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Bowdoin will host an NCAA Division III field hockey regional at Ryan Field for the first time since 2015. The Polar Bears face Amherst on Saturday, while Williams meets Rhodes; Saturday’s winners advance to Sunday’s quarterfinal, with a Final Four berth on the line.

By the Numbers
  • Bowdoin: 13-4 overall; ranked No. 3 in the final Division III NPI.
  • Amherst: 10-7; Williams: 12-6; Rhodes: 15-1 and riding an 11-game winning streak.
  • Saturday: Bowdoin vs. Amherst at 11 a.m.; Williams vs. Rhodes at 2 p.m. Sunday’s quarterfinal is at 1 p.m.
  • The regional winner advances to the semifinals on Nov. 20; the championship game is Nov. 22.
Yes, But

Bowdoin brings a strong defense, nine shutouts and a 3-0 win over Amherst earlier this season. But Amherst has already advanced with a win over Endicott, Williams arrives after a 7-0 NCAA-opening victory, and Rhodes upset nationally ranked Rowan.

State of Play
  • Bowdoin earned a first-round bye and home-field advantage after finishing third in the NPI rankings.
  • Rhodes claimed the conference’s automatic bid; Amherst and Williams received at-large selections.
  • All games will stream on NCAA Champs Pass. Tickets are available online and at the door.
What's Next

The four teams play Saturday, with the two winners meeting Sunday for a place in the NCAA Division III semifinals at William Smith College in Geneva, New York.

Bottom Line

Bowdoin has home-field advantage and a proven defensive edge, but all three visitors arrive with momentum—making the regional a genuine test on the road to the national semifinals.