FARMINGTON, Maine – Bates College used an aggressive, full-court trapping defense to cause havoc all night, leading to a 77-45 victory over the University of Maine at Farmington on Wednesday evening in an NCAA Division III women's basketball non-conference contest. The Bobcats held Farmington to just two points in the opening quarter and cruised to victory in Dearborn Gymnasium.
The Records:
The win brought Bates to 10-7 on the season, while the Beavers fell to 8-9.
How it Happened:
The Bobcats set the tone from the opening tip, scoring the first 16 points of the game. Their length and full-court pressure held the Beavers scoreless for the first eight minutes. Farmington missed their first 12 shots, and Bates forced six turnovers in the opening quarter to take an 18-2 lead after the first 10 minutes.
Bates received contributions from across the roster, with 14 of the 16 players who entered the game scoring at least one point. Additionally, 15 of the 16 players recorded one or more rebounds.
Farmington's offense found some rhythm in the second quarter. Audrey Mackie (South Thomaston, Maine) drilled an 18-footer on the opening possession, cutting the Beaver deficit to 14. As the Beavers began to break the full-court press, they had opportunities to cut into the lead but missed several point-blank shots.
Abigail Magendantz led the way for the Bobcats in the second quarter, scoring seven of their 23 points, helping to extend their lead to 41-15 at halftime.
The teams played a relatively even second half as Bates rotated players in and out of the lineup. Only three players logged 20 or more minutes for the Bobcats.
Farmington never managed to get within 25 points in the second half, as Bates kept the Beavers at bay.
Like Bates, the Beavers received contributions from a variety of players. Eleven of the 12 players who saw action scored at least two points.
Stats of the Game:
Bates dominated the paint on both ends of the floor. Offensively, the Bobcats scored 40 points in the paint, shooting 42.7% (32-for-75) from the field. On the glass, Bates outrebounded Farmington 52-27, including 18 offensive rebounds that led to 17 second-chance points. The Bobcats also forced 19 turnovers, resulting in 23 points off turnovers. Farmington struggled offensively, shooting just 28.8% (15-of-52) from the floor and 4-of-17 from beyond the arc.
Leaders - Farmington:
Leaders - Bates:
- Lily Brown led all scorers with 13 points, shooting 6-for-10 from the floor. She also contributed three rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 19 minutes off the bench.
- Danielle Adams came off the bench to add nine points and ten rebounds.
- Sophie Spolter chipped in with nine points and six rebounds, shooting an efficient 4-of-6 from the field.
UP NEXT:
The Beavers return to action on Saturday afternoon, traveling to the Husson University. Tip-off is set for 1:00 PM.
