News
August 6, 2012
Friends of Maine Women's Basketball 18th Annual Golf Classic Set for Sept. 17
It's that time again! The Friends of Maine Women's Basketball are inviting all Black Bear fans to join them and BRING IT ON at the 18th annual Golf Classic on Monday, September 17 at the Penobscot Valley Country Club in Orono.
June 20, 2012
Samantha Baranowski to Play Professionally in Germany
Former University of Maine women's basketball standout Samantha Baranowski (Stanhope, N.J.) has agreed to a deal to play for the Marburg Blue Dolphins professional basketball team in Germany's first division.
June 2, 2012
Women's Basketball Receives High Marks on Incoming Recruiting Class
The University of Maine women’s basketball program recently completed its 2012 recruiting season and will add nine newcomers to this season’s squad. The Black Bears locked up three student-athletes from the United States in the fall signing period before going on to ink six overseas student-athletes in the spring. Maine’s incoming class of nine has received high marks in terms of overall recruiting class rankings.
May 23, 2012
Women's Basketball to Host 'Bears N Claws' Lobster Dinner
The University of Maine women's basketball team would love to be your host for a special lobster dinner on July 19th! Come out and join the Black Bears for a night filled with food, fun, games and music!
May 23, 2012
Former Black Bear Emily Ellis Inducted into Maine Sports Hall of Fame
Former Women's Basketball standout Emily Ellis was inducted into the 37th Maine Sports Hall of Fame Class in a ceremony held at the Bangor Civic Center on May 20th.
May 23, 2012
Future Black Bear Sophie Weckström Named 2012 Women's National League Rookie of the Year
Incoming Black Bear Sophie Weckström (Espoo, Finland) has been named the 2012 Women's National League Rookie of the Year, as announced by the league on Tuesday afternoon.
May 21, 2012
Women's Basketball Announces the Signing of Anna Heise
University of Maine women’s basketball head coach Richard Barron has announced that Anna Heise has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend the University of Maine and join the women’s basketball team beginning in the fall of 2012.
May 17, 2012
Women's Basketball Signs Chantel Charles
University of Maine women's basketball head coach Richard Barron and his staff have announced that Chantel Charles has signed her National Letter of Intent to attend the University of Maine and join the women's basketball squad in the fall of 2012.
May 15, 2012
Women's Basketball Inks Milica Mitrovic
Head Women’s Basketball Coach Richard Barron has announced that Milica Mitrovic has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend the University of Maine and join the women’s basketball team beginning in the fall of 2012.
May 11, 2012
Jill Poe Promoted to Associate Head Coach
Head coach Richard Barron has announced the promotion of Jill Poe to Associate Head Coach with the University of Maine women's basketball team.
May 1, 2012
Future Black Bear Lauren Bodine Named to Kentucky State All-Star Squad
Future University of Maine women's basketball student-athlete Lauren Bodine has been named to the Kentucky State All-Star squad. Bodine was one of just 12 basketball standouts in the state that was honored to the All-Star team.
April 30, 2012
Women's Basketball Signs Sophie Weckström
University of Maine women's basketball head coach Richard Barron and his staff are pleased to announce the signing of Sophie Weckström to a National Letter of Intent to join the Black Bears' program beginning in the fall of 2012.
April 17, 2012
Former Coach Joanne P. McCallie to Hold Book Signings in Maine
Former University of Maine women's basketball Head Coach Joanne P. McCallie has written a book titled "Choice Not Chance: Rules for Building a Fierce Competitor" and will be holding book signings at two Maine locations.
April 12, 2012
Women's Basketball Announces Two Signings
University of Maine Women's Basketball Head Coach Richard Barron has announced that Michal Assaf and Mikaela Gustafsson have completed their National Letters of Intent and will be joining the Black Bears in the fall of 2012.
April 4, 2012
Women's Basketball Post-Season ALL IN Gathering to be Held on April 24
The University of Maine Women's Basketball Friends Group will be holding a post-season ALL IN gathering for the team, staff and any fans interested in joining. The gathering will take place on Tuesday, April 24 from 6:30-8:30 PM at Wells Conference Center on campus.
March 29, 2012
Coach Barron to Appear on ESPN's "Outside the Lines" Today at 3 PM
Women's Basketball Head Coach Richard Barron will be featured today at 3 PM on ESPN's "Outside the Lines". Coach Barron will be speaking on the topic of Title IX, specifically the use of male students as "practice players" during regular women's basketball practices, amongst other topics.
