The Black Bears have a bye week to prepare for the start of Colonial Athletic Association play against Villanova on Oct. 1.
Maine colleges
College roundup: Bates’ Jillian Richardson honored; Ruby Haylock wins again
Auburn’s Richardson was named NESCAC Women’s Cross Country Performer of the Week, while Hartford’s Haylock earned second medalist honor.
Sports Digest: Celtics add No. 6 in parquet paint to honor Bill Russell
The Celtics will have two nights in his honor – the Oct. 18 season opener and on Feb. 12, which would have been his 89th birthday.
UMaine football drops to 0-3 with 38-17 loss at Boston College
The Black Bears led 10-7 in the opening quarter before BC scored on three of its next four possessions to open a 28-10 halftime edge.
College roundup: Wesleyan puts away Bates football in second half of opener
The Cardinals score three straight TDs to build a 31-point lead. Plus, other football, soccer and field hockey action from Saturday.
College football roundup: No. 1 Georgia rolls to win over South Carolina
Stetson Bennett throws for 248 yards and touchdowns as the Bulldogs win 48-7.
What’s Up, Doc? ‘Buggs’ Brown is a steady presence in UMaine’s secondary
Sophomore cornerback Kahzir Brown, with the memorable nickname, is quickly becoming one of the Black Bears’ most important defensive players.
College football preview: UMaine (0-2) at Boston College (0-2)
The Black Bears face their second Football Bowl Subdivision opponent in three weeks.
Area roundup: Mt. Abram continues its winning ways, takes down Winthrop in boys soccer
Morgan Thibodeau and Killian Pillsbury score two goals apiece, leading the Roadrunners to a 6-0 win.
College roundup: Bates’ Paige Cote named NESCAC Field Hockey Player of the Week
The St. Dominic Academy graduate tallied two goals and three assists in three wins for the Bobcats. Also, former Leavitt golf standout Ruby Haylock earns medalist honors in her first college match for Bates.