Gorham native and All-American Mackenzie Holmes leads Indiana with 22 points as an epic upset bid by the Black Bears falls short.
Maine colleges
Thursday’s college roundup: No. 1 South Carolina rallies from 11 down to beat No. 24 UNC, 65-58
Women’s basketball: Bree Hall scores 15 points as South Carolina rallies from 11 down in the second quarter to win in the ACC/SEC Challenge.
College football playoff: Weekend results could make for easy choices or complete chaos
If the top four teams in the CFP ranking win, it’s easy. But if Alabama beats Georgia, or Oregon beats Washington, or Florida State loses …
Women’s basketball: Mackenzie Holmes returns home as UMaine hosts Indiana
The former Gorham High standout, now one of the country’s best players, will lead the No. 17-ranked Hoosiers against the Black Bears in Portland.
Wednesday’s college roundup: UMaine men end six-game trip by beating Holy Cross, 72-57
Kellen Tynes scores 20 of his 26 points in the first half for the Black Bears.
College notebook: Lizzy Gruber adjusting to life as a Division I basketball player
Gardiner grad finding her way on the undefeated Saint Joseph’s University women’s basketball team.
College Football Playoff: Loaded field of contenders fuels championship weekend drama
Georgia stayed at No. 1 followed by Michigan, Washington and Florida State, but a final weekend of big games could shuffle the standings.
Area college roundup: Bates women remain unbeaten with road win at Husson
The Bobcats turn to their defense in the victory. Earlier in the night, the Bates men fell behind in the second half of a loss.
Monday’s college roundup: UMaine’s Adrianna Smith wins conference women’s basketball honor
Junior forward Adrianna Smith averaged a double-double in three games for the Black Bears.
Sunday’s college roundup: UMaine women’s basketball falls to Drake, 72-56
Anne Simon scores 14 points and Adrianna Smith has a double-double in the Black Bears’ loss.