ORONO – The University of Maine on Wednesday released its men’s soccer schedule, which will include seven home games. The opener will take place August 20 when the Black Bears hit the road to play Southern New Hampshire, followed by a contest against UMass-Lowell in Portland.

UMaine’s first match at Orono will take place September 7 against Massachusetts, and they’ll open conference play on the road at Boston University.

Maine finished 5-8-3 last year, and is returning seven starters.