March 14, 2012
Women's Basketball Summer Camps Now Accepting Applicants!
The University of Maine women's basketball team has begun accepting applications for its two camps, brought to you by Dunkin Donuts, that it will be offering this summer. The Black Bears will be putting on two separate camps, an individual youth camp and a team camp, starting at the end of June.
March 13, 2012
Post-Season Banquet Scheduled for April 24
A post-season banquet for the Maine women’s basketball team, coaches, friends, families, and other fans will be held at Wells Commons on the UMaine campus on Tuesday evening, April 24. Details will be forthcoming by mail and right here on GoBlackBears.com. Be ALL IN and join the fun.
March 2, 2012
Strong Effort Falls Short as #8 Maine Falls to #1 Boston University in Quarterfinal Action, 52-43
Despite a strong effort in Friday’s quarterfinal matchup, the #8 Black Bears’ season came to an end with a 52-43 loss to #1 Boston University. Courtney Anderson (Greene, Maine) led Maine with a career-high 13 points while Samantha Baranowski (Stanhope, N.J.) chipped in eight points and a team-high nine rebounds.
March 1, 2012
Baranowski, Walczak Honored by America East
Samantha Baranowski (Stanhope, N.J.) and Danielle Walczak (Lee, N.H.) have each been honored with post season accolades by the America East Conference. Baranowski has been named to the All-Conference Third Team while Walczak earns a spot on the league’s All-Rookie squad, as announced by the conference at the annual post-season awards banquet on Thursday afternoon.
March 1, 2012
#8 Maine Defeats #9 Stony Brook in Opening Round of America East Tournament
Clutch free throw shooting, offensive rebounding and defensive efforts down the stretch proved to be the difference as the Black Bears picked up their first America East tournament win since 2006, downing #9 Stony Brook 49-43 in Thursday evening’s opening round matchup. Samantha Baranowski (Stanhope, N.J.) paced the Black Bear attack with 16 points and eight rebounds while Danielle Walczak (Lee, N.H.) added 10 points and eight rebounds.
February 28, 2012
Women's Basketball to Meet Stony Brook in Opening Round of America East Tournament
The University of Maine women’s basketball team (7-22, 4-12 America East) will look to continue its winning streak against Stony Brook (4-25, 1-15) when the two meet up for the second year in a row in the opening round of the 2012 America East Tournament.
February 25, 2012
Late Rally Propels Maine Past Stony Brook on Senior Day
The Black Bears used a late rally to overcome a seven point deficit and eventually took a lead with a little over a minute left that it would not relinquish as Maine closed out senior day with a 45-40 win over visiting Stony Brook on Saturday afternoon. Brittany Williams (Rochester, N.Y.) paced the Maine attack as the senior totaled a game-high 12 points to go along with seven rebounds and three assists to earn her Maine's America East Player of the Game. The win moves Maine to 7-22 and 4-12 in America East play while the Seawolves fall to 4-25, 1-15 in league action.
February 24, 2012
Maine to Host Stony Brook on Senior Day
The University of Maine women’s basketball team (6-22, 3-12 America East) will look for the sweep over visiting Stony Brook (4-24, 1-14) on Senior Day at Alfond Arena.
February 23, 2012
Final "Time Out Luncheon with Coach Barron" Changed to Monday, Feb. 27
The final luncheon with Coach Barron at Hollywood Slots Buffet has been changed to Monday, Feb. 27. The luncheon will still be in its original time slot of 12-1:30 pm at Hollywood Slots. All fans and community members are invited to attend and to sit down and talk with Coach over a fine lunch and discuss the upcoming America East Conference Tournament.
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
Second Half Comeback Falls Short for Maine at New Hampshire
The Black Bears (6-22, 3-12 America East) showed a great second half fight Wednesday evening at New Hampshire (15-12, 8-7), fighting back multiple times from down by double-digits to cut the lead to as little as five at one point. However, the Black Bears never could even things up, falling to the Wildcats 65-53. Brittany Williams (Rochester, N.Y.) was named Maine's America East Player of the Game as she tallied 13 points with four rebounds.
February 21, 2012
Women's Basketball Travels to New Hampshire for a 7 pm Tip on Wednesday
The University of Maine women’s basketball team (6-21, 3-11 America East) will look to spoil the Wildcats’ senior day as they battle New Hampshire (14-12, 7-7) on Wednesday evening in Maine’s final regular season road contest.
