Field Hockey Rallies Past Connecticut College, Clinches NESCAC Home Quarterfinal

10/24/2026 | Field Hockey | Box Score

NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Bowdoin College field hockey team, ranked third in the NCAA Division III NPI rankings, scored twice in the third quarter to rally past Connecticut College, 2-1, on Saturday afternoon, extending its winning streak to eight games and officially clinching a home quarterfinal game in the upcoming NESCAC Tournament.

The Polar Bears improve to 12-2 overall (7-2 NESCAC) with the victory, while the Camels fall to 6-8 (1-8 NESCAC). Combined with other results around the conference, the win guarantees Bowdoin a home NESCAC quarterfinal contest on Saturday, October 31, at Ryan Field.

Game Highlights

• Connecticut College stunned the Polar Bears just 36 seconds into the contest, as Elizabeth Bonner converted a penalty corner opportunity off an assist from Eloise Montagano to give the hosts an early 1-0 lead.
• Bowdoin controlled much of the action following the early goal, outshooting the Camels 6-4 in the opening half, but Connecticut College carried its one-goal advantage into halftime.
• The Polar Bears broke through early in the third quarter following a flurry of offensive pressure. After consecutive penalty corners, Maddie Mrva collected the ball and scored at 35:44 to even the contest at 1-1.
• Less than two minutes later, Charlotte Crawford delivered the go-ahead goal at 37:34, completing the quick turnaround and giving Bowdoin a 2-1 advantage.
• The Polar Bear defense made the lead stand, limiting Connecticut College to just three shots over the final 30 minutes to secure the victory.

By The Numbers

• Bowdoin has won eight consecutive games and has not lost since September 26, its longest winning streak since the 2021 season.
• The Polar Bears doubled up Connecticut College in total shots, 14-7, including a 6-1 advantage in the decisive third quarter.
• Bowdoin held a 9-5 edge in penalty corners, including a 4-2 advantage in the final period.
• Maddie Mrva led all players with six shots, including the game-tying goal.
• Bowdoin goalkeeper Eva Filipponi finished with three saves, while Connecticut College’s Katie Dickson made four stops.

Up Next

Bowdoin will close out its regular season on Tuesday evening with a 6:00 p.m. contest at top-ranked Tufts University. The Polar Bears will then return home to Ryan Field for a NESCAC Tournament quarterfinal game on Saturday, October 31, with the opponent and game time to be determined.