The Bates Bobcats, featuring former Walt Whitman High School star Ava James, secured a 71-57 victory over the Merchant Marine Mariners on Friday, March 6, in the first round of the NCAA Division III Basketball Tournament.
Tipoff was at 7:15 p.m. at Alumni Gymnasium, marking the Bobcats’ first meeting with the Mariners in this tournament.
Bates will return to Alumni Gymnasium for the next round on Saturday, March 7, with the game scheduled to begin at 7:15 p.m.
Ava James — Guard — Senior — 5′9″ — Hometown: Bethesda