February 19, 2012
Maine Drops Contest at Vermont, 71-54
A second half surge from Vermont proved to be too much for Maine to overcome as the Black Bears fell 71-54 to the Catamounts. The loss slips Maine back to 6-21 and 3-11 in America East action while Vermont improves to 10-18, 4-11 in league play. Corinne Wellington (Rochester, N.Y.) netted 14 points and pulled down four rebounds to earn Maine’s America East Player of the Game.
February 17, 2012
Women's Basketball Travels to Battle Vermont on Sunday Afternoon
The University of Maine women’s basketball team (6-20, 3-10 America East) looks to sweep the season series from Vermont (9-18, 3-11) when it travels to battle the Catamounts on Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m.
February 15, 2012
Maine Falls to Hartford; Meets $10k Play4Kay Goal
The University of Maine women's basketball squad fell to Hartford 59-40 on Wednesday evening on a special Play4Kay night at Alfond Arena. The loss slips Maine back to 6-20 and 3-10 in America East play while the Hawks improved to 17-10, 8-5 in league action. Danielle Walczak (Lee, N.H.) led Maine with 11 points and five rebounds, earning her Maine's America East Player of the Game nod.
February 14, 2012
Black Bears Host Hartford in Play4Kay Game
The University of Maine women’s basketball team (6-19, 3-9 America East) welcomes Hartford (16-10, 7-5) to Alfond Arena for the second meeting of the season between the two teams.
February 13, 2012
Danielle Walczak Named America East Rookie of the Week
University of Maine women's basketball freshman Danielle Walczak (Lee, N.H.) has been named this week's America East Rookie of the Week, as announced by the conference on Monday.
February 11, 2012
Women's Basketball Drops Contest at Albany, 68-55
The University of Maine Women's Basketball team fell to 6-19 and 3-9 in America East action as it was defeated 68-55 at Albany (17-9, 11-2) on Saturday afternoon at SEFCU arena. Corinne Wellington (Rochester, N.Y.) had nine points and matched a career-high with 11 rebounds, earning her Maine's America East Player of the Game nod. Samantha Baranowski (Stanhope, N.J.) led Maine in the scoring column with 13 points and nine rebounds.
February 10, 2012
Women's Basketball Travels to Battle Albany on Saturday at 2 pm
The University of Maine women’s basketball team (6-18, 3-8 America East) takes to the road to battle the current #2 team in America East in the Albany Great Danes (16-9, 10-2) on Saturday at 2 p.m.
February 8, 2012
Solid First Half Not Enough as Maine Falls to Boston University
Down 15 midway through the first half the Black Bears showed resilence and came to life as they would battle back and trail the current number one ranked team in the league in undefeated Boston University by just three at the half. However, the Terriers outscored Maine 43-23 in the second half to grab the America East victory 73-50. The loss slips Maine back to 6-18 overall, 3-8 in league play while Boston University improves to 18-6 and remainds undefeated in America East action at 11-0.
February 7, 2012
Black Bears Return Home, Host Boston University Wednesday Evening at 7 pm
The University of Maine women’s basketball team (6-17, 3-7 America East) look to get back on the winning track as it welcomes current top-seeded Boston University (17-6, 10-1 AE) to Alfond Arena.
February 4, 2012
Women's Basketball Falls at UMBC
The University of Maine women’s basketball team held tight to UMBC throughout the first half but fell in the end by a score of 66-44. The loss slips Maine back to 6-17 and 3-7 in league play while the Retrievers improve to 12-12 and 6-5 in America East play. Samantha Baranowski (Stanhope, N.J.) led the Black Bears with nine points and a career-high 14 rebounds as she was named Maine’s America East Player of the Game.
February 2, 2012
Women's Basketball Travels to UMBC for a 1 pm Tip on Saturday
The University of Maine women’s basketball team (6-16, 3-6 America East) looks for its second win in a row when it travels to take on UMBC (11-12, 5-5) on Saturday afternoon.
February 1, 2012
Future Black Bear Liz Wood Becomes All-Time Leading Scorer and Rebounder at Liberty High School
With 28 points and seven rebounds in her team's 52-32 win over Warren County, future Black Bear Liz Wood became the all-time leading scorer and rebounder in Liberty High School history.
