Duke coach Joanne P. McCallie gives instructions to one of her players. McCallie, a former University of Maine women’s basketball coach, returns to the state this week when the Blue Devils take on the Black Bears on Thursday night. (Duke University athletics) It’s not that Joanne McCallie isn’t excited to bring her Duke University women’s […]
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College Basketball: Prospects pointing up for Maine's Saar
Dor Saar advances down the court during a game against the University of Maryland-Baltimore County in an American East quarterfinal game at the Cross Insurance Arena on March 3. (Gregory Rec/Portland Press Herald Photo) ORONO — On the University of Maine’s first possession Saturday, Blanca Millan stood in the right corner and, after a quick […]
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Men's Basketball: Hicks has high hopes for Beavers
University of Maine at Farmington senior center Milani Hicks battles underneath the hoop during practice session at Dearborn Gymnasium in Farmington. (Tony Blasi/Sun Journal) FARMINGTON — When a basketball bounces off a rim, Milani Hicks has already left the ground to snatch another rebound in midair. The University of Maine at Farmington 6-foot-3 senior center […]
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Confidence is high for UMF men's basketball team
FARMINGTON — University of Maine at Farmington men’s basketball coach Dick Meader likes what he sees and his confidence is high for a team packed with veterans. He added that there will be no major strategy changes on offense. “Defensively, we will see how it plays out, but a lot of the same philosophy going […]
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Blazers hold off Celtics
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, left, dribbles past Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer) PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard had 19 points and 12 assists and the Portland Trail Blazers won their fourth straight game, […]
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Women's basketball: UMaine teams up to take down Toledo
BANGOR — It was quite the opening act for the University of Maine women’s basketball team Saturday afternoon. The Black Bears trailed only once and rolled past Toledo 73-59 before a crowd of 1,578 at Cross Insurance Center. Blanca Millan led the way with 18 points, but this was a game that put all of […]
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Men's basketball: UMaine falls on road to Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — Sedrick Barefield scored 18 points and Donnie Tillman added 15 to lead Utah to a 75-61 win over Maine on Thursday night in the Utes’ season opener. The Utes prevailed after shooting 49 percent from the field and finishing with a 42-26 advantage on the glass. Isaiah White scored 24 points […]
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UMF women's hoop preview: McKenna Brodeur ready to step up for Beavers
University of Maine at Farmington sophomore forward McKenna Brodeur overcame a leg injury and is ready to get started for a new season with the women’s basketball team. (Tony Blasi/Sun Journal) UMaine-Farmington’s McKenna Brodeur dribbles the ball toward an eventual score against Thomas in the first half of the NAC championship game Sunday. Brodeur also […]
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UMF women's basketball team more seasoned, versatile in 2018-19
Senior center Paige Carter goes through a drill at UMF’s Dearborn Gymnasium in Farmington during the preseason. (Tony Blasi/Sun Journal) FARMINGTON — The 2018-19 season brings depth, flexibility and the addition of new teams — which could all add up to a prosperous year for the University of Maine at Farmington women’s basketball team. The […]
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Women’s basketball: Reynolds sisters lead CMCC rout of UMaine-Augusta
AUGUSTA — Brooke and Jordyn Reynolds paced the Central Maine Community College women’s basketball team in an 87-48 win over the University of Maine at Augusta on Tuesday. Brooke Reynolds racked up team-highs of 20 points, four steals and four assists and also grabbed five rebounds for the Mustangs (3-0), 1-0). Jordyn Reynolds scored 12 […]