Bates Women's Basketball - Smith Cinematic Recap

Watch the cinematic recap of an epic come-from-behind overtime victory for the Bates women's basketball team in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Division III Championship tournament.

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BBATESRowing (M)18d ago

Men's rowing places fifth at IRA National Championship

The men's rowing team wrapped up the 2025-26 Bates athletics year by taking fifth place among D3 schools at the IRA National Championship, held Friday and Saturday on Lake Natoma.

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BBATESRowing (M)19d ago

Men's rowing advances both eights to respective grand finals at IRAs

The Bates men's rowing eights placed third in their respective heats Friday at the IRA National Championship, enough to qualify both crews for Saturday's grand finals on Lake Natoma.

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BBATESRowing (W)19d ago

Women's rowing finishes national runner-up at NCAA Championships

The Bates women's rowing team finished national runner-up and the first varsity eight earned a silver medal at the 2026 NCAA Championships, held Friday at Lake Lanier Olympic Park. It's the best finish at NCAAs for the Bobcats since 2022 and the best showing by the 1V since 2021.

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BBATESRowing20d ago

Both Bates crews advance to grand finals at NCAA Rowing Championships

The Bates women's rowing team got the NCAA Championships off to a strong start on Friday morning, as both crews qualified for their respective grand finals, taking place this afternoon at Lake Lanier Olympic Park.