Avery DeBrito of the University of New England shoots a foul shot during the first half of their game against the University of Southern Maine on Saturday in Biddeford.

USM players sit in the bleachers during halftime of the game.

USM coach Karl Henrickson talks to players in the bleachers at halftime of the game, which is not taking place in the locker room this season because of COVID-19 protocols.

The University of New England and University of Southern Maine men's basketball teams face off in an empty arena on Saturday in Biddeford.

UNE players listen to coach Ed Silva during a timeout in the second half.

Avery DeBrito of UNE tries to drive past Jacobe Thomas of USM in the first half.

UNE players celebrate a 3-point basket by Jordan Bagshaw, left, in the first half which gave them a 15-point lead over USM.

Derek Haney of USM is fouled as he drives between UNE dfenders Jordan Bagshaw, left, and Ric Castillo in the first half.

Trevor Ward of USM reacts after scoring a basket in the first half.

Najee McQueen of USM slips past Jordan Bagshaw of UNE to put up a shot in the first half.

USM players gather in a huddle during a timeout in the second half of the game.

UNE players space out during a timeout in the second half of the game.

Alex Kravchuk of UNE tries to drive around Derek Haney of USM in the second half.

Jamil Hornesby of UNE shoots over Jason Lombard of USM in the first half.

Ryan Lin bumps into Jason Lombard of USM as he drives to the basket in the second half.

Ryan Lin of UNE shoots over Marcus Christopher in the second half.