http://www.goblackbears.com en-us en-us 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/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20130411up50vi Join the University of Maine women's soccer team coaches and players for a free soccer clinic over April vacation. The clinic is open to anyone ages 3-9. Have fun learning new skills and playing soccer. Participants are asked to pre-register by April 15. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20130411up50vi 2013-04-11T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/2012_Scholar-Athlete The University of Maine announced on Thursday that 250 student-athletes will be honored and recognized for their success in the classroom at the Scholar-Athlete Recognition ceremony on Monday, March 25, 2013. One-hundred sixty five student-athletes will be recognized as Scholar-Athletes for achieving a 3.0 or better grade point average for the 2012 year and/or having a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Eighty-five first-year student-athletes will also be honored as *Rising Stars* for earning a 3.0 or better in their first semester at Maine. The Scholar-Athletes and *Rising Stars* total 250, over half of the student-athletes at the University of Maine. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/2012_Scholar-Athlete 2013-03-27T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20130321du71xk Orono, Maine -- University of Maine head women’s soccer coach Scott Atherley is pleased to announce the signing of six student-athletes to the 2013 team. The Black Bears 2013 class features a mix of local, regional and international talent. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20130321du71xk 2013-03-21T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20130311quz3jf Orono, Maine – University of Maine women’s soccer player Charlene Achille (Longueuil, Quebec) has made the roster for the Team Canada U-20 National Team. The National Excel camp will take place from March 16-25 in Portland, Oregon. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20130311quz3jf 2013-03-11T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/201302128oy53l The University of Maine women's soccer team is hosing a co-ed soccer tournament which is open to all UMaine students on April 14, 2013 in the Mahaney Dome. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/201302128oy53l 2013-02-12T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20130207v4796m Orono, Maine – University of Maine women’s soccer player Charlene Achille (Longueuil, Quebec) has been invited to take part in a seven day training camp in Tampa Bay, Fla. A developmental squad of potential Canada’s Women’s National Team players will take part in the programs first EXCELeration camp beginning on February 8, 2013. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20130207v4796m 2013-02-07T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/12_AE_Honor_Roll CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- The University of Maine had the highest percentage of its fall student-athletes named to the America East Fall Academic Honor Roll, released on Friday, Feb. 1. The Black Bears had 78.1 percent of its fall student-athletes honored. Maine had 42 of those student-athletes earn a 3.5 grade point average or higher. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/information/news_releases/12_AE_Honor_Roll 2013-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121213bc0dbb University of Maine women's soccer rookie Charlene Achille (Longueuil, Quebec) was named to the 2012 NCAA Division I Women All-Northeast Region Third Team announced recently. She was the lone Black Bear selected to the team and one of just seven student-athletes from America East named to one of the three teams. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121213bc0dbb 2012-12-13T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121119wtxpz6 Orono, Maine – The University of Maine women’s soccer team has been honored with the 2012 Division I National Team Academic Award as announced by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). 723 soccer teams, 502 women and 221 men, posted a grade point average of 3.0 or higher thereby earning the award for the 2011-12 academic year. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121119wtxpz6 2012-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121028uminmr Orono, Maine – The University of Maine women’s soccer team lost a 2-1 decision to Stony Brook in the 2012 America East Semifinals. Maine finished the 2012-13 campaign with a 7-7-3 overall record and an America East record of 3-4-2. Stony Brook improves to 11-6-3 on the season, as they will travel to Hartford for the America East Championship next weekend. Sun, 28 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121028uminmr 2012-10-28T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121025i1uqy1 Orono, Maine – The University of Maine women’s soccer team has been preparing all week, as they get ready to host Stony Brook for an America East Semifinal game on Sunday, October 28 at 1:00 PM. The Black Bears earned a first round bye with the second seed. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121025i1uqy1 2012-10-25T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121024klbx0z Orono, Maine – University of Maine women’s soccer player Charlene Achille (Longueuil, Quebec) was named the 2012 America East Rookie of the Year as announced by the conference on Wednesday afternoon. The freshman Forward started all 16 regular season games for the Black Bears, playing 1,426 minutes over the course of the 2012-13 c Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121024klbx0z 2012-10-24T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/201210232pqquy Excitement is building around the University of Maine campus as the women's soccer team gets set to host an America East semifinal game on Sunday, Oct. 28 at 1 PM at Alumni Field. