Bangor, ME – Bates College downed Husson University 3-0 in a non-conference match at Husson's Boucher Field.  Patrick Jackson (Sr., Durham ,NH) lead the Bobcats to victory by factoring into every goal, with one goal and two assists on the win.  With the loss, the Eagles fall to 3-12 while the Bobcats improve to 4-7-1.

In an evenly matched half with numerous scoring chances for both teams, Bates reached the scoreboard first.  Patrick Jackson hit an arching pass to Ethan Hirshberg (So., Concord, NH) who one-timed the ball into the upper right quadrant of the goal with just under five minutes remaining in the first half.

Bates scored their second goal of the game when Tyler Dewdney (Sr., Meriden, NH) passed a ball to a waiting Jackson at the top of the Husson goal box.  Jackson took a few touches and scored off a shot to the keeper's lower left at the 51:56 minute mark.   Ryan March (So., Concord, NH) closed out the Bobcats' scoring with a near post goal that was assisted by Jackson.

Bates outshot husson 24-12 in the game. Goalkeeper Greg Watts tallied three saves and Brian Goldberg recorded one save on the win.  For Husson, Mason Smith recorded seven saves in goal.

Bates returns to action on October 23 when they travel to Middlebury.  Husson travels to Thomas College on October 23 for a 3:00 PM North Atlantic Conference contest