Second-Quarter Surge by Bowdoin Pushes Polar Bears Past Bates, 24-11

BRUNSWICK, Maine — A 12-goal second quarter by Bowdoin College turned a two-goal deficit into a nine-goal cushion as the Polar Bears posted a 24-11 NESCAC women’s lacrosse home win over rival-Bates College Tuesday night on Ryan Field. The visiting Bobcats, energized by three early tallies from Laci Raveis , wrapped up the initial 10:00 of action with a 5-3 advantage. Bowdoin proceeded to take a 6-5 lead by netting a trio of goals over the first 2:50 of the second period. Raveis, with her fourth goal of the first half, then tied the game at 6-6 at the 12:13…