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April 30, 2012
Men's Basketball Signs Shaun Lawton
University of Maine men’s basketball head coach Ted Woodward has announced the signing of Shaun Lawton to a National Letter of Intent to attend the University in the fall and play for the men’s basketball team.
April 20, 2012
Men's Basketball Signs Jon Mesghna
University of Maine men’s basketball head coach Ted Woodward has announced the signing of Jon Mesghna to a National Letter of Intent to attend the University in the fall and play for the men’s basketball team.
April 16, 2012
Men's Basketball Signs Till Gloger
University of Maine men’s basketball head coach Ted Woodward has announced the signing of Till Gloger to National Letter of Intent to attend the University in the fall and play for the men’s basketball team.
April 3, 2012
Men's Basketball Banquet Set for April 22
The University of Maine men's basketball team will hold its annual banquet on Sunday, April 22 at 6 p.m. in the Wells Conference Center at the University of Maine.
March 3, 2012
Men's Basketball Battles Hard, But Falls to Vermont in America East Tournament
The University of Maine men’s basketball team battled hard, but fell to second-seeded Vermont 50-40 on Saturday night in the America East Tournament. Maine finishes its season 12-17 while Vermont goes to 21-11.
March 1, 2012
Men's Basketball Takes on Vermont in America East Quarterfinal
The University of Maine men's basketball team travels to the America East Tournament hosted by the University of Hartford. The seventh-seeded Black Bears will battle the second-seeded Vermont Catamounts. Fans can catch all the action on the Black Bear Sports Network and watch the live stream on AmericaEast.com.
February 29, 2012
Edwards Named Rookie of the Year by College Sports Madness; Fraser, McLemore and Allison Also Honored
University of Maine men's basketball standout Justin Edwards has been named the College Sports Madness America East Rookie of the Year while Alasdair Fraser, Gerald McLemore and Mike Allison also garnered honors.
February 28, 2012
Coaches Barron and Woodward Radio Show Tomorrow!
University of Maine basketball coaches Ted Woodward and Richard Barron will be on a special America East Tournament edition Coaches Radio Show tomorrow. The broadcast will begin at 7 p.m. or at the conclusion of the baseball game, whichever comes later. The show can be heard locally on 910 AM and worldwide at www.GoBlackBears.com.
February 28, 2012
McLemore and Fraser Named to CollegeHoops.net All-America East Team
University of Maine men’s basketball standouts Gerald McLemore and Alasdair Fraser have been named to the five-player CollegeHoops.net All-America East Team.
February 26, 2012
Men's Basketball Rallies, But Falls Short at Stony Brook
The University of Maine men’s basketball team came back from a 15-point first half deficit to cut the lead to one, but Stony Brook was able to outlast the Black Bears for a 55-48 win. Maine falls to 12-16 overall and 6-10 in America East play while Stony Brook improves to 20-8 and 14-2. Alasdair Fraser (Falkirk, Scotland) led Maine with a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds.
February 25, 2012
Men's Basketball Heads to Stony Brook for a Game on the CBS Sports Network
The University of Maine men's basketball team heads to Stony Brook for a game Sunday on the CBS Sports Network. Fans can also catch all the action on the Black Bear Sports Network.
February 22, 2012
Vote for Fans' Choice America East Basketball Players of the Year!
The 2012 America East Fans' Choice Player of the Year award ballots are open! Fans are encouraged to vote for their favorite Black Bears who are nominated for this year's award. Samantha Baranowski (Stanhope, N.J.), Alasdair Fraser (Falkirk, Scotland), Gerald McLemore (San Diego, Calif.) and Brittany Williams (Rochester, N.Y.) represent the four nominated Maine student-athletes.
February 22, 2012
Men's Basketball Defeats New Hampshire on Senior Day
The University of Maine men’s basketball team used a 12-to-4 run midway through the second half to take a 10-point lead en route to a 71-58 win over New Hampshire on Senior Day. Maine is now 12-15 overall and 6-9 in America east play while New Hampshire falls to 12-15 and 6-9.
February 21, 2012
Men's Basketball Hosts New Hampshire on Senior Day
The University of Maine men's basketball team hosts New Hampshire on Wednesday in the Black Bears' Senior Night. Tickets are available by calling 581-BEAR or toll-free (800) 756-TEAM.
