The men’s basketball team closed out its first semester in style, earning a 69-48 victory over rival Bates at Morrell Gymnasium Sunday afternoon.

The Polar Bears enter break with a 7-2 overall record having completed a weekend sweep of Maine rivals Colby and Bates. The Bobcats fall to 5-3 this year with the loss.

Sunday’s contest was the non-league match-up between the squads, who will play in Lewiston on January 14 in the NESCAC game. Read more.