http://www.goblackbears.com en-us en-us http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201305205qbpd9 University of Maine second baseman Troy Black (Mississauga, Ontario) has been named this week's America East Player of the Week, as announced by the conference on Monday morning. Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201305205qbpd9 2013-05-20T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130518f9colb UMBC scored three runs in the top of the ninth inning to come from behind and beat the University of Maine baseball team 6-5 on Saturday afternoon at Mahaney Diamond in Orono, Maine. Maine falls to 34-20 on the season and 20-9 in America East play. UMBC improves to 18-30 overall, 9-21 in conference action. Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130518f9colb 2013-05-18T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201305174niyx4 ORONO, Maine – A.J. Bazdanes (Nashua, N.H.) threw a complete game shutout in the first game and Maine exploded for 13 runs in the sixth inning of the second game to sweep a baseball doubleheader from UMBC on Friday evening. Maine won the first game 1-0 before taking the second game 18-9. Maine improves to 34-19 on the season and 20-8 in America East play, while UMBC falls to 17-30 overall, 8-21 in conference play. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201305174niyx4 2013-05-17T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130517m1jqtl The University of Maine baseball team hosts UMBC this weekend in an America East series to close the 2013 regular season. Maine has clinched the top seed in the 2013 America East Tournament, which will be held next week in Lowell, Mass. at LeLacheur Park. The two teams play a doubleheader on Friday and then a single game on Saturday starting at 1 PM. Be sure to stick around for post-game fireworks tonight. Prior to the game on Saturday, Maine will honor its seniors. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130517m1jqtl 2013-05-17T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130517w3bpbt The University of Maine baseball team hosts UMBC this weekend in an America East series to close the 2013 regular season. Maine has clinched the top seed in the 2013 America East Tournament, which will be held next week in Lowell, Mass. at LeLacheur Park. The two teams play a doubleheader on Friday and then a single game on Saturday starting at 1 PM. Be sure to stick around for post-game fireworks tonight. Prior to the game on Saturday, Maine will honor its seniors. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130517w3bpbt 2013-05-17T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130516smnwqm ORONO, Maine -- University of Maine pitcher / catcher Mike Connolly (Bridgewater, Mass.) was one of 11 players on the new Olerud Watch List released on Thursday afternoon. Connolly was initially one of 25 players named to an initial watch list earlier this season. Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130516smnwqm 2013-05-16T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130514em976m Shane Bussey (Boynton Beach, Fla.) had three hits, including his first career home run, to lead the University of Maine baseball team past Boston College 9-7 on Tuesday afternoon in Chestnut Hill, Mass. The Black Bears improve to 32-19 on the season, while Boston College falls to 11-38. Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130514em976m 2013-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130513h9dtq0 The University of Maine baseball team plays a pair of non-conference games this week. The Black Bears travel to Boston College for a single game on Tuesday, May 13, before hosting Holy Cross at Goodall Park in Sanford, Maine on Wednesday, May 14. The Black Bears are 31-19 on the season, while Boston College enters play with a mark of 11-37. Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130513h9dtq0 2013-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130513kooh0u The University of Maine baseball team plays a pair of non-conference games this week. The Black Bears travel to Boston College for a single game on Tuesday, May 13, before hosting Holy Cross at Goodall Park in Sanford, Maine on Wednesday, May 14. The Black Bears are 31-19 on the season, while Boston College enters play with a mark of 11-37. Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130513kooh0u 2013-05-14T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130513hj6xlz Baseball third baseman Eric White (Brewer, Maine) was named the America East Player of the Week on Monday, May 13. He led the Black Bears to a pair of wins and the 2013 America East Regular Season Title over the weekend. It is the third time this season the White has garnered America East Player of the Week honors. Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130513hj6xlz 2013-05-13T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130512s9sira The University of Maine baseball team swept a doubleheader from Binghamton on Sunday afternoon and in the process earned won the 2013 America East Regular Season Title. Maine won the first game 4-3, before taking the second game 13-7 in 10 innings. The Black Bears improve to 31-19 on the season and 18-8 in conference play. Binghamton falls to 25-21 overall, 14-12 in America East play. Sun, 12 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130512s9sira 2013-05-12T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130511nk462x Senior Michael Fransoso (Portsmouth, N.H.) went 2-for-3 and belted his third home run of the season, but Maine fell to Binghamton 4-3 in 10 innings on Saturday afternoon in Vestal, N.Y. The teams played just a single game on Saturday and will play a doubleheader on Sunday due to rain on Saturday. Sat, 11 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130511nk462x 2013-05-11T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130511trxuj0 ORONO, Maine -- The University of Maine baseball series, scheduled to begin on Saturday, May 11 at Binghamton, has been delayed due to rain. The two teams will try to play a single game on Saturday starting at 3 PM, followed by a doubleheader on Sunday, May 12 beginning at 12 noon. Sat, 11 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130511trxuj0 2013-05-11T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/graduation13 On Saturday, May 11, the University of Maine will hold its commencement where many Black Bear student-athletes will receive their degrees. Below are student-athlete thoughts as they reflect on their time at the University of Maine. Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/graduation13 2013-05-08T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201305081mm5zb The University of Maine baseball team travels to Binghamton this weekend for a three-game series with the Bearcats. The Black Bears are currently on top of the America East standings, while Binghamton enters play this weekend ranked third in the conference. The two teams will play a doubleheader on Saturday beginning at 12 noon and a single game on Sunday at 1 pm. By taking two of three games last weekend in Albany, Maine clinched a spot in the 2013 America East Tournament, which will be played on May 22-24 at UMass Lowell’s LeLacheur Park. Sat, 11 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201305081mm5zb 2013-05-11T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/2013050615kan8 University of Maine junior pitcher Tommy Lawrence (West Haven, Conn.) set a league record on Saturday when he earned his eighth America East victory. In addition, Maine clinched a berth in the 2013 America East Tournament after taking two of three games on the weekend at Albany. Mon, 06 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/2013050615kan8 2013-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130505r7bpft Michael Fransoso (Portsmouth, N.H.) had three hits to lead the University of Maine baseball team to a 7-3 win over Albany in the series finale between the two teams on Sunday afternoon. Maine improves to 29-18 on the season and 16-7 in America East play. Albany falls to 21-19-1 overall, 14-10 in conference action. Sun, 05 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130505r7bpft 2013-05-05T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130504vkh1kj ALBANY, N.Y. – The University of Maine baseball team split a doubleheader with Albany on Saturday afternoon in Albany, N.Y. Maine won the first game 8-6, before dropping the second game 4-3. Maine moves to 28-18 on the season and 15-7 in conference play. Albany sees its record go to 21-18-1, 14-9 in conference play. Sat, 04 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130504vkh1kj 2013-05-04T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130501hm7qww Versatile junior Mike Connolly (Bridgewater, Mass.) played all nine positions on Wednesday night as the University of Maine baseball team defeated UMaine Farmington 11-1. Fran Whitten (Westborough, Mass.) hit his second home run in as many nights and Eric White (Brewer, Maine) added four hits for the Black Bears. Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130501hm7qww 2013-05-01T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130430jb8him The University of Maine baseball team cruised by UMaine Presque Isle 21-3 on Tuesday night at Mahaney Diamond. Maine improves to 26-17 with the victory. Colin Gay (Franklin, Mass.), Michael Fransoso (Portsmouth, N.H.), Alex Calbick (Burnaby, British Columbia), Fran Whitten (Westborough, Mass.) and Shane Bussey (Boynton Beach, Fla.) all had three hits in the game. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130430jb8him 2013-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130428pjb50q The University of Maine baseball team dropped the series finale to Hartford 1-0 on Sunday afternoon at Mahaney Diamond in Orono. Maine pitcher Mike Connolly (Bridgewater, Mass.) turned in another outstanding pitching performance for the Black Bears. Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130428pjb50q 2013-04-28T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201304275ct8ad The University of Maine baseball team split a doubleheader with Hartford on Saturday afternoon at a warm, sunny Mahaney Diamond in Orono, Maine. The Black Bears won the first game 5-3, before dropping the second game 3-1. Maine moves to 25-16 on the season and 14-5 in America East play. Hartford sees its record move to 13-27, 10-10 in America East. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201304275ct8ad 2013-04-27T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201304278b8kt8 ORONO, Maine -- University of Maine junior catcher/pitcher Mike Connolly (Bridgewater, Mass.) was one of 25 baseball players nationally to be named to the watch list for the 2013 John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Award. Connolly was the only player selected from the America East Conference or from the Northeast. In addition, he is believed to be the lone two-way player in the nation who is catching in addition to pitching. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201304278b8kt8 2013-04-27T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201304260cewqh The University of Maine baseball team hosts Hartford this weekend for a three-game America East series. The Black Bears are atop the conference standings with a record of 24-15, 13-4 in league play. Hartford is 12-26 overall, 9-9 in America East action. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201304260cewqh 2013-04-27T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130423hl5euf ORONO, Maine -- The University of Maine baseball game, scheduled for today against Holy Cross, has been postponed. The game was scheduled to be played at Goodall Park in Sanford, Maine. Inclement weather is scheduled for the southern Maine area this evening. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130423hl5euf 2013-04-23T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201304214000r2 Stony Brook scored the lone run of the game in the top of the 10th inning to recorded a 1-0 win over the University of Maine baseball team on Sunday afternoon at Mahaney Diamond. The Black Bears fall to 24-15 on the season with the loss and 13-4 in America East play, while Stony Brook improves to 14-26 overall, 7-11 in conference play. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/201304214000r2 2013-04-21T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130420cb934t Tommy Lawrence (West Haven, Conn.) and A.J. Bazdanes (Nashua N.H.) each threw complete games as the University of Maine baseball team swept a doubleheader from Stony Brook on Saturday afternoon at Mahaney Diamond in Orono, Maine. Maine won the first game 2-1 and took the second game 3-2. The Black Bears, who extend their winning streak to nine games, improve to 24-14 on the season and 13-3 in America East play. Stony Brook falls to 13-26 overall, 6-11 in conference play. With the victory in game two, Maine head coach Steve Trimper recorded his 400th career victory. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130420cb934t 2013-04-20T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130419a0pabo The University of Maine baseball team hosts defending America East champion Stony Brook this weekend for a three game America East series. Maine is 22-14 on the season and atop the America East standings with a mark of 11-3. The Black Bears have won seven straight games. Stony Brook is 13-24 overall, 6-9 in conference action. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130419a0pabo 2013-04-20T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130129nbatlu The University of Maine baseball Cocktail Party will take place on Friday, April 19 from 6-8 at the home of Joe Ferris. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130129nbatlu 2013-02-07T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130416ut171o Mike Connolly (Bridgewater, Mass.) had a two-out RBI hit in the bottom of the ninth inning and Troy Black (Mississauga, Ontario) followed with a bunt single that drove in the game-winning run as the University of Maine baseball team defeated Colby 9-8 on Tuesday night at Mahaney Diamond. With the win, the Black Bears extend their winning streak to seven games. Maine improves to 22-14 on the season, while Colby falls to 7-12. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-basebl/2012-13/releases/20130416ut171o 2013-04-16T04:00:00Z