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NCAA men’s basketball: Oregon knocks off second-seeded Iowa for spot in Sweet 16

by Associated Press March 22, 2021March 22, 2021

Second-seeded Iowa and All-American Luka Garza are eliminated by the Ducks, who did not play a first-round game when VCU withdrew with coronavirus issues.

Maine colleges, Sports

Portland native makes unlikely climb to NCAA Division I head basketball coach

by Mike Lowe March 21, 2021March 20, 2021

John Aiken never played basketball beyond high school, but the Greater Portland Christian and USM grad is the new men’s basketball coach at McNeese State in Louisiana.

Maine colleges, National Sports, Sports

Watts scores in OT, Wisconsin wins women’s hockey title

by The Associated Press March 20, 2021March 20, 2021

Daryl Watts scored a remarkable goal 3:16 into overtime, giving Wisconsin a record-tying sixth national title with a 2-1 victory over Northeastern in the women’s Frozen Four championship game

Maine colleges, Sports

College roundup: Bates comeback falls short against Colby in women’s basketball

by Staff report March 20, 2021March 20, 2021

Both Bates men’s and women’s lacrosse flex muscles in victories at St. Joseph’s.

Local Sports, Maine colleges, Sports

Twin City Thunder’s Martin Moioffer commits to Rivier University

by Nathan Fournier March 20, 2021March 20, 2021

Junior hockey notes: Moioffer, who was the Thunder’s first NCDC tender in team history, will be playing Division III hockey in New Hampshire. Also Bowdoin and UNE receive commitments from the NAHL and NCDC, while Thunder forward honored in the MJHL.

Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

College football preview: UMaine (1-1) at Stony Brook (0-2)

by Mike Lowe March 19, 2021March 19, 2021

The Black Bears, coming off a victory over Albany, will try to keep the momentum going Saturday at Stony Brook.

Maine colleges, Sports

How did the son of NBA veteran Jamal Crawford end up playing basketball in Maine?

by Greg Levinsky March 19, 2021March 20, 2021

“It was the most impulsive decision I ever made in my life,” says Eric Crawford, who just finished his junior season at the University of Maine at Augusta.