With many athletic department projects either complete or underway, the improvements at Maine’s most visible facility are a sign the school takes being the state’s lone Division I program seriously.
Maine colleges
Young Colby baseball team trying to duplicate success of last season
The Mules, who won 29 games and reached the NCAA tournament last season, are off to a 12-8 start.
Flagg, Duke’s push for NCAA title falls apart in unlikely late collapse in Final Four
Duke’s push for its sixth national championship ended abruptly and in unlikely fashion with the Blue Devils squandering a double-digit second-half lead.
Cooper Flagg wins John R. Wooden Award
The Newport native averaged 18.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists to lead Duke to the Final Four.
Cooper Flagg named AP men’s basketball player of the year
The Newport native is just the fourth freshman to win the award in its 64-year history.
Mike McDevitt retires as Saint Joseph’s women’s basketball coach
The Maine native coached teams that earned 20 conference championships and 15 national tournament bids.
UMaine men’s hockey players sign pro contracts
The Black Bears need to replace key scorers who are moving on to the professional hockey ranks.
Cooper Flagg, Duke men’s basketball close in on title
The Newport native led the Blue Devils into the Final Four with wins over Arizona and Alabama.
Cooper Flagg, Duke headed to Final Four
The Newport native scores 16 points as the Blue Devils win the East Region with an 85-65 victory over Alabama.
UMaine men’s hockey falls to Penn State in NCAA tournament
The Black Bears bow out of the NCAA tournament in the first round for the second straight season.