Award for Track and Field Excellence." Hear from the long-time supporters of Bates athletics on what track and field means to them. And the skiing teams continued their strong start to the season. All that and more... Interviews th...

First-year Omar Sarr has been a difference-maker this year for the Bates men's basketball team. The swimming and diving teams made their Senior Meet one to remember, and the skiing teams are off to terrific starts. All that and more, on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode: 1:16 -- Omar Sarr '23, Men's Basketball (Male Bobcat of the Week). 7:48 -- Hannah West '21, Alpine Skiing (Female Bobca...

We've got it all covered on the latest Bates Bobcast! From alpine and Nordic skiing previews to exceptional performances in the pool, on the track, and on the courts: both basketball and squash. Don't miss a minute of the latest episode of the only podcast dedicated to telling the stories of Bates College student-athletes and coaches! Interviews and highlights this episode: 0:58 -- Kody Greenhalgh...

This week we’re starting the new year on the right track, with a women’s and men’s indoor track and field preview! Plus, men’s basketball senior Jeff Spellman scored his 1,000th career point over the break and the swimming and diving teams won six races in their dual meet at Dartmouth. All that and more, on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode: 1:00 -- Melanie Binkhorst '20, Women's Basketba...

On the final Bates Bobcast of 2019, we introduce you to new Bobcat squash head coach Rei Hergeth. Plus, the basketball teams had a big week, with the women's team winning an overtime thriller over Colby and the men's team defeating Bowdoin on the road. All that and more... Interviews this episode: 2:03 -- Meghan Graff '22, Women's Basketball (Maine Co-Player of the Week and Female Bobcat of the We...

As finals draw near, winter sports are just getting underway. The men's basketball team is 3-1. The women's basketball team is 2-3. And the swimming and diving teams look to defend their respective state titles this weekend. Get the inside scoop from the student-athletes themselves on the latest Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode: 0:37 -- Kody Greenhalgh '20, Men's Basketball (Male Bobcat of t...

First-year Jill Richardson led the Bates women's cross country team to a program-best 14th place showing at the NCAA Championships. Plus, we chat with a pair of swimmers who helped the Bobcats sweep Wesleyan and Trinity. All that and more, on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode: 0:40 -- Jill Richardson '23, Women's Cross Country (Female Bobcat of the Week). 6:34 -- Tucker Barber '21, Men's...

On this week's episode, we're celebrating both cross country teams qualifying for the NCAA Championships for the second straight year! Plus we’re previewing the men’s basketball and swimming and diving seasons. All that and more, on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode: 1:26 -- Jordan Wilson '23 and Henry Raff '22, Women's and Men's Cross Country (Bobcats of the Week). 12:10 -- Jon Furbush '...

The Bates football team pulled off its biggest come-from-behind victory since 1969 when the Bobcats rallied from 21 points down to defeat Hamilton 26-21 on Saturday. Plus, it's time to preview the squash and women's basketball seasons. All that and more, on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode: 2:07 -- Malik Hall, Head Coach, Football. 18:10 -- Wide Receiver Sean Bryant '22, Football (Bobcat...

On Senior Night, the Bates football team shined under the lights in a 30-5 win over Bowdoin at Garcelon Field. Meet the senior offensive linemen who helped lead the Bobcats to victory. Plus, the cross country teams impressed at the NESCAC Championships. All that and more, on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode: 1:41 -- Malik Hall, Head Coach, Football. 17:55 -- Matt Flanagan '20, Jack O'Bri...

On this week's episode, we’re chatting with Director of Athletics Jason Fein about the ‘Cats Carnival, a special event taking place outside Garcelon Field this Saturday before the Bates football team’s first-ever night home game. Plus, field hockey and men’s soccer prepare for the NESCAC Championships and volleyball heads into the final weekend of the regular season looking for the program’s most...

