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UMaine men’s hoop coach gets support from old South Portland teammates

Chris Markwood played with plenty of toughness with the Red Riots decades ago, and that has carried over to the program he now leads.

by Staff Report February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

Eighteen individuals will be honored in August, along with the 1976 Rumford High boys team.

After a tie and win, Travis Lazarczyk slides the Black Bears up to No. 4 on his ballot in this week’s USCHO poll.

Travis Lazarczyk moves the Black Bears up to No. 5 on his USCHO ballot this week after wins over Northeastern and UMass.

by Staff Report January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

Quion Burns scored 26 points as the Black Bears extend their winning streak to six.

by Staff Report January 30, 2025

The Black Bears improve to 6-2 in America East with a 65-54 victory.

Huard was a two-time All-American for the Black Bears and starred in the program’s lone Division I bowl game.

After years of seeing backyard talent go elsewhere, the Black Bears and coach Amy Vachon are experiencing a successful run of in-state recruiting.

by Staff and news service report December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

Black Bears guard AJ Lopez led with 24 points.

The freshman made 14 saves to help the Black Bears improve to 14-2-2.