January 30, 2012
Black Bears Raising Money for "Play4Kay" Initiative - $6,155/$10,000
The goal has been set. The University of Maine women’s basketball team is looking for your help in raising $10,000 for the Play4Kay initiative with all donations going straight to the Kay Yow Foundation to support breast cancer research. We are currently at $6,155 of total money raised! Thank you for your support and please keep the donations coming!
January 28, 2012
Baranowski Tallies Career-High 20 Points as Maine Downs Binghamton 48-47
solid defensive effort and some clutch free throw shooting down the stretch, paired with a career-high 20 points from Maine America East Player of the Game in Samantha Baranowski (Stanhope, N.J.) provided the spark the Black Bears would need as Maine defeated Binghamton 48-47 on Saturday afternoon. The win moves Maine to 6-16 overall and 3-6 in league action while the Bearcats fall to 10-12, 4-5 in America East play.
January 27, 2012
Women's Basketball Hosts Binghamton Saturday Afternoon on Alumnae Weekend
The University of Maine women’s basketball team (5-16, 2-6 America East) start the second half of the America East schedule with today’s contest against Binghamton (10-11, 4-3 AE) on Alumnae Weekend for the Black Bears.
January 26, 2012
Women's Basketball Alumnae Weekend Set For Jan. 28-29
The University of Maine women's basketball team will welcome back a total of 37 alumnae, spanning seven decades for its annual Alumnae Weekend. This year's events will take place on Jan. 28-29 with the Black Bears hosting Binghamton on Jan. 28 at 4:30 p.m.
January 25, 2012
New Hampshire Slips Past Maine in Women's Basketball Action
The University of Maine women's basketball team saw three of its players score in double-figures on Wednesday night inside Memorial Gym but New Hampshire scored 30 points off Black Bear turnovers en route to a 66-50 America East victory. The loss slips Maine back to 5-16 overall and 2-6 America East play while the Wildcats improve to 11-9, 4-4 in league play. Ashleigh Roberts (Wilmington, Del.) led the Black Bears as the sophomore tallied her second career double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds, earning Maine's America East Player of the Game selection.
January 23, 2012
Come Join Us at Beach Night as Maine Battles UNH Wednesday Night at the Pit!
Tired of the cold and dreary days we've been having lately? Find yourself dreaming of those warm summer days at the beach? Well we have an answer for you! The women's basketball team will be hosting rival New Hampshire on Wednesday night at 6 pm inside the Pit on Beach Night!
January 23, 2012
Black Bears Sportsmanship Academy to be Held Saturday Between Basketball Games
Join UMaine student-athletes and head women's basketball coach, Richard Barron, in between games on Saturday January 28th in the Alfond Family Lounge for the Black Bear Sportsmanship Academy. All children in grades K-8 who attend either game are invited to attend the event for free! The activities are scheduled to start at approximately 3:45pm at the conclusion of the men's basketball game.
January 21, 2012
Black Bears Pick Up Second America East Victory, Defeat Stony Brook 57-44
Four Black Bears totaled double-figures in scoring as the University of Maine Women's Basketball team (5-14, 2-4 America East) defeated Stony Brook (4-15, 1-6 AE) by a score of 57-44 on Saturday afternoon. Samantha Baranowski (Stanhope, N.J.) was named Maine's America East Player of the Game as she totaled double-digits in scoring for the fourth-straight game with 12 points and seven rebounds.
January 20, 2012
Women's Basketball Returns to Action Saturday at Stony Brook
The University of Maine women’s basketball team (4-15, 1-5 America East) finished out its road swing with a Saturday afternoon matchup at Stony Brook (4-15, 1-5 AE) in a battle of two teams who faced off in the opening round of last year’s America East Tournament.
January 19, 2012
Late Surge Comes Up Short at Hartford as Maine Falls 64-52
The Black Bears made a late run, outscoring Hartford 14-4 in the final three minutes, but ran out of time as the Hawks took the America East contest 64-52 on Thursday evening at Chase Arena. The win moves Hartford to 11-9 and 2-4 in the conference while the Black Bears fall to 4-15, 1-5 in league play.
January 18, 2012
Women's Basketball Travels to Hartford for Thursday Evening Matchup
The University of Maine women’s basketball team (4-14, 1-4 America East) takes to the road for a pair of America East contests as it will first look for its second conference win in a row with a contest against last season’s America East Tournament winners Hartford (10-9, 1-4) on Thursday evening.
