With many of the top teams losing this weekend, there’s shuffling throughout the rankings.
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Few UMaine athletes seize ‘name, image, likeness’ opportunities
Only 18% of Black Bears have at least one NIL deal.
UMaine won’t pay its student-athletes — for now
Hoping to maintain flexibility, the university is one of more than 300 schools to opt into a revenue-sharing plan with the NCAA.
New Maine men’s hockey season, same Albin Boija
The UMaine goalie is a steady, reliable presence in net for the Black Bears.
Colby football defense is making big plays
The UMF and Husson women’s soccer teams are scoring a lot, Ruth White still runs fast, and a Bowdoin tennis player wins a regional title.
Justin Poirier makes strong debut for Maine men’s hockey team
The freshman, who was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes last year, sparks the Black Bears to a season-opening win over Holy Cross.
Maine (2-4) at Merrimack (3-3)
The Black Bears complete their non-conference schedule on the road.
Maine men’s hockey enters new era with CHL players
The Black Bears feature nine former major junior players, who are eligible for the first time to compete in NCAA hockey.
First-timer, former champion win at Maine Marathon
Portland’s Sammy Mills wins the men’s race and Massachusetts’ Emma Howe wins the women’s race, plus new course records are set during the men’s and women’s half marathon.
Exhibition game shows UMaine men’s hockey’s flaws
With a number of newcomers this season, the Black Bears are learning how to play college hockey on the fly.