In a 45-44 defeat to Rhode Island on Sunday, the Black Bears shot 5 for 26 from 3-point range to continue a season-long slump from behind the arc.
Travis Lazarczyk
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Travis Lazarczyk has covered sports for the Portland Press Herald since 2021. A Vermont native, he graduated from the University of Maine in 1995 with a BA in English. After a few years working as a sports information director and in the ski industry, he began his journalism career at the Berlin (N.H.) Reporter in 1999. Prior to joining the Press Herald, Lazarczyk spent 20 years covering sports in central Maine at the Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal. He's been twice honored as the Maine Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association.
Black Bears eager to work with new head football coach
Jordan Stevens, a former UMaine defensive star, made a favorable impression in his first meeting with the team.
Maine native Jordan Stevens hired as UMaine head football coach
Stevens, who had been an assistant coach at Yale since 2015, attended Mt. Blue High and starred as a defensive end for the Black Bears.
Portland’s Terion Moss finds a home at UMaine-Farmington
The former Mr. Basketball winner is off to a torrid start this season, leading all NCAA Division III scorers with 32.4 points per game.
Despite the pandemic, Maine high school football made it to the finish line
Back after a year with no tackle football, teams battled coronavirus this fall to stay on the field.
Football: Marshwood edges Windham to capture 4th straight Class B title
The Hawks come up with clutch plays in the fourth quarter – one of them on a daring call – to hold off the previously undefeated Eagles, 14-13.
Football: Dexter wins Eight-Man Small School title on wild final play
The Tigers stun Maranacook, 34-30, to claim their first football championship since 1987.
Football: Cheverus rolls to Eight-Man Large School title
The Stags shut out Waterville to win the Gold Ball, 56-0.
Men’s basketball: Ingo is a steady force as UMaine begins season
Junior forward Stephane Ingo is the top returning player for a Black Bears team with nine new players.
Football: No. 1 Windham leans on defense to edge Skowhegan, 7-6
The undefeated Eagles force four turnovers and block an extra point, earning a spot in the Class B North final.