The Black Bears had a collective 3.90 GPA in the 2020-21 school year, best of any women’s basketball team in the nation. No other program in Maine’s conference placed in the top 25.
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Transfers say UMaine football program is just the right fit
The Black Bears open training camp with more than 20 transfer students, several of whom will compete for starting roles.
UMaine football team bulks up ahead of training camp
The team, which starts practice on Wednesday, spent more time in the weight room this summer and added several transfers.
College football: Luncheon kicks off Maine’s college football season
The state’s six college football programs are eager to get started after missing the 2020 season.
College football: Annual coaches’ luncheon returns to kick off season
The event, like most of the college football schedule, was canceled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
College football: Texas, Oklahoma take first step toward leaving Big 12
With an eye on joining the SEC, the schools won’t renew their media-rights deal with the Big 12, signaling their intent to depart.
Washington State football coach refusing COVID-19 vaccine creates divide on team, campus and beyond
All Washington State students are required to be vaccinated, but Coach Nick Rolovich will not get his shot for “reasons which will remain private.”
San Francisco Giants select UMaine pitcher Nick Sinacola in the 7th round of MLB draft
The Black Bears righty is set to play pro ball after he earned America East Pitcher of the Year honors this season.
Meet the most coveted basketball recruit from Maine in a generation
Six-foot-nine Dominick Campbell of Scarborough turned heads with his performance at a tournament in Dallas, generating interest from high-profile college programs across the nation.
Fans will return to UMaine sporting events in the fall
School officials are ending their ban on spectators that has been in effect during the pandemic.