Amero sparks Owls’ upset of Clippers

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MACHIAS – Megan Amero poured in a game-high 21 points to lead the University of Maine-Presque Isle to a 69-64 Maine Athletic Conference quarterfinal upset of the UM-Machias Clippers.

The Owls led by as many as 13 in the second half, but withstood a last-gasp effort by UM-Machias.

Erica McGary pumped in 17 for the Owls. Rachel Larlee tossed in 13 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Heather Noonan notched 11 points.

Kelly Welles and Larae Nuite each connected for 14 for the Clippers.

UM-Presque Isle (9-14) 69

Schloeman 0-3-3, Noonan 4-0-11, Amero 8-2-21, Sutherland, Clayton, Renault, Willey 1-0-2, McGary 6-5-17, Dickinson, Murray, Larlee 4-4-13, Berry 1-0-2

UM-Machias (11-12) 64

Aziz, Rich 2-2-7, Robb 1-2-4, Nuite 6-0-14, Richardson 1-2-4, Magnussen 2-0-4, Willett, Welles 5-4-14, Ricker 4-2-10, Guest 2-3-7

3-pt. goals: Noonan 3, Amero 3, Larlee; Larae 2, Rich

Halftime: UM-Machias 33-31

UM-Farmington 69, Husson 57

At Farmington, Megan Woodcock poured in 19 points as the Beavers triumphed in a Maine Athletic Conference tournament quarterfinal clash.

Jocelyn Sawyer pumped in 17 points and hauled down nine rebounds for the winners. Rachel Bard contributed 10 points, including a 6-for-6 effort from the foul line.

Meghan Hughes sparked the Braves of Bangor with 15 points. Kelly Dow added 14 and Liz Boone tossed in 13 and grabbed seven rebounds.

Husson (8-15) 57

McDonald, Trott 2-3-8, Sexton, Comeau 2-1-7, Fry, Hughes 4-6-15, Duplisea, Fry, Dow 6-1-14, Poirier, Turner, Boone 6-1-13

UM-Farmington (16-8) 69

Reitchel, Bard 2-6-10, Sawyer 7-3-17, Pepin 1-2-5, Woodcock 6-4-19, Bgean, Kempton 0-2-2, Stanley 1-0-2, LaHaye 3-1-9, Haines 0-2-2, Hunt 1-0-3

3-pt. goals: Trott 2, Comeau 2, Hughes, Dow; Woodcock 3, LaHaye 2, Pepin, Hunt

Halftime: UM-Farmington 32-20

Thomas 69, UM-Fort Kent 32

At Waterville, Betsy Pratt poured in 19 points as the Terriers rolled to a Maine Athletic Conference quarterfinal triumph.

Kati Morrell notched 14 points for the winners and Tonya Cray pumped in 10.

Joy Gervais and Heidi Fisher tossed in eight apiece to spark the Bengals.

UM-Fort Kent (3-23) 32

Gagnon 1-0-2, Doucette 1-0-3, Glass, Hare, Fisher 4-0-8, Bourgoin 1-2-4, Lutz 1-0-2, Gervias 4-0-8, Brown 2-1-5

Thomas (14-10) 69

Pratt 8-1-19, Leclerc 3-2-7, Lovely 2-3-7, Morrell 5-0-14, Corbett 2-0-4, Lessard 2-0-4, Kolis 2-0-4, Cray 5-0-10

3-pt. goals: Doucette; Morrell 4, Pratt 2

Halftime: Thomas 39-10

MMA 75, Bay Path 40

North Atlantic Conference Quarterfinals

Bay Path 40

Frett 2-5-10, Raftery, Seytkowski 4-0-11, Tilden, Manson 2-1-5, Pearson 6-2-14, Barnes

Maine Maritime Academy 75

Puleo 2-2-6, Merrill 5-5-16, Nored 2-0-6, Lawler 8-0-18, Sawyer 8-4-20, Doughty 2-1-5, Jones 2-0-4

3-pt. goals: Frett, Seytkowski 3; Merrill, Nored 2, Lawler 2

Halftime: MMA 45-15