Bates Bobcast Episode 407: The Comeback

This week we’re talking about one of the greatest games in Bates athletics history, as women’s basketball stormed back from 18 points down to beat Smith in overtime in the second round of the NCAA tournament. Plus, men’s lacrosse is 6-0 to start the year, it’s time to preview the Bates softball season, and we introduce you to the first Paralympian in Bates College history. All that and more.... Interviews this episode: 1:35 -- Women's Basketball NCAA Second Round Post-Game Press Conference (Head Coach Alison Montgomery, Sophie Spolter '26 and Mya Hicks '27) 10:29 -- Sophie Spolter '26, Women's Basketball. (Female Bobcat of the Week) 15:53 -- Riley McClure '27, Men's Lacrosse. (Male Bobcat of the Week, NESCAC Player of the Week) 23:58 -- Lia Swire '29, Women's Tennis. 34:05 -- Kat McKay, Head Coach, Softball. 42:36 -- Tyler McKenzie '14, First Paralympian in Bates College history.