Athletics

A photo of UMaine's mascot Bananas T. Bear on the ice at a hockey game

Top UMaine social media content in 2023

The University of Maine community created so many exciting and heart-warming memories this year, which we shared on social media.  We witnessed Black Bears travel across the world; explore the sea, sky and stars; showcase innovative research and art; give back to their community; dominate on the court, rink and field; and “shout ’til the […]

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Media report on upcoming New Balance Track & Field and Soccer Complex

The Portland Press Herald, Bangor Daily News; Mainebiz; WABI (Channel 5), WFVX (Channel 7), WGME (Channel 13 in Portland) and BVM Sports reported on the University of Maine planning to construct the state-of-the-art New Balance Track & Field and Soccer Complex, made possible by a $7 million commitment from New Balance Athletics.

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A rendering of the new track and soccer field

UMaine building New Balance Track & Field and Soccer Complex

University of Maine Athletics and the University of Maine Foundation have announced plans to construct the state-of-the-art New Balance Track & Field and Soccer Complex, made possible by a $7 million commitment from New Balance Athletics. The contribution is part of the fundraising campaign underway to meet the challenge grant for UMaine Athletics as part […]

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UMaine men’s rugby heading to regional playoffs with zero losses

The University of Maine Men’s Rugby Team will enter the regional playoffs for Division II of National Collegiate Rugby with a 7-0 record so far this season.  Black Bears, the third-ranked team in the country, are among four teams playing in the East Regionals Friday-Sunday, Nov. 17-19 in Reading, Pennsylvania. Whichever team wins will compete […]

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Media report Black Bears winning America East soccer championship

The Bangor Daily News, the Portland Press Herald, WABI (Channel 5), WFVX (Channel 7) and WMTW (Channel 8 in Portland) reported on the University of Maine women’s soccer team winning the program’s first-ever America East Championship. The UMaine team will advance to play in its first NCAA Tournament.   

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UMaine Dining brings back Luke’s Lobster to hungry Black Bear football fans

Continuing its dedication to providing local food to its visitors, University of Maine Dining announces that Portland-based Luke’s Lobster will once again be available at the Homecoming Black Bear football game in the concessions area. Luke’s Lobster will offer its Maine-style 4-ounce and 6-ounce lobster rolls, 8-ounce bowls of New England-style clam chowder along with […]

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MBS Corps to host March Against Domestic Violence on Oct. 13

The Maine Business School (MBS) Corps at the University of Maine will host its tenth annual March Against Domestic Violence at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 beginning outside of Cumberland Hall. The march will occur along Long Road and the Mall and conclude at Fogler Library. Speakers at the event will include Amanda Cost, executive […]

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A photo of UMaine's softball field

UMaine hosting upcoming college softball, baseball championships 

The University of Maine will host the 2024 America East Softball Championship and the 2025 America East Baseball Championship. That last softball championship hosted at UMaine was in 2010. The 2024 competition follows the opening of the university’s new softball complex. UMaine previously hosted baseball championships in 2022 and 2018.  Read the full story on […]

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