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Tuesday’s college roundup: No. 4 Illinois dismantles No. 2 Michigan, 76-53

by Associated Press March 2, 2021March 3, 2021

Men’s basketball: The Illini keep Michigan from clinching the Big Ten title and boost their own chances at a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.

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Sidelines: University of Maine women’s basketball standout Blanca Millan enjoying best season of her career

by Travis Lazarczyk March 2, 2021March 3, 2021

There was no guarantee the 6-foot-1 guard would return to Maine after suffering a season-ending knee injury in 2019, but she’s thriving yet again, Travis Lazarczyk writes.

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Maine football ready to get back to games this weekend

by Mike Lowe March 1, 2021March 2, 2021

After nearly 15 months, the Black Bears will play another football game. But this one will be different.

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Sunday’s college roundup: UMaine advances in women’s hockey playoffs

by Staff and news service report February 28, 2021February 28, 2021

The Black Bears earn a spot in the Hockey East semifinals by defeating Vermont, 3-1.

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Saturday’s college roundup: UConn earns weekend split against UMaine

by Staff and news service report February 27, 2021February 27, 2021

Two power-play goals by Adam Dawe aren’t enough for the Black Bears in a 4-2 loss.

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College notebook: Patriot League drops minimum game requirement, asks NCAA for waivers

by Associated Press February 26, 2021February 26, 2021

The 12-game minimum is being dropped for the Patriot League, and that should benefit the 8-0 Bucknell women’s basketball team.

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College roundup: UMaine’s Amy Vachon, Blanca Millan win top honors in America East

by Staff report February 26, 2021February 26, 2021

Amy Vachon is Coach of the Year for a third time, while fifth-year senior Blanca Millan is Player of the Year, as well as Defensive Player of the Year.

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College roundup: NCAA unveils virus contingency plans for basketball tournaments

by Associated Press February 25, 2021February 25, 2021

Four at-large teams will serve as replacement teams should any conference with multiple bids have a school unable to participate due to COVID-19 issues.