The Bowdoin men's swimming and diving team delivered a remarkable performance at the NESCAC Championship in Waterville, Maine, setting 13 new school records. The Polar Bears finished seventh overall with 768 points, nestled between Hamilton and Middlebury, as Williams claimed the title. Notable performances included a record-breaking 800 free relay time of 6:45.94, earning an eighth-place finish. Key contributors to the team's success included Raphael Grand'Pierre, Jaran Depew, Getchell Gibbons, and David Xu.
In squash, Bowdoin's teams prepare for the CSA Divisional Championships in Philadelphia. The men's team, ranked 21st nationally, enters the Summers Cup as the top seed and will face Denison. Meanwhile, the women's team, seeded fifth in the Kurtz Cup, will take on Williams. These tournaments present an opportunity for the Polar Bears to showcase their skills on a national stage.
The Bowdoin hockey teams are set for the NESCAC quarterfinals. The men's team, with a 17-6-1 record, holds the second seed and will host Amherst at Watson Arena. The teams split their regular-season meetings, setting the stage for a competitive matchup. The women's team, seeded seventh, will travel to face second-seeded Amherst. Despite a challenging season, Bowdoin aims to reverse its fortunes against the Mammoths, who previously swept them in Brunswick.