January 16, 2012
Baranowski Nets Career-High as Maine Defeats Vermont, 70-60
The University of Maine women’s basketball team (4-14, 1-4 America East) used the combination of free throw shooting and work inside the paint, scoring 66 of its 70 total points from either the free throw line or inside the bucket, to pick up its first America East win of the season, 70-60 over the visiting Vermont Catamounts (8-11, 2-4 America East) on Monday evening. Samantha Baranowski was named Maine’s America East Player of the Game as she recorded a career-high 18 points while going 10-for-14 from the free throw line, to lead the Maine attack.
January 15, 2012
Maine Hosts Vermont Monday Evening at Alfond Arena
The University of Maine women’s basketball team (3-14, 0-4 America East) plays its second home game in a row as it welcomes Vermont (8-10, 2-3 AE) to Alfond Arena Monday evening at 6 p.m. This will be the 79th meeting between these two teams as the Black Bears have played Vermont the most of any foe in their history.
January 14, 2012
Black Bears Fall in Tight Contest with Albany
The University of Maine women's basketball team (3-14, 0-4 America East) engaged in a tight contest on Saturday afternoon with Albany. A game that featured 12 lead changes and eight ties eventually was decided in the final eight minutes where the Great Danes were able to extend their lead, taking the league contest 60-48. The Black Bears featured three 10 point scorers as Samantha Baranowski (Stanhope, N.J.) was named Maine's America East Player of the Game as she totaled 10 points and eight rebounds.
January 13, 2012
Women's Basketball Returns Home to Host Albany Saturday Afternoon
The University of Maine women’s basketball team (3-13, 0-3 America East) return home for a pair of games, starting with a 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon showdown with the current top team in America East Albany (10-7, 4-0 AE).
January 11, 2012
Women's Basketball Falls at Boston University, 75-34
The University of Maine women’s basketball team fell on the road to Boston University by the score of 75-34 on Wednesday evening in Case Gym. Ashleigh Roberts (Wilmington, Del.) was named Maine’s America East Player of the Game as the sophomore totaled 15 points, five rebounds and three assists. The loss slips the Black Bears back to 3-13 overall and 0-3 in league play while the Terriers improve to 10-6 and 3-0 in the conference.
January 10, 2012
Black Bears Travel to Battle Boston University Wednesday Night
The University of Maine women’s basketball team (3-12, 0-2 America East) travels to Boston University (9-6, 2-0 AE) to battle last season’s America East Tournament runner-ups in a 7 p.m. contest Wednesday evening at Case Gym. This will be the 69th career meeting between these two longtime foes.
January 10, 2012
An Evening With Women's Basketball - Jan. 14
The University of Maine women's basketball program and its Friends Group invite all fans and community "members to join them in "An Evening With the Maine Women's Basketball Team on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 6-8 p.m.
January 7, 2012
Women's Basketball Drops 75-55 Decision to UMBC
Samantha Baranowski (Stanhope, N.J.) tallied a career-high 17 points while Brittany Williams (Rochester, N.Y.) added 15 but it was not enough as Maine fell 75-55 to visiting UMBC at Alfond Arena on Saturday afternoon. The loss slips Maine back to 3-12 and 0-2 in America East action while the Retrievers climb to 8-8 and 2-1 in league play.
January 5, 2012
Black Bears Welcome UMBC to Alfond Arena for America East Action
The University of Maine women’s basketball team (3-11, 0-1 America East) opens its home conference slate today with a match-up against defending regular season champion UMBC (7-8, 1-1 AE) in the first game of a men’s and women’s double-header.
January 4, 2012
An Updated Look at the Incoming Recruits:
Back in mid-November, Coach Barron and the Black Bears announced the signings of three recruits, Lauren Bodine (Louisville, Ky./duPont Manual High School), Brittany Wells (Indianapolis, In./Heritage Christian High School) and Elizabeth Wood (Catlee, Va./Liberty High School), who will be joining the Black Bears in the fall of 2012. The three incoming Black Bears are well into their high school seasons. Let's take a look at how they are doing thus far...
January 2, 2012
Maine Downed at Binghamton in America East Opener
Brittany Williams (Rochester, N.Y.) totaled 18 points, earning her Maine’s America East Player of the Game nod but Binghamton took home the win in each team’s conference opener, defeating Maine 72-54 on Monday evening. Samantha Baranowski (Stanhope, N.J.) added 11 points as she totaled double-figures for the second-straight game. Maine falls to 3-11 with the loss and 0-1 in America East play while Binghamton improves to 7-7 and 1-0 in league action.
