BANGOR — New coach, similar results … so far. To be fair, new University of Maine men’s basketball coach Richard Barron has overseen the Black Bears’ program for only seven games. The rebuild is in its infant stages. Maine did not take steps forward Wednesday night as it dropped a 73-59 decision to the Princeton […]
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College basketball: Bates men blast past UNE 104-84
BIDDEFORD — Bates rallied to tie Monday’s game against University of New England at halftime, then owned the second half of a 104-84 non-conference men’s basketball victory at Harold Alfond Forum. The Bobcats (2-2) ended the first half on a 9-2 run to tie the game 49-49. Nick Gilpin made a pair of free throws […]
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Men's basketball: Central Maine CC makes clutch plays, holds off NHTI
Jair Johnson Jr. of Central Maine Community College drives to the basket against Sam Dorissaint of NHTI during the second half in Auburn on Wednesday. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) AUBURN — Elijah Barbour and Corey David didn’t have good shooting days for Central Maine Community College, but the veteran players made a couple big plays when […]
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Men's basketball: Jeff Spellman more than just a scorer for Bates
Jeff Spellman and the rest of the Bates College Bobcats have a new floor to play on this season inside the 92-year-old Alumni Gym. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) LEWISTON — Jeff Spellman has had to prove himself every season for the Bates men’s basketball team. As a freshman, he had to prove he could play and […]
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2018-19 Bates men's basketball preview capsule
Coach: Jon Furbush (11th year) Conference: NESCAC Last year’s results: 12-12 overall, 4-6 in NESCAC play (tied for seventh place). Returning players: Seniors — G Eli Frater (3.9 points per game last year), F Brandon Galloway (2.4 ppg), C Nick Lynch (8.5 ppg), G Max Hummel (7.7); Juniors — G Kody Greenhalgh (5.2 ppg), G Jeff Spellman […]
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Men's Basketball: Hicks has high hopes for Beavers
University of Maine at Farmington senior center Milani Hicks battles underneath the hoop during practice session at Dearborn Gymnasium in Farmington. (Tony Blasi/Sun Journal) FARMINGTON — When a basketball bounces off a rim, Milani Hicks has already left the ground to snatch another rebound in midair. The University of Maine at Farmington 6-foot-3 senior center […]
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Confidence is high for UMF men's basketball team
FARMINGTON — University of Maine at Farmington men’s basketball coach Dick Meader likes what he sees and his confidence is high for a team packed with veterans. He added that there will be no major strategy changes on offense. “Defensively, we will see how it plays out, but a lot of the same philosophy going […]
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Men's basketball: UMaine falls on road to Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — Sedrick Barefield scored 18 points and Donnie Tillman added 15 to lead Utah to a 75-61 win over Maine on Thursday night in the Utes’ season opener. The Utes prevailed after shooting 49 percent from the field and finishing with a 42-26 advantage on the glass. Isaiah White scored 24 points […]
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UMaine assistant Edniesha Curry making impact with men's basketball team
University of Maine in Orono men’s basketball assistant coach Edniesha Curry works with player Isaiah White, left, during practice last month in Orono. (David Leaming/Morning Sentinel) ORONO — The University of Maine men’s basketball team was going through a routine layup drill, with Edniesha Curry and another assistant coach making passes to players cutting to […]
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2018-19 CMCC men's basketball at a glance
Coach: Dave Gonyea (24th year) Conference: YSCC Last year’s record: 19-6, 12-4 in YSCC Returning athletes: Juniors — G Elijah Barbour (12.2 ppg), F Cam Duncan; Sophomores — F Josh Chery (12.3 ppg, 8.0 rpg), G Corey David (8.0 ppg, 3.3 apg), F Cody Tozier (6.8 ppg, 5.1 rpg), G Freddy Webb (5.1 ppg, 44.9% […]