Smith Defeats Bowdoin in NCAA Elite Eight Basketball Match, Tan Scores 12 in Final Collegiate Game
The Bowdoin College women's basketball team ended their season with a 52-47 loss to Smith in the NCAA Division III Tournament's Elite Eight, despite holding a NESCAC Championship with a 28-3 record.
By the Numbers- Megan Tan scored 12 points and had six rebounds for Bowdoin in her final game.
- Carly Davey contributed 11 points for Bowdoin.
- Jessie Ruffner led Smith with 27 points and 13 rebounds.
- Smith outrebounded Bowdoin 43-36 and limited them to 35% shooting.
- Despite shooting 33%, Smith capitalized on 17 second-chance points and 32 points in the paint.
- Bowdoin's season concluded with a loss in the NCAA Elite Eight.
- Smith advanced to their second consecutive Final Four with a 29-3 record.
Bowdoin women's basketball saw their successful season end in a tough loss to Smith, highlighting the team's achievements but ending their NCAA journey in the Elite Eight.
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