Miller’s season-high in points, and second-highest of his career, wasn’t enough for the Mustangs (5-2). He nearly added two more points, but an unguarded dunk attempt slipped out of his hands with 1:35 left. A successful slam would have cut CMCC’s deficit to 73-72, but the Saints (2-1) hit a pair of free throws the […]
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Former Belfast stars now three of a kind for CMCC
It’s not rare for Central Maine Community College men’s basketball head coach Dave Gonyea to get players from the Maine coast. Gonyea brings in players from all across the state, averaging between seven and 10 a year, he estimates. What is rare, according to Gonyea, is getting three players from the same school. But that’s […]
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College Men’s Basketball: Bates rallies past Wesleyan
LEWISTON — Down by nine points early in the second half Friday night, there was no need to panic or fret. The Bates College men’s basketball team didn’t let a flurry of Wesleyan 3’s and a nine-point lead fluster them in a key NESCAC showdown at Alumni Gym. The Bobcats shrugged off the deficit and […]
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Men’s basketball: DeRosby dials long distance, steers SM past CM
AUBURN — The plan was a relatively safe, easy pass over the top for a close, tying basket. The alternative was something a little more high-risk from farther out. When the first strategy didn’t work Thursday night for the Southern Maine Community College men’s basketball team, the Seawolves opted for Plan B. It was gutsy […]
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College basketball: Kaubris ready for role with Bates College men’s team
LEWISTON – In a smaller role late last season, Cam Kaubris caught a glimpse of what he could bring to the table this winter. The Bates College senior and former Mountain Valley High School standout set out to prepare for that chance. Though his playing time has been limited during his career with the Bobcats, […]
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Men’s college basketball: Cummings makes his mark
AUBURN — Kazre Cummings had already been witness to too much wasted time and too many wasted lives. When Cummings reached a crossroads in high school, he chose the road less travelled. The Warwick, R.I. native wanted something more for himself and less of the influences he had seen as a young athlete. He lived […]
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UMaine hires Walsh as men’s basketball coach
ORONO (AP) — Maine hired a winning basketball coach from a Division III college, hoping he can bring the same success to the Division I Black Bears. Bob Walsh is a winner with a recruiting experience in New England and resume that includes Division I experience, including a stint as assistant coach at Providence College, […]
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UMaine fires Woodward as basketball coach
ORONO — There was another departure from the University of Maine men’s basketball program on Monday. This time, on the heels of a dismal 6-23 season and in the wake of three high-profile players requesting a transfer in the last three weeks, it was head coach Ted Woodward. UMaine President Paul Ferguson announced Monday that […]
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Colleges: Stony Brook tops Maine
STONY BROOK, N.Y. — Ahmad Walker scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to power Stony Brook to its sixth straight win Sunday, this time rolling past Maine, 79-61 to remain undefeated in America East Conference play. Stony Brook (15-6, 7-0) now has won 13 straight conference games, a streak that dates back to last […]
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Bantams put lid on Bobcats
LEWISTON — By the time the Bates College men’s basketball team began playing its best Friday night, the Bobcats were already in a sizable hole. Bates started to play with some urgency late in the game and got the deficit down to 10 but it wasn’t enough to overcome a strong performance by Trinity in […]