February 18, 2012
Men's Basketball Falls Just Short Against Marist
The University of Maine men’s basketball team battled back from a 16-point deficit in the second half to cut it to just two points, but Marist was able to outlast the Black Bears for a 77-71 win in a Sears BracketBuster matchup at the Memorial Gym. Maine fell to 11-15 on the season while Marist improved to 11-16. Mike Allison (Lynden, Ontario) notched a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds and was named the America East Player of the Game.
February 17, 2012
Men's Basketball Hosts Marist in Sears BracketBuster Game Saturday
The University of Maine men's basketball team hosts Marist in a Sears BracketBuster contest on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Memorial Gym. Tickets are still available and can be purchased by calling 581-BEAR or toll-free (800) 756-TEAM.
February 15, 2012
Men's Basketball Falls at Hartford
The University of Maine men’s basketball team fell at Hartford by the score of 64-50 on Wednesday night at Chase Arena in West Hartford, Conn. With the loss Maine falls to 11-14 overall and 5-9 in America East play while Hartford improves to 7-19 and 7-7 in league play. Xavier Pollard (Bronx, N.Y.) earned Maine’s Player of the Game honor with 10 points, four rebounds and two steals.
February 14, 2012
Men's Basketball Heads to Hartford for a Game on ESPN3
The University of Maine men's basketball team travels to Hartford for a 7 p.m. game on Wednesday live on ESPN3.
February 11, 2012
Albany Defeats Men's Basketball 76-68
The University of Maine men’s basketball team fell to Albany by the score of 76-68 on Saturday afternoon in Alfond Arena. Maine is now 11-13 overall and 5-8 in America East play while Albany goes to 16-12 and 8-6 in league play. Alasdair Fraser (Falkirk, Scotland) led Maine with 21 points and four rebounds.
February 10, 2012
Men's Basketball Hosts Albany on Saturday
The University of Maine men's basketball team hosts Albany at 2 p.m. on Saturday in the Alfond Arena. The game could have huge seeding implications for the America East Tournament which is just three weeks away.
February 9, 2012
Men's Basketball Falls at Boston University
The University of Maine men’s basketball team fell at Boston University by the score of 67-54 on Thursday at Case Gymnasium in Boston, Mass. Maine is now 11-12 overall and 5-7 in America East play while Boston University goes to 14-13 and 10-3 in league play. Maine was led by its America East Player of the Game Jon McAllian (Bangor, Maine) who scored a career-high 12 points.
February 8, 2012
Men's Basketball Heads to Boston University
The University of Maine men's basketball teams heads to Boston to battle the Terriers on Thursday night. The Black Bear Sports Network will have all the action live!
February 7, 2012
Fraser and Edwards Garner America East Weekly Awards
University of Maine men's basketball standouts Alasdair Fraser and Justin Edwards have been named the America East Player and Rookie of the Week.
February 6, 2012
Men's Basketball's Second Half Rally Falls Short Against Vermont
The University of Maine men’s basketball team second half rally fell short as Vermont pulled away late for 73-63 win Monday in the Memorial Gym. Maine falls to 11-11 overall and 5-6 in America East play while Vermont goes to 16-10 and 10-2 in league play. Maine was led by its America East Player of the Game Gerald McLemore (San Diego, Calif.) who had 20 points.
February 5, 2012
Men's Basketball Hosts Vermont on Monday
The University of Maine men's basketball team hosts Vermont on Monday in the Memorial Gym. The Black Bears are riding a three-game win streak while the Catamounts have won six in a row.
February 4, 2012
Singleton's Free Throws in Overtime Propel Men's Basketball to 77-76 Win Over UMBC
Raheem Singleton’s (Boston, Mass.) free throws with under seven seconds remaining lifted the University of Maine men’s basketball team to a 77-76 overtime victory at UMBC on Saturday. Maine is now 11-10 overall and 5-5 in America East play while UMBC falls to 3-19 and 2-9 in league play.
February 3, 2012
Andrew Rogers Named to CoSIDA District I All-Academic First Team
University of Maine men's basketball standout Andrew Rogers has been named to the CoSIDA District I All-Academic First Team.