December 31, 2011
Black Bears Open America East Action Monday Evening at Binghamton
The University of Maine women’s basketball team (3-10) open up America East league play when it travels to meet Binghamton (6-7) on Monday evening in a double-header in Vestal, N.Y. as the Binghamton and Maine men’s teams will do battle following the women’s game.
December 29, 2011
Black Bears Fall at Home to Siena
Danielle Walczak (Lee, N.H.) tallied a career-high 13 points to go along with six rebounds as she was named Maine's America East Player of the Game while Samantha Baranowski (Stanhope, N.J.) added 10 points and five rebounds but the Siena Saints shot 49.2% from the field en route to a 78-51 victory over the Black Bears. The loss slips Maine back to 3-10 while the Saints improved to 2-7.
December 28, 2011
Maine Returns Home to Host Siena Thursday Evening
The University of Maine women’s basketball team (3-9) returns home from the Gator Holiday Classic to take on the visiting Siena Saints (1-7) Thursday at 6 p.m. from Alfond Arena. The Black Bears are 1-1 at Alfond Arena this season while the Saints are 0-3 on the road.
December 21, 2011
Maner Tallies Career-High but Black Bears Fall to Charleston Southern
The Black Bears would open its finale at the Gator Holiday Classic with a solid opening of the first half before falling behind after Charleston Southern staged one of its few big runs of the game. Maine was unable to close the gap in the second half as it dropped the contest to the Buccaneers 78-63. Shareka Maner (Spring Hill, Fla.) tallied a career-high 13 points while pulling down eight rebounds to lead the Black Bears. Maine falls to 3-9 overall while Charleston Southern improves to 7-4.
December 20, 2011
Maine Falls to Duquesne in Opening Round of Gator Holiday Classic
The University of Maine women’s basketball team ran into a Duquesne team made up of fierce defensive pressure and a solid offensive attack as the Dukes defeated Maine 76-38 in the opening round of the Gator Holiday Classic. Courtney Anderson (Greene, Maine) paced Maine with six points, three rebounds and three assists as the Black Bears slip back to 3-8 overall while Duquesne improves to 10-1.
December 19, 2011
Women's Basketball to Open Gator Holiday Classic vs. Duquesne
The University of Maine women’s basketball team (3-7) takes to the road once again to participate in the Gator Holiday Classic hosted by the University of Florida. Maine will battle Duquesne (9-1) in game one of the tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 4:30 p.m.
December 11, 2011
Maine Fails to Overcome Early Deficit at UMass
The University of Maine women's basketball team found itself in a deep hole, down 20 points in the second half on Sunday afternoon at UMass. The Black Bears were able to battle back, fighting to within nine but ran out of time late as they fell 63-54 to the Minutewomen at the Mullins Center. Ashleigh Roberts (Wilmington, Del.) led the way for Maine as she scored all 10 of her points in the second half while adding five rebounds.
December 10, 2011
Women's Basketball Hits the Road for a 1 p.m. Contest at UMass on Sunday
The University of Maine women’s basketball team (3-6) will be looking for its fourth win in a row vs. UMass (1-8) as it travels to battle the Minutewomen at the Mullins Center Sunday at 1 p.m.
December 8, 2011
Wheeler's 18 Not Enough as Maine Falls to James Madison 64-47
Samantha Wheeler (Derry, N.H.) scored 15 of her 18 points in the second half but James Madison remained tough down the stretch as the Dukes would defeat Maine 64-47. The loss drops the Black Bears back to 3-6 while JMU improves to 6-1 overall.
December 6, 2011
Women's Basketball Returns Home, Hosts James Madison in The Pit
The University of Maine women’s basketball team (3-5) returns home from the Navy Classic to host James Madison (5-1) on Thursday evening at 6 p.m. in Memorial Gym for the Black Bears’ fifth home game of the season, and the third time playing inside ‘The Pit’.
December 3, 2011
Black Bears Downed by Navy, 73-56
The Black Bears ran into a hot shooting Navy squad on Saturday afternoon as the Midshipmen shot 53.2% from the field, including 12-for-22 from beyond the arc, en route to a 73-56 victory. Samantha Wheeler (Derry, N.H.) led the Black Bears, narrowly missing a double-double with 14 points and nine rebounds. Samantha Baranowski (Stanhope, N.J.) also had 14 points on 7-for-9 shooting and was named to the Navy Classic All-Tournament team.
