Playing at Portland’s Cross Insurance Arena, Maine scores two late goals to take its fourth straight victory.
Maine colleges
Fans energized as UMaine men’s hockey returns to national spotlight
The Black Bears are ranked in the top 10 for the first time in 12 seasons, to the delight of students and alumni.
Wednesday’s college roundup: UMaine surges past Harvard, 79-61
Women’s basketball: The Black Bears are boosted by good 3-point shooting and balanced scoring in a nonconference victory.
Tuesday’s college roundup: Jordyn Franzen leads UNE women’s basketball to win over Gordon
Franzen scores a season-high 27 points in the Nor’easters 75-63 win.
NCAA president calls for new tier of Division I allowing schools to pay athletes
Charlie Baker proposed a plan where certain schools will be required to offer at least half of their athletes at least $30,000 per year.
Monday’s college roundup: UMaine’s Anne Simon wins another America East honor
Women’s basketball: Guard Anne Simon is named the America East Player of the Week for the third time this season.
College football notebook: Three transfer QBs, one receiver are Heisman finalists
Vying for the Heisman are QB’s Jayden Daniels (LSU), Bo Nix (Oregon), Michael Penix Jr. (Washington) and Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison.
Good riddance to four-team College Football Playoff
Commentary: The final version of the four-team playoff produced an unsatisfying outcome when unbeaten Florida State was left out.
Sunday’s college roundup: UMaine men’s hockey beats UConn, 7-3
Bradly Nadeau records his first college hat trick for the Black Bears, who scored four goals in the second period.
College football playoff: Texas, Alabama selected, Florida State snubbed
Unbeaten Florida State is left out of the four-team College Football Playoff, as Texas and Alabama join Michigan and Washington.