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/201210232pqquy 2012-10-23T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/201210215w7g6v Orono, Maine – The University of Maine women’s soccer team clinched the number 2 seed this afternoon after the 2012-13 regular season wrapped up. Maine was the only team not competing Sunday afternoon as much was still left to be decided. The Black Bears finished with a 7-6-3 overall record and a 3-3-2 in America East conference play. Sun, 21 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/201210215w7g6v 2012-10-21T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121018360wyx Orono, Maine -- The University of Maine women's soccer team wrapped up the 2012-13 regular season with a 3-3 tie against Albany. Prior to the game, Maine honored its two seniors who were playing their final game at home. With the tie, the Black Bears move to 7-6-3 while the Danes see their record at 5-10-2. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121018360wyx 2012-10-18T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121014aiwdex Orono, Maine – The University of Maine women’s soccer team clinched a playoff berth with a 2-1 decision over New Hampshire on Sunday afternoon. The Black Bears improve to 7-6-2 (3-3-1) with the win despite rainy conditions. The Wildcats fall to 5-9-2 (3-2-1) on the season Sun, 14 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121014aiwdex 2012-10-14T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121011amr0pk Stony Brook, NY – The University of Maine women’s soccer team dropped a 5-1 decision against Stony Brook on Thursday night. Maine falls to 6-6-2 (2-3-1) on the season with the loss, while Stony Brook improves to 8-5-2 (2-3-0) on the season. Thu, 11 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121011amr0pk 2012-10-11T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121007lrl7g9 Vestal, N.Y. – The University of Maine women’s soccer team defeated Binghamton University this afternoon by a score of 3-1. With the win, the Black Bears improve to 6-5-2 (2-2-1) while the Bearcats fall to 6-7-1 (0-4-1) on the season. Sun, 07 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20121007lrl7g9 2012-10-07T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/201210043u383p Orono, Maine – The University of Maine women’s soccer team dropped a 3-0 decision to Hartford this afternoon. The Black Bears fall to 5-5-2 (1-2-1) on the season, while Hartford improves to 8-2-3 (4-0-0). Thu, 04 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/201210043u383p 2012-10-04T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20120930hnvybb BALTIMORE, MD-- The University of Maine women's soccer team battled to a 1-1 double overtime draw with UMBC on Sunday afternoon in Baltimore, Md. Maine sees its record move to 5-4-2 on the season and 1-1-1 in America East Conference play. UMBC moves to 1-8-3 overall, 0-2-1 in conference play. Sun, 30 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20120930hnvybb 2012-09-30T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/2012092750iodn Boston, Mass. – The University of Maine women’s soccer team dropped a 2-0 decision to Boston University on Thursday night in Boston, Mass. The Black Bears fall to 5-4-1 and 1-1-0 in America East play while the Terriers improve to 6-5-1 on the season, 2-0-0 in conference play. Thu, 27 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/2012092750iodn 2012-09-27T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20120923q82tu4 Orono, Maine – The University of Maine women's soccer team battled to a 3-2 win over Vermont on a sunny Sunday afternoon at Alumni Field. Maine moves to 5-3-1 on the season with the win, while Vermont falls to 1-9-0. Sun, 23 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20120923q82tu4 2012-09-23T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20120917a51vhr Cambridge, Mass. – University of Maine Freshman Lauren Swant (Oakville, Ontario) was named the America East Rookie of the Week for women’s soccer on Monday. Swant anchored the Black Bears in net this past weekend, allowing just one goal in 200 minutes of play. Mon, 17 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20120917a51vhr 2012-09-17T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20120916yqxjfu Kingston, RI – The University of Maine women’s soccer team was victorious today as they won by a score of 2-1 against Rhode Island. With the win, the Black Bears improve to 4-3-1 on the season while the Rams fall to 6-3-1. Sun, 16 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20120916yqxjfu 2012-09-16T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20120914zrevne Orono, Maine – The University of Maine women’s soccer team battled to a 0-0 draw with Fairfield on the beautiful day in Orono, Maine. Maine moves to 3-3-1 on the season with the tie, while Fairfield sees its record move to 3-2-2. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20120914zrevne 2012-09-14T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20120907s9oqxu Orono, Maine – The University of Maine women’s soccer team lost a 3-1 battle to Dartmouth this afternoon at Alumni Field. Eve L’Abbe (Laval, Quebec) scored her first career goal as a Black Bear. Maine falls to 3-3-0 on the season. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20120907s9oqxu 2012-09-07T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20120904ixz9q8 Cambridge, Mass. – University of Maine freshman Lauren Swant (Oakville, Ontario) was named the America East Rookie of the Week for women's soccer on Tuesday. Swant anchored the Black Bears defense in goal where they posted two shutouts at the Sleep Inn Bulldog Classic this past weekend. Tue, 04 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20120904ixz9q8 2012-09-04T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20120902rf8ujh Orangeburg, SC – The University of Maine women’s soccer team took a 1-0 win over Francis Marion this afternoon in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The Black Bears improve to 3-2 off the foot of Maddie Hill (Brampton, Ontario). Sun, 02 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20120902rf8ujh 2012-09-02T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20120901mxzeql Nikki Misener (Burlington, Ontario) scored the game-winning goal near the end of the first overtime as the University of Maine women's soccer team defeated South Carolina State University of Friday night in the first game of the Bulldog/Sleep Inn Classic. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-soccer/2012-13/releases/20120901mxzeql 2012-08-31T04:00:00Z