December 2, 2011
Maine Falls in Tight Contest to George Washington, 54-46
Maine and George Washington would engage in a tight battle in the opening round of the Navy Classic. A game which saw seven ties and nine lead changes would eventually go to the Colonials who pulled ahead a bit at the end, taking the game 54-46.
December 1, 2011
Black Bears Set to Take Part in Navy Classic
The University of Maine women’s basketball team (3-3) will travel for the first time in four games as it visits the Naval Academy for the Navy Classic. The Black Bears will battle George Washington on Friday at 3:30 p.m. before playing the host team Navy on Saturday at 3:30.
November 29, 2011
Balanced Scoring Attack Leads Black Bears Over Maine Maritime, 73-37
Eleven Black Bears etched their names into the scoring column on Tuesday evening as the Maine women's basketball squad routed Maine Maritime Academy 73-37 in The Pit. The win moves Maine to 3-3 on the season as the Mariners slip back to 2-2. Courtney Anderson (Greene, Maine) paced the Maine attack with 10 points as she went 2-for-2 from beyond the arc while Maine's America East Player of the Game Shareka Maner (Spring Hill, Fla.) had nine points and five boards.
November 28, 2011
Women's Basketball Hosts Fourth-Straight Home Contest Tuesday Evening in The Pit
The University of Maine women’s basketball team (2-3) will play its fourth-straight home game when it hosts Maine Maritime Academy (2-1) Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. This will be the second game of the year that the Black Bears have played in Memorial Gym.
November 26, 2011
Black Bears Fall in Overtime of Dead River Company Classic Championship Game, 61-59
Ashleigh Roberts' (Wilmington, Del.) fastbreak layup with just seconds left in regulation would tie things up at 56-56, sending the Dead River Company Classic Championship into overtime. However, Brown would outscore the Black Bears by a slim 5-3 margin in the extra session to give them the Championship by a final score of 61-59.
November 25, 2011
Black Bears' Win Over Troy Propels Them Into Dead River Company Classic Championship
The University of Maine women's basketball team used a strong second-half effort to pull away from Troy in the opening round of the 2011 Dead River Company Classic, taking the contest 66-53 and giving the Black Bears a spot in the Championship game for the first time since 2006.
November 23, 2011
Women's Basketball Set to Host 19th Annual Dead River Company Classic
The University of Maine women’s basketball team will play host to the 19th annual Dead River Company Classic running from Friday, Nov. 25 through Saturday, Nov. 26.
November 19, 2011
Women's Basketball Falls to Bryant in Home Opener, 65-53
The University of Maine women's basketball team dropped a 65-53 decision to Bryant in the Black Bears' home opener at 'The Pit' inside Memorial Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon. The loss drops Maine to 1-2 on the season while the Bulldogs improve to 2-1. Sophomore Ashleigh Roberts (Wilmington, Del.) paced Maine in the scoring column with 10 points while adding a pair of rebounds and a pair of assists.
November 17, 2011
Women's Basketball Hosts Bryant in Home Opener at Memorial Gym
The University of Maine women’s basketball team welcomes Bryant to Memorial Gymnasium for this afternoon’s home opener for the Black Bears. Maine enters the contest 9-1 in its last 10 home openers and will be looking for its second win in a row after defeating Rhode Island last Sunday, 62-58. The women’s basketball team last played in Memorial Gym on Jan. 26, 1993 when it defeated Dartmouth 60-59 in an overtime thriller.
November 15, 2011
Women's Basketball Announces Three Signings
Coach Richard Barron and the University of Maine women’s basketballl program have announced the signings of three recruits who will join the program in the fall of 2012. Lauren Bodine (Louisville, Ky./duPont Manual High School), Brittany Wells (Indianapolis, In./Heritage Christian High School) and Elizabeth Wood (Catlee, Va./Liberty High School) will look to make an immediate impact for the Black Bears during the 2012-13 season.
November 13, 2011
Williams' Career-High 19 Leads Maine Past URI, 62-58
Brittany Williams (Rochester, N.Y.) tallied a career-high 19 points as the Black Bears would play solid defense down the stretch and hit their free throws to come away with a hard fought 62-58 victory over Rhode Island on Sunday afternoon. The Black Bears improve to 1-1 on the season while the Rams fall to 0-2.
