11/11/2026 | Men’s Soccer
BRUNSWICK, Maine – Five members of the Bowdoin College men’s soccer team have earned All-New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) honors, as announced by the conference on Wednesday.
Senior midfielder Jack Banks (Brunswick, Maine), senior defender Keito Ishibashi (Bethesda, Md.), sophomore defender Lucas Nuernberg (Cambridge, Mass.), sophomore goalkeeper Oliver King (Hyattsville, Md.) and junior forward Adam Prince (Wayland, Mass.) were all named to the All-NESCAC Second Team. Banks earns his second career All-Conference selection, while the other four Polar Bears receive the recognition for the first time.
Banks collects his second consecutive All-NESCAC honor after earning First Team recognition in 2025. The senior midfielder has been a key offensive contributor for the Polar Bears this fall, leading the team with six assists while adding two goals for ten points. His contributions included a three-assist performance in a win at Husson and the game-winning goal in Bowdoin’s 1-0 victory at defending national champion Tufts in the regular-season finale.
Ishibashi earns his first career All-NESCAC selection after starting all 16 games for the Polar Bears this season. The senior defender has contributed four assists, ranking second on the team, while playing a central role in a Bowdoin defensive unit that has allowed just 0.88 goals per game against one of the nation’s most challenging schedules.
Nuernberg also receives his first All-Conference honor following an outstanding sophomore campaign. The defender has appeared in all 16 contests, making 14 starts, and has helped the Polar Bears record six shutouts this fall. He also provided a key offensive contribution, scoring the game-winning goal in Bowdoin’s 1-0 victory at Bates on October 7.
King earns his first All-NESCAC recognition after an impressive sophomore season in goal for the Polar Bears. The goalkeeper has been a cornerstone of Bowdoin’s defensive success, posting a 0.80 goals-against average and .846 save percentage in conference play while recording four shutouts against NESCAC opponents. Among his standout performances was a nine-save effort in a 1-0 victory over nationally-ranked Williams, helping the Polar Bears complete a weekend sweep of two nationally-ranked opponents.
Prince collects his first career All-NESCAC honor following a productive junior campaign. Despite being limited to seven appearances, the forward leads Bowdoin with five goals, including two game-winners, and is tied for the team lead with ten points. His season has been highlighted by a two-goal performance in a 3-1 victory over Colby on October 18, as well as a pair of goals in an early-season win at the University of New England.
The Polar Bears (8-3-5) will host the opening two rounds of the NCAA Division III Championship this weekend at Pickard Field. Bowdoin will face Thomas College on Saturday, November 14, at 11:00 a.m., followed by St. Lawrence against Neumann at 1:30 p.m. Saturday’s winners will meet in the regional final on Sunday at 1:00 p.m., with the winner advancing to the NCAA sectional rounds.
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