Tough loss today (and a tough weekend) for Bates.  Bates just couldn't buy a free throw today, and that was probably the difference in the game.  Had they made five or more of their free throws, it could have changed the complexion of the game.  Last night's loss at Trinity combined with some other factors have now made it impossible for a home playoff game in the opening round.  Good news for me is that I'll be home in Connecticut during Bates' week off in February for a possible No. 5 vs. No. 4 opening round match up against Trinity. 

Bates played tough today against Amherst, but Amherst overcame the poor job by the referees and hit the shots when they needed them most.  Meehan played well with 21 points and Brian Ellis played big again for the Bobcats with 17.  Ellis is really the go-to guy for Bates and he is going to be sorely missed next year, especially with his supporting cast of Schmiemann, Deegan, and Gallant graduating.

Gallant and Deegan combined for 3-10 from the line today- if only they had each hit a few more... and it could have been one of the best wins in Bates basketball history.