November 12, 2011
Maine to Battle Rhode Island Tomorrow at 2 p.m.
The University of Maine women’s basketball team will meet the Rams of Rhode Island on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. in game two of the 2011-12 season. This will be the first meeting of the two teams since the 2005 season. Both teams enter this contest at 0-1 and in search of their first wins of the season.
November 11, 2011
Black Bears' Late Charge Comes Up Just Short at Central Conn. State, 53-48
The Black Bears opened up the 2011-12 season with a tough battle, fighting back from 11 points down and cutting the Central Connecticut State lead to just two very late but ran out of time, dropping the opening contest 53-48 to the Blue Devils. Ashleigh Roberts (Wilmington, Del.) paced the Maine attack with 16 points and six rebounds while Brittany Williams (Rochester, N.Y.) chipped in a nine point effort to go along with a career-high eight rebounds.
November 10, 2011
Women's Basketball to Kick-Off 2011-12 Season Tomorrow at 7 p.m.
The University of Maine women’s basketball team will open up the 2011-12 season Friday, Nov. 11 as it visits Central Connecticut State University for a 7 p.m. affair.
November 9, 2011
Women's and Men'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.
October 30, 2011
Black Bears Use Strong Second Half to Defeat New Brunswick, 78-62
The University of Maine women's basketball team showcased its 2011-12 squad for the first time in competitive action on Sunday afternoon when it defeated visiting New Brunswick 78-62 in an exhibition contest. The Black Bears were led by Shareka Maner (Spring Hill, Fla.) who tallied a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds while Ashleigh Roberts (Wilmington, Del.) and Corinne Wellington (Rochester, N.Y.) each poured in 13 points.
October 28, 2011
Women's Basketball Faces New Brunswick in Exhibition Contest Sunday
The University of Maine Black Bear Women’s Basketball team showcases its 2011-12 roster for the first time on the floor on Sunday, Oct. 30 when it hosts the University of New Brunswick in an exhibition contest beginning around 2:00 p.m. at Alfond Arena.
October 23, 2011
Women's Basketball Looking For Ball Girls
The University of Maine women's basketball team is looking for ball girls to help out during home games throughout the 2011-12 season.
October 13, 2011
Women's Basketball Selected Ninth in Preseason Poll
The University of Maine women’s basketball team has been selected to finish ninth in the America East Preseason Poll, announced today at the 2011 America East Tip-Off event held at the Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford, host city of the 2012 America East Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship presented by Newman’s Own. The Black Bears are coming off a 4-25 season in which they finished ninth in the conference at 2-14.
September 26, 2011
Women's Basketball First Practice Now at 6 pm on Sunday, Come Join Us!
Head Coach Richard Barron, his staff and all of the Black Bear women's basketball student-athletes are inviting all to their first official practice on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 6 p.m in 'The Pit' inside Memorial Gymnasium.
September 10, 2011
Coach Barron to Participate in Annual 4Kay Golf Classic
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- University of Maine women's basketball head coach Richard Barron will be participating in the fourth annual 4Kay Golf Classic which takes place in Greensboro, N.C. on Sunday, Sept. 11 and Monday, Sept. 12. Coach Barron is a member of the 4Kay Foundations Golf Committee.
September 8, 2011
Women's Basketball Announces 2011-12 Schedule
Head coach Richard Barron and the University of Maine women's basketball program has announced its schedule for the upcoming 2011-12 season. The Black Bears will play a 29-game schedule with 14 regular season home contests. The Black Bears' schedule includes a full tilt of America East action with a solid slate of non-conference action including games against Navy, George Washington, James Madison, UMass and Rhode Island.
September 8, 2011
Women's Basketball Golf Tournament Quickly Approaching
A select number of spots for the Friends of Maine Women's Basketball Golf Tournament are still available! Fans are encouraged to sign up now as limited spots remain for this wonderful event!
September 6, 2011
Women's and Men's Basketball to Host Free Clinic
Head Coach Richard Barron will direct a free basketball clinic at 'The Pit' inside Memorial Gymnasium on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 12-1 p.m.
August 29, 2011
UMaine Women's Basketball in the Community
The University of Maine women's basketball team are officially back on campus and have wasted no time immersing themselves into the University of Maine community and surround areas.
