Bowdoin students defeated the faculty team in a close game on Wednesday, in the first students-versus-faculty basketball game, sponsored by the Bowdoin Men's Tennis Team.
The team raffled off $400 worth of prizes at half time, and a portion of the game's proceeds benefited Seeds of Peace, a non-profit organization that helps teenagers from regions of conflict learn peacemaking skills.
Despite an impressive lead during the first half of the game, the students lost momentum during the second half, allowing the faculty to tie the score at 57 with three minutes remaining.
With 50 seconds left on the clock, the students pulled back ahead, winning the game with a score of 65-62.
Assistant Professor of Government Michael Franz said a few members of the faculty team trained together prior to the game, but that he did not expect the faculty to dominate the game.
Tony Thrower '09, who played for the student team, said he was impressed both with the intensity of the faculty team and the student turnout.
"I didn't expect that many students to come out," he said. "It made you feel like you were back in high school there for a second, and it was for a good cause, which is why I really enjoyed about it."