ORONO – Injuries, revamped lineups, altered rotations and a dearth of healthy bodies in the backcourt combined to keep the University of Maine from developing any kind of identity last season. Ironically, one of the few consistencies for the inconsistent Black Bears was their inclination… Read More
The women may not be the only University of Maine varsity basketball team in a state of flux this offseason. UMaine head men’s basketball coach Ted Woodward confirmed Monday that forward Sean Costigan of South Portland and guard Jay Uhrin of Winterport have talked to… Read More
The University of Maine men’s basketball team was severely lacking in experience and leadership this season. Even so, coach Ted Woodward and the Black Bears were displeased with their 7-23 campaign, which ended with Friday’s loss to Stony Brook in the first round of the… Read More
VESTAL, N.Y. – When Maine’s Mark Socoby banked in a 26-footer to tie the game with 4.2 seconds left in regulation Friday night, it could have been a real confidence-killer for Stony Brook. Instead, the Seawolves answered the clutch shot with an efficient effort in… Read More
BANGOR – March Madness comes to Newman Gym in the form of the ECAC New England Men’s Basketball Tournament today. No. 5 Husson College will play No. 8 University of New England at 2 p.m. Admission is free. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
FITCHBURG, Mass. – Fifth-seeded Husson College shot 54 percent from the field Wednesday night en route to an 80-71 victory over No. 4 Fitchburg State in the quarterfinals of the ECAC New England Division III Men’s Basketball Championship. Brock Bradford poured in 25 points and… Read More
Maine will be well represented today when the North Atlantic Conference basketball championship tournaments begin at several sites. Husson College of Bangor, Maine Maritime Academy of Castine and the University of Maine-Farmington each have qualified both their men’s and women’s teams for postseason, while Thomas… Read More
BOSTON – The University of Maine’s recent difficulties at the point guard position are no secret to the other men’s basketball teams in America East. Wednesday night, Boston University logically chose to pressure the Black Bears defensively and reap any benefits that might come from… Read More
BANGOR – Husson College demonstrated Friday night the importance of depth in the success of its men’s basketball team this season. Freshmen Brock Bradford of Kenduskeag and Martin Cleveland of Portland played with the skill and poise of veterans, leading the Eagles to a 95-79… Read More
The University of Maine men’s basketball team will get a fast-break jump on its peers in the America East Conference this weekend as the Black Bears hit the hardwood for real during a four-day holiday weekend trip to Canada. “This is just a tremendous head… Read More