The Gordon College Men's Basketball team traveled up to Brunswick, Maine today for a non-conference contest against the Bowdoin College Polar Bears where the home team defeated the Fighting Scots, 74-51.

Bryce Smith led the way with 10 points, while Micah Steely added nine points.

For Bowdoin, Alex Halpern netted a game-high 15 points, followed by Ben Chilson, Michael Simonds, and Kevin Reeves who each recorded nine points.

How It Happened

• After bringing down the defensive board, Steely converted at the other end with a shot from behind the arc to make it a seven-point game midway through the first (15-8). Bowdoin was able to widen the gap to 10 points, before Caleb Scott hit a layup at the buzzer, bringing the score to 29-21 in favor of the Polar Bears at halftime.
• Gordon drew first blood in the second, but the home team was able to chip away to claim a comfortable advantage as they came out with the non-conference win.

Beyond The Box Score

• Thirteen different Scots booked points or a rebound in today's game. 
• The Scots return to Kanas Court after the New Year as they host the Endicott College Gulls on Tuesday, January 2 at 7:30 p.m.