Azure Illiano scores three for Beavers. Elsewhere, former Oxford Hills standouts help UMaine and USM baseball earn sweeps, and Bates baseball splits with St. Joseph’s.
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College roundup: Bates comeback falls short against Colby in women’s basketball
Both Bates men’s and women’s lacrosse flex muscles in victories at St. Joseph’s.
Bates Bobcats’ conference not ready to commit to spring sports in 2021
In a news release, NESCAC presidents say that COVID-19 conditions “will need to improve significantly to conduct conference competition this spring.”
College notebook: Thomas College women’s basketball finds silver lining during pandemic season
After taking a major leap as a program last year, Terriers using season to help acclimate eight freshman players.
Colby College football program celebrates 20th anniversary of its first and only conference championship
In 2000, the Mules came from out of nowhere to finish a surprising 7-1 and claim the New England Small College Athletic Conference championship.
College hockey programs in Maine hoping for a season during pandemic
The University of Maine hopes to begin play in late November, while the state’s Division III programs will start later.
NESCAC cancels conference sports for winter season
Thursday’s announcement, made in response to the pandemic, affects Bates, Bowdoin and Colby colleges and is likely to impact where some high school games and championships can be held.
Some Maine colleges still pushing ahead with fall sports
Colby, Thomas, UMaine-Presque Isle and St. Joseph’s hope to play games on weekends later this fall.
Sidelines: College football fans, it’s time to brace yourself for possible empty gridirons this fall
With many conferences nationwide pulling the plug on the 2020 season, it’s safe to wonder if any college football will be played this fall, writes Dave Dyer.
Bates, NESCAC cancel conference competition for fall season
The pandemic forces the New England Small College Athletic Association to cancel all league events, but members may compete out of conference.