The University of Maine men’s basketball team will open its season Nov. 18 in the William and Mary Tournament at Williamsburg, Va. Maine hits the court for two preseason games Nov. 3 (University of Cape Breton) and Nov. 9 (University of Montreal-Quebec). Both exhibition games are at Alfond Arena. Maine’s schedule also includes games against Big East members Pittsburgh and Rutgers and two games at the Dr. Pepper Classic in Chattanooga, Tenn., Dec. 29-30. The Black Bears’ first America East conference game is Dec. 3 at Hartford.