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Friday’s DIII basketball roundup: Bates women, UMF men advance

by Staff report March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

The Bobcats and Beavers move on to the second round, while the Bates and St. Joseph’s men and UMF women are eliminated.

The Huskies and Polar Bears will square off at 7:45 p.m. Saturday after winning their first-round games.

by Staff report March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

The Mustangs will play for the title Saturday against Miami-Hamilton, which defeated UMaine-Augusta.

The senior is playing the best basketball of her career to help the Black Bears reach the America East semifinals.

by Staff Report March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

The Mustangs and the Moose advance to the semifinals with convincing quarterfinal victories.

Elsa Daulerio becomes the third player in conference history to be named both overall and defensive player of the year.

The former Miss Maine Basketball sparked the Huskies’ run to the conference title and the Division III tournament.

by Staff report March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

The Black Bears lose their second straight game and enter the conference tournament as the sixth seed.

Bowdoin and Bates women will host during first and second rounds, while the Bates, Saint Joseph’s and UMF men and UMF women will hit the road.

by Staff report March 1, 2026March 1, 2026

The Monks earn their 17th straight win to advance to the NCAA Division III tournament.