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-swimonly/2012-13/releases/201305069xj2ye Head Coach Susan Lizzotte and the University of Maine Swimming and Diving program have announced their annual team awards, recognizing those student-athletes who achieved beyond expectations in the pool, classroom and the community. Mon, 06 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/201305069xj2ye 2013-05-06T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/2013043041vgth It has been announced that University of Maine swimmer Angela Bleeker (Windham, N.H.) has been inducted into the prestigious Sophomore Eagles honor society. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/2013043041vgth 2013-04-30T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20130410e6yr4x Head swimming and diving coach Susan Lizzotte has announced seven captains for next season Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20130410e6yr4x 2013-04-10T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/201304098e0cev A trio of women's swim and dive team members have received America East All-Conference honors, as announced by the conference office. Naja Harvey (Orono, Minn.) and Erica Smrcina (North Falmouth, Mass.) each were named All-Conference in swimming while Kara Capossela (Greenwich, Conn.) received the honor for her performance on the diving boards. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/201304098e0cev 2013-04-09T04:00:00Z 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-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20130313dpzesi Four University of Maine swimming student-athletes have been named to the 2012-13 America East All-Academic team, as announced by the conference office on Wednesday afternoon. Robbie Bickford (Milford, Maine) and Connor Devers (North Attleboro, Maine) represent the men's team on the squad while Carmen Linden (Ottawa, Ontario) and Naja Harvey (Orono, Minn.) received the honor on the women's side. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20130313dpzesi 2013-03-13T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/201303033ru13l The University of Maine men's and women's swimming and diving teams completed the ECAC Championships on Sunday evening. The women's team placed seventh with 193 points while the men finished in 15th with 39 points. Sun, 03 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/201303033ru13l 2013-03-03T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20130302tksau8 The University of Maine swimming and diving teams completed day two of the ECAC Championships on Saturday evening. After two days of competition, the women's team is in seventh place with 144 points while the men are in 15th with 28 points. Sat, 02 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20130302tksau8 2013-03-02T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20130301yx2ksg The University of Maine men's and women's swimming and diving squads completed day one of the ECAC Championships on Friday evening. After one day of competition, the women rank sixth of of 18 teams with 78 points while the men are 14th with 12 points. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20130301yx2ksg 2013-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20130217fagrt2 The University of Maine men's and women's swimming and diving teams completed the 2013 America East Championships on Sunday evening at Wallace Pool. In all, the Black Bears broke a total of 17 records. The women's team placed fourth with a score of 454.5 while the men finished third with 589 points. Sun, 17 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20130217fagrt2 2013-02-17T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20130216ko3cr5 The University of Maine men's and women's swim teams combined to break seven more records on day three of the America East Swimming & Diving Championships on Saturday at Wallace Pool. After three days of competition, the women's team is fourth at 324.5 while the men are in third with 383 points. Sat, 16 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20130216ko3cr5 2013-02-16T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/201302151mzycg Three more Maine swimming records fell on day two of the America East Championships held at Wallace Pool. Shannon Bender (Cumberland, R.I.) broke the 500-yard freestyle school-record mark while Naja Harvey (Orono, Minn.) set a new mark in the 50-yard freestyle. The women's 200-yard freestyle relay team also set a new mark of 1:35.57 in their event. After day two, the women are currently in fourth place with 188.5 points while the men are third at 191. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/201302151mzycg 2013-02-15T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/2013021460ze2s The University of Maine swimming & diving relay teams broke three school-records on day one of the America East Championships hosted at Wallace Pool on Thursday evening. After one day of competition, the men are in second place with 77 points while the women sit in fourth with 78 points. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/2013021460ze2s 2013-02-14T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/201302072u5u7a The University of Maine's Stanley M. Wallace Pool will be the site of the 2013 America East Swimming & Diving Championships running from Feb. 14 - Feb. 17. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/201302072u5u7a 2013-02-07T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20130201hfhayg The University of Maine women's swimming and diving team closed out the regular season at New Hampshire on Friday evening where the Black Bears dropped the meet to the Wildcats 193-100. