The Black Bears led after one quarter but can’t keep up with the Eagles. Also, the Bates and UMaine-Farmington softball teams both opened their respective seasons.
Maine colleges
NCAA men’s basketball: Saint Peter’s stuns Kentucky
The 15th-seeded Peacocks knock off the second-seeded Wildcats in overtime, 85-79.
Maine college roundup: Bates falls to MIT in baseball
The Bobcats offense went quiet against the Engineers.
NCAA women’s tournament: Iveys, mother and son, have a basketball bond in their blood
Niele Ivey coaches the women’s team at Notre Dame and Jaden is a star guard for Purdue’s men’s basketball team.
UNE defenseman Liam Darcy is a hockey Mr. Clean
With one penalty in his four-year career, the East Waterboro native is a top defenseman for the Nor’easters as they prepare to play Utica in the NCAA Division III quarterfinals on Saturday.
NCAA men’s tournament notebook: Wisconsin’s Johnny Davis rises to stardom
The Big Ten player of the year has been one of college basketball’s biggest surprises this season.
Men’s basketball: UMaine close to hiring a new head coach
Athletic Director Ken Ralph expects to complete interviews with candidates for the job this week.
Commentary: Finally, the madness returns to the NCAA men’s basketball tournament
With the return of big crowds, the dance will once again feature enhanced excitement with electric atmospheres, Drew Bonifant writes.
College roundup: Bates women’s lacrosse earns win in final minutes
Dana Swartz scores three goals in the fourth, including the game-winner, to give the Bobcats their second win over the season. Also: CMCC softball and UMF snow sports updates.
Scarborough grad Fiorillo plays key role on Vermont team heading to NCAAs
Nick Fiorillo has become a top reserve for the America East champion Catamounts, who take on Arkansas in the first round on Thursday.