Barron agrees to step down with four games remaining in the season because ‘a new voice is needed’ to lead the team.
Maine colleges
Wednesday’s college roundup: UMaine women win eighth straight, 71-56 over Hartford
The Black Bears pull away with an 8-0 run late in the second quarter.
College roundup: UMF women falter in final quarter, fall in NAC first-round game
Alex Bessey’s 16 points lead Beavers, who are outscored 9-0 in the final minute and a half. Also, Duke wins on a last-second shot despite Mike Krzyzewski not coaching the second half because he was not feeling well.
Sunday’s college roundup: UMaine falls to Stony Brook in men’s basketball
Anthony Roberts makes nine 3-pointers and finishes with 40 points as the Seawolves beat the Black Bears, 85-74.
Saturday’s Maine college roundup: UMaine-Farmington women’s basketball rallies for road win
The Beavers take control in the fourth quarter. The Black Bears women keep their streak alive. UMF men roll.
College roundup: Bates and CMCC women win instate matchups
Emily Strachan leads the Mustangs past Southern Maine CC, and the Bobcats take down Bowdoin for the second time this season. Also, the UMaine women win again and the UMF men defeat Bowdoin.
College roundup: Second-quarter effort leads Bates women past rival Colby
The Bobcats break open a tie game with a big second quarter. Also, some area grads and current college standouts garner conference honors.
Bates College hires Matt Coyne as its new football coach
Coyne comes to Bates after spending time as the defensive coordinator at his alma mater, and Bobcats conference foe, Wesleyan University.
Women’s basketball: Maeve Carroll leads streaking Black Bears
The senior forward has been UMaine’s leader on the floor during its five-game win streak.
College roundup: Win over UMF makes Jon Furbursh Bates’ winningest coach
Also, Bates’ Meghan Graff and CMCC’s Corey David reach 1,000 career points and Jack Kane sets new UMF blocks mark.