The Mustangs rally to within a goal with 1:34 remaining, but their comeback bid stalls there against Air Force in pool play.
Maine colleges
Women’s college basketball: Young UMaine-Augusta back in national tournament for a third straight season
The Moose, who have eight freshmen on the team, have rolled to 20 victories for a second straight year.
Amy Vachon and Anne Simon win top America East women’s basketball awards
Amy Vachon is the Coach of the Year for a fifth time, and Anne Simon is named Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year.
UMaine announces plans for renovating Shawn Walsh Hockey Center and Alfond Arena
The project is the next phase of the university’s ongoing athletic facilities upgrades.
Area roundup: Lewiston’s Bailee St. Hilaire, Lisbon’s Sarah Moore named all-conference for NYA girls hockey team
The two former area standouts helped the Panthers to a conference title this winter. Also, Poland tops Leavitt in Unified basketball and area grads earn college honors.
College hockey: CMCC welcomed all challenges to reach national tournament
The Mustangs, featuring 28 players from Maine, open pool play Thursday at the ACHA National Division III Tournament in St. Louis, Missouri.
In historic step, Dartmouth men’s basketball team votes to unionize
Hurdles remain, however, before team members can form the first labor union for college athletes.
College notebook: UMaine’s Anne Simon named conference player of the week
Simon wins the award for an eighth time this season as the Black Bears secure the American East regular-season title with two wins.
College basketball: CMCC women earn No. 3 seed in USCAA D2 national tournament
The Mustangs, champions of the Yankee Small College Conference tournament this past weekend, open nationals Monday, March 11.