After coaching the UMF men’s basketball team for 27 years, Meader felt the time was right to retire. But the impact of his career will be felt for years, Tony Blasi writes.
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Men’s Basketball: Colby College shoots its way into NCAA tournament
A strong offense rich with scorers is a big reason the Mules are in the NCAA tournament for the first time in 23 years.
Women’s college basketball: UMaine advances with America East quarterfinal win over Vermont
The Black Bears take the lead in second quarter and pull away late for their ninth straight victory.
Local roundup: Lisbon squeezes past Oak Hill in Unified hoops
Also, the Bates College men’s lacrosse team routs Keene State.
Commentary: Fans enjoy the new-look UMaine women’s basketball team
Fans have watched the Black Bears improve and overcome injuries heading into the America East Conference playoffs.
College hockey: Depth this season helps UMaine turn corner in Hockey East
Play of sophomores Butala and Dawe part of reason Black Bears head into final regular season game with plenty to play for.
Tuesday’s college roundup: UMaine men’s basketball earns second straight win
The Black Bears will face No. 1 Vermont in the America East tournament on Saturday.
Women’s Basketball: Maine feeling confident heading into quarterfinal matchup against Vermont
Junior Maeve Carroll stepped up her game, right when the Black Bears needed it.
Sports Digest: Former UMaine football player shot and killed in Philadelphia
Zaire Williams, 25, played one season for the Bears as a running back in 2016.
Colby College men’s basketball team reacts to their first-round selection in NCAA tournament
The Mules will face Christopher Newport University in the first round of the NCAA Division III tournament Friday in Hoboken, New Jersey.