On Sunday, the Bates women's first varsity eight became the first crew ever to win the Collegiate Eights at the Heard of the Charles three consecutive years! Plus, the women’s golf team won the New England Intercollegiate Golf Championship and the cross country teams shined at Oberlin College in the inter-regional rumble. All that and more, on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode: 1:22 -- Ma...

On this week's Bobcast, we’re previewing the 55th annual Head of the Charles Regatta. Plus, the field hockey and men’s soccer teams won again and the tennis teams finished their fall season on a high note. All that and more, on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode: 1:03 -- Owen Keleher '22, Men's Soccer (Male Bobcat of the Week). 11:19 -- Ally Leahy '20, Field Hockey (Female Bobcat of the We...

Defense was the name of the game last week for Bates field hockey and men's soccer. Plus, the cross country teams both won the Maine state title and the football team took Tufts to the wire. All that and more, on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews and highlights this episode: 0:38 -- Bobby Dall '23, Men's Soccer (Game-winning goal against No. 15 Middlebury). 1:27 -- Alex Kovacs '23, Men's Soccer (Male...

This week we’re talking to a pair of Bates juniors who are making a big impact with increased playing time on their respective teams. Plus, men’s golfer Julien Lewin achieved a goal he’s been working toward since the first day he stepped on campus. And we introduce you to new Assistant Athletics Director Jess Duff. All that and more, on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode: 1:10 -- Olivia Mc...

The Bates field hockey and men's soccer teams are off to outstanding starts, with both teams slated to square off against Tufts this weekend. Plus, we catch up with head coach Paul Gastonguay '89 to talk all things Bates tennis. All that, and more, on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode: 0:49 -- Jacob Iwowo '23, Men's Soccer (Male Bobcat of the Week). 11:39 -- Emily Gianunzio '21, Field Hoc...

This week we’re celebrating terrific starts to the season for the field hockey and volleyball teams. They have a combined record of 10-1 so far this year. Plus, head coach Malik Hall looks back on the football team’s close contest with Amherst and the cross country teams shined at the Bates Invitational. All that and more, coming up, on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode: 0:43 -- Owen Kele...

On the latest Bobcast, we celebrate big wins for the field hockey, volleyball and men's soccer programs! Plus, the football season is upon us, with Bates opening its 2019 campaign Saturday at Amherst. All that and more, on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode: 1:16 -- Paige Cote '23 and Alexa Jurgeleit '20, Field Hockey. 8:40 --Luke Protti '22, Men's Soccer (NESCAC Men's Soccer Player of the...

This week we are celebrating the beginning of the fall sports season at Bates with a trio of previews. We have in-depth looks at the Bates men’s soccer, volleyball and field hockey programs on the latest episode of the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode: 0:58 -- Tyler Sheikh (Head Coach), Peder Bakken '20 and Blaise Marceau '21 (Captains), Men's Soccer. 12:02 -- Melissa DeRan, Head Coach, Voll...

On the season premiere of the Bates Bobcast, we welcome new women's soccer head coach Joe Vari and new golf head coach Henry Fall to campus. Plus, a preview of the upcoming cross country Alumni Meet and season with women's head coach Jay Hartshorn and men's head coach Al Fereshetian. Interviews this episode: 1:05 -- Joe Vari, Head Coach, Women's Soccer. 12:09 -- Henry Fall, Head Coach, Women's and...

They did it again! On Saturday, the Bates women's rowing team won its third NCAA title in a row, and its fourth in the last five years. The Bobcats won every race by open water. But it was not as easy as it appears on paper. Find out why on the season finale of the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode: 1:27 -- Maya Seshan '20, Second Varsity Eight Coxswain. 5:31 -- Sophie Claus '19, Second Varsi...

On this week's Bates Bobcast, we’re previewing the NCAA Rowing Championships! The Bobcat women are looking for their third straight national title. Plus, we catch up with Bates Director of Athletics Jason Fein, who fills us in on the Friends of Bates Athletics Challenge. All that and more! Interviews this episode: 1:18 -- Ayden Eickhoff '19, Women's Track and Field captain and six-time All-America...