Ellie Marshall collects a pair of assists in the Cougars’ victory, and more soccer and field hockey recaps from Friday.
Maine colleges
College football preview: UMaine (0-1) at James Madison (1-0)
The Black Bears travel to Virginia to face the second-ranked Dukes, who have won 18 consecutive home games.
UMaine football faces tough task against powerhouse James Madison
Coming off a 34-24 loss to Delaware in the season opener, the Black Bears travel to Virginia to face one of the premier FCS programs in the nation.
Area roundup: Maddie Perkins, Bella Littler send Winthrop past Oak Hill in field hockey
Also: Lewiston edges Leavitt in double overtime, and Dirigo, Mountain Valley and Spruce Mountain also pick up field hockey wins. Plus soccer action from Wednesday.
Women’s soccer: Bowdoin cruises to 11-0 victory over UMaine-Farmington
Polar Bears return to the pitch for the first time since November 2019.
Tuesday’s college roundup: Byrd scores twice as Bowdoin men’s soccer beats UNE
Drake Byrd scores a goal in each half as the Polar Bears win their season opener.
College football roundup: No. 5 Georgia stuffs No. 3 Clemson, 10-3
Georgia’s defense scores the game’s only touchdown, and the Bulldogs hold Clemson to 2 yards rushing.
Optimistic signs for UMaine football despite opening loss
Penalties and turnovers proved costly for Maine in a 34-24 loss to No. 5 Delaware, but the Black Bears showed enough to make a positive impression moving forward.
UMaine football notebook: Fans back in stands for season opener
For the first time since the final home game of the 2019 season, fans were able to attend a game at Alfond Stadium.
No. 5 Delaware roars back in second half to beat Maine, 34-24
The Black Bears put on a rush in the second quarter to take the lead, but Delaware rallies to win the season opener.