Waterville, ME – Men's Basketball fell to the Bates College Bobcats by a score of 67-82 on Sunday, December 1
st, 2024.
Thomas College: Overall (3-5), NAC (0-0)
Bates College: Overall (2-4), NESCAC (0-0)
How it Happened:
- The Terriers started the game well, jumping out to a 7-2 lead with points from Loki Anda, Luke Briggs, and Metin Yavuz.
- The Bobcats battled right back with several three pointers, briefly taking the lead 23-22.
- Parker Desjardins then scored four straight points to try and shift the momentum back toward the Terriers way.
- Both teams ended the first half on a 6-6 run, but the Terriers found themselves down 34-42.
- Five early points in the second half from Jackson Ruelke put the game back in reach for the Terriers, but the Bobcats remained consistent.
- With 12 minutes remaining in the game the Terriers went on a 7-0 thanks to four points from Briggs, cutting the Bobcat lead to just seven.
- The Bobcats would score eight straight a few minutes later to put them up by double digits, 76-61.
- Despite the Terriers best efforts, the Bobcats eventually rolled to an 82-67 win.
Inside the Stats:
What's Next:
- Men's Basketball will look to bounce back when they take on the University of Maine Farmington at home in the 2024 Meader Cup. This game will also serve as an inclusion night. Tip-off is scheduled for Wednesday, December 4th, at 7:30 PM.