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20130201hfhayg 2013-02-01T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/2013012687i3qh The University of Maine swimming and diving teams each placed sixth in Saturday's Dartmouth Invitational final. The women took sixth place out of seven teams with a score of 191.50 while the men took sixth place at 143. Sat, 26 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/2013012687i3qh 2013-01-26T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/201301251l3duc The University of Maine swimming and diving teams competed on day one of the Dartmouth Invitational on Friday evening. After day one, the women are tied for fifth with 85 points while the men are in sixth with 36 points. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/201301251l3duc 2013-01-25T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/201301233wbmn8 University of Maine women's diver Kara Capossela (Greenwich, Conn.) has earned her fourth America East Diver of the Week award of the season, as announced by the conference on Tuesday evening. Capossela highlighted her week by breaking both the one and three-meter dive school records. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/201301233wbmn8 2013-01-23T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20130119odqlei The University of Maine swimming & diving teams competed in a non-scoring meet against Bowdoin on Saturday afternoon at Wallace Pool on Senior Day for the Black Bears. Kara Capossela (Greenwich, Conn.) had a stellar day on the diving boards as she broke the school records in both the one-meter (265.75) and three-meter (279.65) events. Sat, 19 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20130119odqlei 2013-01-19T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/201301171gxutq The University of Maine swimming and diving teams swept meets against visiting Providence College on Thursday evening at Wallace Pool. The women's team defeated Providence 184-109 while the Black Bear men defeated the Friars 191-85. Carmen Linden (Ottawa, Ontario) and Naja Harvey (Orono, Minn.) each picked up a pair of victories for the women while Matt England (Bangor, Maine), Caleb Hoffman (Waterville, Maine) and Sergey Terrio (Oakland, Maine) each won two wins on the men's side. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/201301171gxutq 2013-01-17T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/2012121277alpe Four members of the University of Maine swimming & diving squads garnered weekly awards for America East Swimmers and Divers of the Week, as announced by the conference on Tuesday. Erica Smrcina (North Falmouth, Mass.) and Robbie Bickford (Milford, Maine) were each named America East Swimmers of the Week while Kara Capossela (Greenwich, Conn.) and Travis Wibby were honored as the America East Divers of the Week. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/2012121277alpe 2012-12-12T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20121208c448i3 The University of Maine swimming and diving squads swept Bates College in meets on Saturday afternoon. The women's team defeated Bates 182-104 while the men won 159-139. Sat, 08 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20121208c448i3 2012-12-08T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20121204wf78zp University of Maine junior diver Kara Capossela (Greenwich, Conn.) has been named this week's America East Diver of the Week, as announced by the conference on Tuesday afternoon. This is Capossela's second Diver of the Week award of the season. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20121204wf78zp 2012-12-04T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/201212010nyk44 The University of Maine men's swimming and diving team took first place honors at the URI Invitational while the women placed fourth. The men scored 771 total points, narrowly defeating both Bryant and Providence by two points while Holy Cross placed fourth and Rhode Island finished fifth. The women's squad placed fourth with 590 total points as Rhode Island won the women's invitational. Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/201212010nyk44 2012-12-01T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20121130wy48ta The University of Maine men's and women's swimming and diving teams both finished day one of the URI Invitational in third place. The men's team scored 240 points on day one while the women tallied 209. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20121130wy48ta 2012-11-30T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20121128hkpnl5 University of Maine swimming head coach Susan Lizzotte has announced that the women's swimming team has received three National Letters of Intent to the 2013 recruiting class. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20121128hkpnl5 2012-11-28T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/2012111076m0r8 Orono, Maine – The University of Maine women’s swimming and diving team competed against Vermont on Saturday afternoon. Naja Harvey (Orono, Minn.) won two events for the Black Bears while Kara Capossela (Greenwich, Conn.) swept the diving events. Maine lost to Vermont by a score of 160 to 137. Sat, 10 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/2012111076m0r8 2012-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20121104lqzj31 The University of Maine swimming and diving teams competed in a dual meet on Friday evening at Boston College against the Eagles and Liberty University. Sergey Terrio (Oakland, Maine) and Jenn Trodden (Reading, Mass.) each won swimming events for Maine while Kara Capossela (Greenwich, Conn.) swept the diving events for the women. Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20121104lqzj31 2012-11-02T04:00:00Z http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20121101zq6nb0 The University of Maine swimming teams competed in meets at Bryant University on Thursday night. The women's squad fell by a score of 164-98 while the men dropped their meet to the Bulldogs, 168-94. Matt England (Bangor, Maine) and Sergey Terrio (Oakland, Maine) each won events on the men's side while Erica Smrcina (North Falmouth, Mass.) won a pair of events for the women. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/w-swimonly/2012-13/releases/20121101zq6nb0 2012-11-01T04:00:00Z