Women’s basketball

BU at Maine

Today, 7:30 p.m.

Black Bears young and erratic, but promising.

Basketball

Elms at UMF

Friday – Men, 5:30 p.m; Women, 7:30 p.m.

Beavers beginning to look like a contender for the NAC men’s title.

Hockey

BC at Maine

Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 7 p.m.

It’s time for some weekend sweeps if Maine has any postseason aspirations.

Track and field

Colby at Bates

Saturday, Noon

Always a little extra spring in the step and distance to the throws when these rivals collide.

Women’s basketball

Tufts at Bates

Saturday, 3 p.m.

Jumbos still unbeaten, but will that streak survive sweltering Alumni Gym?

Basketball

UMA at CMCC

Monday – Women, 6 p.m.; Men, 8 p.m.

One of those in-state rivalries the Mustangs circle on their calendar.