February 3, 2012
Men's Basketball Heads to UMBC
The University of Maine men's basketball team heads to UMBC for an America East clash on Saturday afternoon. Fans can catch all the action on the Black Bear Sports Network.
January 30, 2012
Men's Basketball to Host Marist in Sears BracketBusters Matchup
The University of Maine men's basketball team will host Marist in a Sears BracketBusters matchup on Feb. 18 or 19 at a time to be determined.
January 30, 2012
Edwards Picks Up Sixth Rookie of the Week Honor
University of Maine men’s basketball standout Justin Edwards has been honored with his sixth America East Rookie of the Week Award.
January 28, 2012
Allison's Double-Double Leads Men's Basketball to 67-59 Win Over Binghamton
Mike Allison (Lynden, Ontario) notched a double-double with 10 points and 15 rebounds to lead the University of Maine men’s basketball team to a 67-59 America East victory over Binghamton on Saturday afternoon. Maine is now 10-10 overall and 4-5 in league play while Binghamton falls to 0-21 and 0-9 in conference play.
January 27, 2012
Men's Basketball Hosts Binghamton on Saturday at 2 p.m.
The University of Maine men's basketball team hosts Binghamton on Saturday at 2 p.m. Fans can win one of over $2,000 of prizes during America East 'Fandemonium.'
January 26, 2012
AMERICA EAST FANDEMONIUM IS HERE!!!!!!!!!!
Join us January 28th for the Maine Basketball Doubleheader against Binghamton for your chance to win one of these awesome prizes being given away throughout the games! (over $2,000 dollars worth!)
January 25, 2012
Men's Basketball Defeats New Hampshire 80-69
Gerald McLemore (San Diego, Calif.) scored a game-high 25 points to lead the University of Maine men’s basketball team to an 80-69 win over New Hampshire on Wednesday night. Maine is now 9-10 overall and 3-5 in America East play while New Hampshire fell to 7-12 and 2-6 in league play.
January 24, 2012
Men's Basketball Heads to Rival New Hampshire on Wednesday
The University of Maine men's basketball teams heads to rival New Hampshire for a game Wednesday night. Fans can catch all the action on the Black Bear Sports Network.
January 21, 2012
Men's Basketball Falls in Defensive Struggle to Stony Brook
The University of Maine men’s basketball battled hard, but fell to first-place Stony Brook 58-52 on Saturday afternoon in the Memorial Gym. Maine is now 8-10 overall and 2-5 in America East play while Stony Brook goes to 11-7 and 6-1 in league play. Maine was led by its America East Player of the Game Xavier Pollard (Bronx, N.Y.) who had 14 points and nine rebounds.
January 20, 2012
Men's Basketball Hosts First-Place Stony Brook on Saturday at 1 p.m. in Memorial Gym
The University of Maine men’s basketball team (8-9, 2-4) hosts the Stony Brook Seawolves (10-7, 5-1) in the Memorial Gym on Saturday at 1 p.m.
January 19, 2012
Men's Basketball Falls to Hot-Shooting Hartford
The University of Maine men’s basketball team fell to hot-shooting Hartford 63-49 on Thursday night at the Memorial Gym. Maine falls to 8-9 overall and 2-4 in America East play while Hartford goes to 4-14 and 4-2 in league play. Maine was led by its America East Player of the Game Alasdair Fraser (Falkirk, Scotland) who had 12 points, eight rebounds and three assists.
January 18, 2012
Men's Basketball Hosts Hartford Thursday in the Memorial Gym
The University of Maine men's basketball team hosts the Hartford Hawks on Thursday night in the Memorial Gym.
January 16, 2012
Men's Basketball Falls at Vermont
The University of Maine men’s basketball team fell to Vermont on Monday night by the score of 79-65. Maine is now 8-8 overall and 2-3 in America East play while Vermont is now 10-10 and 4-2 in league play. Justin Edwards (Whitby, Ontario) led Maine with 19 points and seven assists.
January 16, 2012
Men's Basketball Goes to Vermont
The University of Maine men's basketball team travels to take on defending America East Regular Season Champion Vermont on Monday. Fans can catch all the action on the Black Bear Sports Network, or watch the game free at uvmathletics.com.
