Brunswick, ME — Bowdoin completed the 2015 – 2016 season with a 6 – 7 record and finished 8th in the Summers Cup at the Men’s College Squash Association National Team Championships. The Polar Bears want to return to their winning ways this season. Head coach Tomas Fortson, Bowdoin’s all-time men’s squash coaching wins leader, is focused on “all matches.” The team played six 5-4 matches last year, winning half of them. Experience in close matches will be critical this season as the Polar Bears attempt to move up the rankings. Joining the squad will be assistant coach Scott Phillips. In addition, Bowdoin is adding three freshmen to the team, which will help fill the void left by the three players not returning from last season’s Team Championship line-up. Bowdoin plays a tough schedule, and they need to seize their opportunities in close matches this season if they want to remain in the Summers Cup.
2015-2016 SEASON RECAP
Season Record: 6-17
Final Ranking: 24
Team Championships: 8th in the Summers Cup (C Division)
By the Numbers (From US Squash): 5-4 Matches Won: 3 of 6… Top 3 Win%: .290… Middle 3 Win%: .290… Lower 3 Win%: .348…
2016-2017 SEASON PREVIEW
Program Status: Varsity
Head Coach: Tomas Fortson
Returning Players from Team Championships: 1. Ian Squiers (2019 – NESCAC Second-Team); 3. Ben Bristol (2017); 5. George Cooley (2018 – NESCAC All-Academic); 6. Satya Butler (2019); 7. Sebastian Gilligan-Kim (2019); 9. Sam Ward (2018); 10. Arjun Dravid (2019);
Graduated/Non-Returning Players from Team Championships: 2. Matt Cooper (2016 – NESCAC Second-Team); 4. Alex Reisley (2016 – NESCAC All-Sportsmanship Team; NESCAC All-Academic); 8. Cyrus Nassikas (2017); 11. Henry Haig (2018);
Additions to the 2016-2017 Roster:
- James Paolella
- Drew Clark
- Tyler Shonrock
Captains: Ben Bristol and Christian Dorff
Team Goals: Come together as a team, get better, and compete well.
Key Matches: All matches
To read other team previews, please visit the 2016-2017 College Squash Season Previews page.
