The Black Bears are scheduling more games in Portland, and with the school now directly paying its student-athletes through private donations, reaching alumni and fans is more important than ever.
Maine colleges
6 Maine college lacrosse teams head into NCAA Division III tournaments
The Bowdoin and Bates men drew byes and will host their playoff openers, while the Husson men, and Colby, St. Joseph’s and Husson women qualify and will play first-round matchups.
Bowdoin men’s lacrosse falls to Tufts in NESCAC final
The Jumbos use 10 unanswered goals to avenge a regular season loss and win their 13th title in 15 years.
St. Joseph’s clinches berth in NCAA women’s lacrosse tournament
The top-seeded Monks rout Emmanuel to win the Great Northeast Athletic Conference championship.
Bowdoin men’s lacrosse looking to capture its first NESCAC title
The Polar Bears are one of a handful of Maine Division III lacrosse teams hosting conference tournaments this weekend.
Colby College names David McLaughlin men’s basketball coach
McLaughlin, who was most recently head coach at Dartmouth, played for the Mules from 1993-97.
Former Leavitt star Noah Carpenter embraces bigger role with UMaine football
Carpenter is becoming a prominent part of the Black Bears’ defense as a linebacker.
UMaine women’s basketball adds players from Spain, Egypt
Guard Aina Real and forward Zeina Haleem will join the America East runner-up.
At program’s apex, Colby softball sets sights on NESCAC title
The nationally ranked Mules are three wins away from the winningest season in program history.
Former UMaine women’s basketball star Adrianna Smith signs with pro team in Australia
Adrianna Smith joins the Dandenong Rangers, a second-tier team in the Australian pro basketball league