Bowdoin College’s field hockey squad kicked off its 2025 campaign on a high note, securing a 2-0 victory against the University of New England in the season‑opener.
Emily Ferguson was the catalyst, finding the net twice in the second half, including her 28th career goal, which underscored her role as the team’s primary scorer.
In goal, Filipponi delivered a decisive shutout during her first career start, denying UNE any chance of a response and preserving Bowdoin’s clean sheet.
The second half illustrated Bowdoin’s overwhelming control, with a 36‑2 shot advantage and a 14‑1 corner lead, while UNE managed only a single shot and one corner.
Now sitting at 1‑0, the Polar Bears are set to travel to Bates for a NESCAC showdown at 7 p.m., looking to build on the strong start.