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Bruins fire coach Jim Montgomery

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Ace Flagg commits to play for University of Maine Black Bears

The Newport native helped lead Nokomis to a state title during his freshmen season then played two years in Florida and his final high school year in North Carolina.
Education

UMaine women's basketball team among best in US for Division 1 GPAs

The Women's Basketball Coaches Association announced the Black Bears ranked third in the Top 25 Team Honor Roll, achieving a 3.856 cumulative GPA.
Black Bears

UMaine women's basketball team among best in the US for Division 1 GPAs

The Women's Basketball Coaches Association announced the Black Bears ranked third in the Top 25 Team Honor Roll, achieving a 3.856 cumulative GPA.
Local Sports

UMaine playing Duke in Cooper Flagg's debut

Maine basketball star Cooper Flagg will play his first game for Duke against his home university.
Black Bears

UMaine athletes cashing in on NIL deals with help from new local organization

The Bear Down Collective connects student-athletes with donors and businesses to help maximize their earnings through endorsements, appearances, and autographs.
Black Bears

UMaine athletes cash in on NIL deals with help from a new organization

In 2021, the NCAA ruled student-athletes can earn money through name, image, and likeness deals. Here's how University of Maine students are benefiting from that.
Black Bears

UMaine knocked out of NCAA men's hockey tournament by Cornell

The University of Maine men's ice hockey team did not get the results they hoped. But despite the loss, there's a lot to be excited about moving forward.
Black Bears

UMaine hockey falls to Cornell in NCAA Tournament

Maine head coach Ben Barr noted after the game that Cornell seemed to score on every big turnover the Black Bears committed.
Black Bears

UMaine takes on Cornell at 2024 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament

The competition is expected to be fierce and physical. Despite a young roster, Cornell won the ECAC conference tournament and only lost six games this season.
Black Bears

UMaine hockey fans show up in droves to cheer Black Bears at NCAA tourney

Black Bear nation certainly turned out to support the men's ice hockey team in their first round NCAA tournament game against Cornell.
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Black Bears fans flock to Massachusetts as UMaine hockey preps for NCAA tournament

It's a day University of Maine hockey fans have waited 12 years for, and it's finally here. Maine plays Cornell Thursday night in the first round of the tournament.