The Black Bears look for their first conference win in a home game against Elon on Saturday.
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New coach aims to bring UMaine men’s hockey back into prominence
Ben Barr’s reputation as an elite recruiter will be put to the test as he tries to revive a program that has lost the luster from its glory days in the 1990s and early 2000s.
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Defense needs to step up if UMaine football team is to make playoff push
Traditionally a strong suit for the Black Bears, the defense ranks among the bottom of FCS teams statistically so far this season.
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College football roundup: No. 7 Cincinnati earns key win over No. 9 Notre Dame
The Bearcats hope their 24-13 win makes an impression in their quest to qualify for the College Football Playoff.
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Bates falls in back-and-forth football battle with Wesleyan
The Bobcats took the lead early in the fourth on Brendan Costa’s third touchdown, but the Cardinals scored late and held on for a 27-24 NESCAC win.
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NCAA considers holding men’s and women’s Final Fours in same city
A joint Final Four with the men and women’s basketball tournaments on the same weekend, however, won’t happen until at least 2027, because sites are locked in through 2026.
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Why college athletes should be considered employees, according to a federal agency
College athletes who make millions for their schools have moved one step closer to gaining the rights afforded private sector workers
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College notebook: UMF men’s soccer off to stellar start
Beavers have won 6 of first 7 games with contributions from all over the field.
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College notebook: NCAA to start using ‘March Madness’ for women’s tournament
Using the phrase, associated with the men’s tournament for years, is one recommendation stemming from an external review of gender equity issues of the tournaments.
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Area roundup: Lisbon heads past Hall-Dale in MVC boys soccer showdown
The Greyhounds scored twice in the second half to rally for the win; Rangeley’s boys and girls soccer teams scored big wins; St. Dom’s qualified for the Class C golf team state championship with its performance in the WMC Championship.