January 16, 2012
Justin Edwards Named Rookie of the Week for Fifth Time
University of Maine men’s basketball standout Justin Edwards has been named the America East Rookie of the Week for the fifth time.
January 14, 2012
Men's Basketball Falls to Albany
The University of Maine men’s basketball team lost a heartbreaker to Albany 76-75 on Saturday evening. Maine was led by its America East Player of the Game Justin Edwards (Whitby, Ontario) who had had a team-high 19 points.
January 13, 2012
Men's Basketball Travels to Albany
The University of Maine men's basketball team travels to take on the Albany Great Danes at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Fans can catch all the action on the Black Bear Sports Network.
January 11, 2012
Men's Basketball Rallies But Falls to Boston University 77-68
The University of Maine men’s basketball team rallied, but fell to Boston University by the score of 77-68 on Wednesday evening. Maine falls to 8-6 overall and 2-1 in league play while Boston University goes to 6-11 and 2-1. Maine was led by its America East Player of the Game Justin Edwards (Whitby, Ontario) who had 10 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.
January 10, 2012
Men's Basketball Hosts America East Champion Boston University on Wednesday
The University of Maine men's basketball team hosts the defending America East champion and preseason favorite Boston University of Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. in the Alfond Arena.
January 7, 2012
McLemore and Fraser Lead Men's Basketball to 89-70 Win Over UMBC
The University of Maine men’s basketball team used a 10-to-1 run in the second half to get some breathing room and cruised the rest of the way to an 89-70 win over UMBC on Saturday. Maine is now 8-5 overall and 2-0 in league play while UMBC falls to 2-13 and 1-2 in America East play. Gerald McLemore (San Diego, Calif.) was Maine’s America East Player of the Game with 29 points.
January 6, 2012
Men's Basketball Hosts UMBC in Game Two of Doubleheader
The University of Maine men's basketball team, winner of four out of its last five, hosts the UMBC Retrievers in game two of a men's-women's doubleheader at 2:30, or 30 minutes after the conclusion of the women's game.
January 2, 2012
Men's Basketball Downs Binghamton 76-61 in America East Opener
Alasdair Fraser (Falkirk, Scotland) scored 25 points and grabbed eight rebounds and Justin Edwards (Whitby, Ontario) had 15 points, nine rebounds and six assists to lead the Maine men’s basketball team to a 76-61 win at Binghamton in its America East opener on Monday evening. The Black Bears improve to 7-5 overall and 1-0 in league play while Binghamton falls to 0-13 and 0-1 in conference play.
January 1, 2012
Men's Basketball Travels to Binghamton for America East Opener
The University of Maine men's basketball team, winner of three out of its last four games, travels to take on Binghamton on Monday in the America East opener for both teams.
December 29, 2011
Men's Basketball Falls to Florida Gulf Coast
The University of Maine men’s basketball team fell to Florida Gulf Coast 84-72 on Thursday evening in Fort Myers, Fla. Maine is now 6-5 on the year while Florida Gulf Coast goes to 5-7. The Black Bears were led by America East Player of the Game Gerald McLemore (San Diego, Calif.) who had a game-high 26 points.
December 28, 2011
Men's Basketball Travels to Florida Gulf Coast
The University of Maine men's basketball team travels to take on Florida Gulf Coast for a 7 p.m. game on Thursday. Jim Churchill will have all the action on the Black Bear Sports Network.
December 27, 2011
Fraser and Edwards Garner America East Weekly Awards
University of Maine men’s basketball standouts Alasdair Fraser and Justin Edwards have been named the America East Player and Rookie of the Week.
December 23, 2011
Men's Basketball Wins Third-Straight, 71-58 Over Brown
The University of Maine men’s basketball team used a 12-to-2 run midway through the second half to take an 11-point lead en route to a 71-58 win over Brown on Friday afternoon. Maine was led by America East Player of the Game Justin Edwards (Whitby, Ontario) who had 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists while Alasdair Fraser (Falkirk, Scotland) added 17 points and eight rebounds. Maine is now 6-4 on the season while Brown falls to 5-
December 22, 2011
Coach Woodward Signs Contract Extension
University of Maine Athletic Director Steve Abbott announced that men’s basketball head coach Ted Woodward has signed an extension through the 2015 season.
