Ten former Maine girls’ basketball players are competing for NCAA Division I programs this season, with more on the way.
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Wilton’s Lexi Mittelstadt finds footing at University of Maine
College basketball: Her freshman year had ups and downs, but Mt. Blue graduate has made strides and is finding her role with the Black Bears.
UMaine women excel on the basketball court. They’re even better in the classroom.
The Black Bears had a collective 3.90 GPA in the 2020-21 school year, best of any women’s basketball team in the nation. No other program in Maine’s conference placed in the top 25.
Gorham’s Mackenzie Holmes becomes an elite player on an elite team
Thrust into a bigger role, she responded by leading No. 9 Indiana in scoring, rebounding and blocked shots while earning first-team all-Big Ten honors.
Anna DeWolfe named Atlantic-10 co-Player of the Year
The Fordham sophomore and former Greely High star ranks 16th in the nation in scoring with 21.5 points per game.
Joanne McCallie’s new book takes a personal look at bipolar disorder
Diagnosed 25 years ago while a young coach at the University of Maine, Joanne McCallie went on to become one of the nation’s top women’s basketball coaches.
UMaine soon may be holding basketball games at home
University officials are working on a plan to host games within the state’s 50-person indoor gathering limit.