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The UMaine Women's Basketball Team beat the University of New Hampshire 77-51 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor on Thursday, January 13th. The Black Bears drained 15 3-pointers on the night and shot an impressive 54.7% from the field
College roundup: UMaine women reach milestone with win over Rhode Island
The Black Bears earn the 800th victory in the history of the women s basketball program, 61-47.
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KINGSTON, R.I. Anne Simon scored 10 of her 16 points in the first quarter to start Maine on its way to a 61-47 win over Rhode Island in a women’s basketball game Friday.
It was the 800th win in the history of the program.
Dor Saar added 14 points, making 4 of 8 3-pointers, and Blanca Millan and Abbe Laurence also reached double figures with 12 and 10 points, respectively.
The Black Bears (2-0) took the lead for good on a 3-pointer by Saar midway through the first quarter. Maine led 18-13 after one quarter and 30-22 at halftime, then stretched its margin to 48-31 after three quarters.
Maine Women Sweep Rhode Island Series To Start Season
The University of Maine women s basketball team made it two wins in a row to start the season with Friday s 61-47 victory over Rhode Island.
Sophomore guard Anne Simon led the Black Bears in scoring with 16 points and seven rebounds. Senior guard Dor Saar had 13 points, three rebounds and four assists, while sophomore forward Abbe Laurence added 10 points and freshman guard Alba Orios had nine points and four assists.
Blanca Milan followed her 30-point, 14-rebound season opening effort with 12 points and seven boards in the 14-point victory against URI.
It was a near-identical performance for the Black Bears on Friday, who opened their 2020-21 campaign with a 62-48 win at Providence on Thursday.