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

