Maine Athletic News

Speed, Strength and Conditioning Summer 2012 Clinics

Training the Maine Way. Join University of Maine Strength and Conditioning Coach Matt King for speed, strength and conditioning summer 2012 clinics. They will make you a better athlete.

Corey Conner Places 16th in 5,000 at NCAA Championships

University of Maine women's track and field standout Corey Conner took 16th in the 5,000 meters at the NCAA Championships hosted by Drake University on Saturday.

Women's Ice Hockey Announces 10 Commitments

University of Maine women’s ice hockey head coach Maria Lewis has announced that her program has received 10 commitments for the 2012-2013 season. One of the largest recruiting classes in recent memory, the group consists of six forwards, three defenders and a goalie. Rachel Bellio (Denver, Colo./Shattuck-St.

Enter to Win a Free University of Maine Summer Sports Camp Scholarship

Hey Black Bear fans, looking for a inexpensive summer sports camp? How does FREE sound? 7th graders and under may register to win one of 10 free summer camp scholarships to a University of Maine Sports Camp presented by Dunkin Donuts.

Corey Conner Running Tomorrow in 5,000 at NCAA Championships

University of Maine women's track and field standout Corey Conner will compete Saturday in the 5,000 meters at the NCAA Championships hosted by Drake University. The meet will be streamed live online at ESPN3.com and select events can also be watched on ESPNU.

Eberhardt to Play Professionally in Europe

Former University of Maine softball standout Jennifer Eberhardt (Glendale, Ariz.) will join the professional softball ranks as she will play for Central in Utrecht, Netherlands.

Perakslis Drafted in 21st Round By the Chicago Cubs

University of Maine baseball pitcher Stephen Perakslis (Abington, Mass.) has been selected in the 21st round of the 2012 MLB Entry Draft, 644th overall, by the Chicago Cubs. He becomes the second Black Bear drafted in as many days, joining Jeffrey Gibbs (Toronto, Ontario) who was selected in the ninth round, 303rd overall, by the Arizona Diamondbacks yesterday.

Gibbs Drafted in Ninth Round By Arizona Diamondbacks

University of Maine baseball junior pitcher Jeffrey Gibbs (Toronto, Ontario) was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the ninth round, 303rd overall, on Tuesday afternoon in the 2012 MLB Entry Draft.

Women's Basketball Receives High Marks on Incoming Recruiting Class

The University of Maine women’s basketball program recently completed its 2012 recruiting season and will add nine newcomers to this season’s squad. The Black Bears locked up three student-athletes from the United States in the fall signing period before going on to ink six overseas student-athletes in the spring. Maine’s incoming class of nine has received high marks in terms of overall recruiting class rankings.

Chloe Tinkler and Jennifer More Named 2012-2013 Women's Ice Hockey Captains

University of Maine women’s ice hockey coach Maria Lewis has announced that her program has selected Chloe Tinkler (Wabush, Newfoundland) and Jennifer More (Deloraine, Manitoba) as captains for the 2012-2013 season. Tinkler will be a senior in the fall, while More will be a sophomore.