Bowdoin men’s soccer, Colby women’s soccer win first round NCAA Tournament games

Bowdoin men’s soccer, Colby women’s soccer win first round NCAA Tournament games

Bowdoin College men’s soccer and Colby College women’s soccer both advanced with first round wins in the NCAA Division III Tournament on Saturday.

At Bowdoin College in Brunswick- Patrick Brady scored a game winning goal in the 61st minute, as the Mules men’s team advanced on their home field by beating Thomas College 3-1. Alden Mehta and Stefan Zehnack also scored for Bowdoin (9-3-5). Oliver King had one save in net in the victory, as his team outshot the Terriers 22-6 (10-2 on net). T’Syi Showers had the tally for TC, as the North Atlantic Conference Champions end their season with a record of 12-4-1. The Mules will host St. Lawrence University on Sunday at 1 p.m. in a second round game.

At The College of New Jersey in Ewing, NJ- Grace Missett scored a game winning goal in the 37th minute, as Colby women’s soccer topped the University of Mary Washington 2-1 in a first round contest. After falling down 1-0 in the 5th minute, the Mules had tied it when a shot by Elo Luczkow was deflected in by a Mary Washington player. Sadie Gardner made three saves in net in the victory. Colby (10-4-3) will take on the hosts The College of New Jersey in the second round on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Photos from Bowdoin and Colby College Athletics