December 22, 2011
Men's Basketball Heads to Brown for Friday Afternoon Contest
The University of Maine men's basketball team heads to Brown for a Friday afternoon game at 2 p.m. Fans can catch all the action live on the Black Bear Sports Network.
December 21, 2011
Fraser, McLemore and Edwards Lead Men's Basketball to 64-60 Win
Justin Edwards’ (Whitby, Ontario) layup with 55 seconds left broke the tie and Gerald McLemore (San Diego, Calif.) hit two key free throws as the University of Maine men’s basketball team defeated Eastern Illinois on Wednesday night. Maine is now 5-4 while Eastern Illinois fell to 6-5.
December 20, 2011
Men's Basketball Hosts Eastern Illinois on Wednesday in the Memorial Gym
The University of Maine men's basketball team hosts Eastern Illinois on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Gym. Tickets are still available, and can be purchased by calling 581-BEAR or toll-free (800) 756-TEAM.
December 19, 2011
Allison Returns and Leads Men's Basketball to 77-60 Win Over Utah Valley
Mike Allison (Lynden, Ontario) scored 11 points, grabbed seven rebounds and had six blocks in his first game back to lead the Maine men’s basketball team to a 77-60 win over Utah Valley on Monday night. Maine is now 4-4 on the season while Utah Valley falls to 6-7.
December 18, 2011
Men's Basketball Hosts Utah Valley on Monday in the Memorial Gym
The University of Maine men's basketball team hosts the Utah Valley Wolverines in the Memorial Gym on Monday at 7 p.m. Tickets are still available, and can be purchased by calling 581-BEAR or (800) 756-TEAM.
December 12, 2011
Justin Edwards Named 10th-Best Freshman in Country
University of Maine freshman Justin Edwards has been named the 10th-best freshman in the country according to Jeff Borzello of CBSSPORTS.com.
December 10, 2011
Men's Basketball Travels West to Take on San Diego
The University of Maine men's basketball team travels to take on San Diego on Saturday at 9 p.m. Fans can catch all the action on the Black Bear Sports Network.
December 10, 2011
McLemore Nets 23 Points in His Hometown as Maine Falls to San Diego, 77-63
SAN DIEGO, Calif.--The University of Maine men’s basketball team fell to the University of San Diego tonight by a score of 77-63. The loss drops the Black Bears to 3-4 on the season while the win brings the Toreros to 5-4. San Diego native Gerald McLemore (San Diego, Calif.) led the Black Bears with 23 points on the night, including a perfect 5-5 from the free throw line. Raheem Singleton (Boston, Mass.) grabbed 11 points and four rebounds for the Black Bears. Torero Johnny Dee led the way for San Diego with 26 points on the night, including shooting 8-13 from beyond the arc. Alasdair Fraser (Falkirk, Scotland) had a game high 10 rebounds on the night. Maine as a team went 9-for-9 from the line.
December 7, 2011
Men's Basketball Travels to Powerhouse Notre Dame
The University of Maine men's basketball team travels to take on Big East powerhouse Notre Dame on Thursday. Catch the game on ESPN3 or listen to the Black Bear Sports Network with Ron Lisnet covering all the action.
December 5, 2011
Edwards Picks Up Third-Straight Weekly Award
University of Maine men’s basketball freshman Justin Edwards has been named the America East Rookie of the Week for the third-straight week. It is only the seventh time in league history, and first since 2006 the feat has been accomplished.
December 4, 2011
Men's Basketball Heads to Atlantic-10 Foe Rhode Island on Sunday
The University of Maine men's basketball team travels to take on Atlantic-10 foe Rhode Island on Sunday at 2 p.m. Fans can catch all the action live on the Black Bear Sports Network.
December 4, 2011
Fraser and Singleton Lead Men's Basketball to 76-74 Overtime Win Over Rhode Island
Raheem Singleton (Boston, Mass.) had a steal and made two free throws in overtime that proved to be the deciding factor as Maine defeated Rhode Island 76-74 in overtime. The Black Bears are now 3-2 while the Rams from the Atlantic-10 Conference fall to 1-7.
November 30, 2011
Men's Basketball to Have Two Games on National TV
The University of Maine men’s basketball team’s games at Hartford on Feb. 15 and at Stony Brook on Feb. 26 will be broadcast before a national television audience as announced by the America East Conference.
