Tanesha Sutton holds the winner’s trophy and sings “We Are the Champions” along with her teammates after the Black Bears defeated Hartford in the America East championship game Friday at Cross Insurance Center. Maine qualified for the NCAA tournament for the ninth time, and second year in a row.
UMaine's Fanny Wadling, right, and Blanca Millan get their hands on the championship trophy after the Black Bears defeated Hartford in the America East championship game Friday at Cross Insurance Center.
Parise Rossignol cheers on her team, with the help of the school band.
Blanca Millan, right, hugs Parise Rossignol after their victory.
Tanesha Sutton, center, and Sierra Tapley celebrate the Black Bears' victory.
Tanesha Sutton spins the net after cutting it down from the basket at Cross Insurance Center. Sutton and the Black Bears are headed to the NCAA tournament for the second year in a row.
UMaine players and coaches applaud a 3-pointer by Parise Rossignol at the start of the game.
Blanca Millan drives past Hartford's Lindsey Abed. Millan was named the most valuable player of the America East tournament.
Tanesha Sutton looks to pass under pressure from two Hartford defenders.
Blanca Millan drives past Hartford's Sierra DaCosta. Millan led the Black Bears with 19 points.
Tanesha Sutton takes a shot while defended by Hartford's Sierra DaCosta.
Fanny Wadling corrals a high pass under the basket. Wadling finished with 10 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.
UMaine point guard Dor Saar surveys Hartford’s defense during the America East championship game. She finished with nine points and seven assists.
Blanca Millan looks for an opening against Hartford's defense.
UMaine’s Blanca Millan, center, and Hartford’s Sierra Smith battle for a rebound.
Parise Rossignol is greeted by teammates during player introductions before the start of the America East championship game.
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