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Twenty years later, UMaine hockey team savors its NCAA championship

by Mike Lowe April 3, 2019April 2, 2019

For players and coaches who were part of the 1999 national champions, the improbable title run provided a bond that remains strong.

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Faded glory: Maine hockey struggles to stay relevant on national stage

by Travis Barrett April 3, 2019April 7, 2019

Twenty years after the school’s last NCAA championship, observers wonder if the Black Bears can turn the corner and become a force again.

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Women’s basketball: UConn continues its incredible streak

by Associated Press March 31, 2019March 31, 2019

Katie Lou Samuelson scores 29 points as the Huskies knock off No. 1 seed Louisville and move on to their 12th straight Final Four.

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College notebook: USM moves up in national poll | Huskies ranked sixth in Division III baseball

by Travis Lazarczyk March 29, 2019April 7, 2019

The University of Southern Maine baseball team jumped to No. 6 in the country in the latest d3baseball.com poll. The Huskies received one first-place vote, and a six-game win streak boosted USM’s record to 10-2. The Huskies were ranked 10th in the previous poll. A handful of area players are off to strong starts for […]

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NCAA men’s basketball: Purdue outlasts Tennessee in overtime to reach Elite Eight

by Associated Press March 29, 2019

The Boilermakers blow an 18-point lead but recover for a 99-94 victory in the Sweet 16.

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Gonzaga gets revenge against Florida State

by Associated Press March 28, 2019March 29, 2019

The top-seeded Bulldogs win a rematch of last year’s Sweet 16 game, 72-58.

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NCAA men’s basketball: Sweet 16 features heavyweight matchups

by Associated Press March 28, 2019

A rundown of what to watch for in a Sweet 16 that features the top three seeds in each region for just the second time.

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Spring practice brings new beginnings for UMaine football

by Mike Lowe March 26, 2019March 26, 2019

New head coach. New assistant coaches. Same high goals for UMaine football team, looking to be even better then last year’s team that went to national semifinals.