November 30, 2011
Men's Basketball Travels to Eastern Illinois
The University of Maine men's basketball team travels to take on Eastern Illinois on Wednesday.
November 30, 2011
Men's Basketball Comes Back to Force Overtime, But Falls to Eastern Illinois
The University of Maine men’s basketball team fought back from 10 points down with 49 seconds left to force overtime, but fell to Eastern Illinois 85-80. Maine is now 2-2 on the year while Eastern Illinois goes to 4-2. The Black Bears were led by America East Player of the Game Gerald McLemore (San Diego, Calif.) who had 26 points and six rebounds.
November 28, 2011
Justin Edwards Earns Second-Straight Weekly Honor
University of Maine men’s basketball freshman Justin Edwards has been named the America East Rookie of the Week for the second-straight week.
November 27, 2011
Edwards and McLemore Lead Men's Basketball to 72-60 Win Over Holy Cross
Justin Edwards (Whitby, Ontario) scored a game-high 22 points and Gerald McLemore (San Diego, Calif.) added 20 as the University of Maine men’s basketball team defeated Holy Cross 72-60 on Sunday afternoon at the Alfond Arena. With the win, Maine is now 2-1 on the year while Holy Cross falls to 2-4.
November 26, 2011
Men's Basketball Hosts Holy Cross on Sunday Afternoon
The University of Maine men's basketball team hosts Patriot League foe Holy Cross on Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Alfond Arena. Tickets are available by calling 581-BEAR or (800) 756-TEAM. Fans can listen to all the action on the Black Bear Sports Network.
November 21, 2011
Justin Edwards Named America East Rookie of the Week
University of Maine men's basketball freshman Justin Edwards has been named the America East Rookie of the Week.
November 17, 2011
Men's Basketball Hangs Tough, But Falls to #4 UConn
The University of Maine men’s basketball team battled tough, fourth-ranked UConn was able to pull away in the second half en route to a 80-60 win over the Black Bears. Maine falls to 1-1 on the season while the defending National Champions are now 3-0. Maine was led by its America East Player of the Game Justin Edwards (Whitby, Onatrio) who had a game-high 20 points.
November 15, 2011
Men's Basketball Announces the Signing of Dimitry Akanda-Coronel
University of Maine men’s basketball head coach Ted Woodward has announced the signing of Dimitry Akanda-Coronel to a National Letter of Intent to attend the University of Maine in the Fall of 2012 and play for the men’s basketball team.
November 14, 2011
Men's Basketball Opens the Season on Monday in the Pit Against Maine-Machias
The University of Maine men's basketball team opens up regular season play at home on Monday evening in the Memorial Gym against the Maine-Machias Clippers. Tickets are available, and can be purchased by calling 581-BEAR or toll-free (800) 756-TEAM.
November 14, 2011
Men's Basketball Defeats Maine-Machias 113-49
Justin Edwards (Whitby, Ontario) scored 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead five Black Bears in double-figures as Maine defeated Maine-Machias 113-49 in the season opener in the Memorial Gym. Maine is now 1-0 while Maine-Machias falls to 1-4.
November 9, 2011
Men's and Women's Basketball to Host Free Clinic
Looking for a break from the pandemonium of 'Black Friday'? Women's head coach Richard Barron and men's head coach Ted Woodward will direct a free basketball clinic at 'The Pit' inside Memorial Gymnasium on Fri, Nov. 25 from 9-10 a.m.
November 5, 2011
Men's Basketball Battles the University of Ottawa Today in the Pit!
The University of Maine men's basketball team plays the University of Ottawa today in the Black Bears' final exhibition game of the season. Tip-off is scheduled for 4 p.m.
November 5, 2011
Fraser Leads Men's Basketball to Win Over Ottawa
Alasdair Fraser (Falkirk, Scotland) scored 21 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked five shots to lead the UMaine men’s basketball team to a 79-56 win over the University of Ottawa in an exhibition game on Saturday afternoon.
October 30, 2011
Allison Leads Men's Basketball to Win Over Fisher
Mike Allison (Lynden, Ontario) notched a double-double to lead the University of Maine men’s basketball team to a 91-45 win over Fisher in an exhibition game on Sunday afternoon.
