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Men’s Basketball
The University of Maine men’s basketball team dropped a 101-55 decision Saturday night to No. 7 Syracuse at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y.
UMaine falls to 3-4 on the season, while Syracuse of the Big East remains undefeated at 8-0.
The Black Bears were led by Gerald McLemore who scored a game-high 21 points. He was named the America East Player of the Game for his efforts.
The Orange shot a scorching 65 percent from the field and led 60-12 at the half before UMaine outscored them in the second half 43-41.
The Big East runners-up last year were led by Arinze Onuaku who had 14 points, seven rebounds and three blocks. The Orange had six players score in double figures.
On Thursday night, the Black Bears defeated Colgate University 76-66.
The Black Bears fell behind early and were down for most of the game until Terrance Mitchell went on a stretch, scoring eight of 10 Black Bear points to put UMaine up 55-51 with eight minutes left.
UMaine increased their lead and held onto the victory over the Raiders.
Sean McNally had 20 points and nine rebounds, while Terrance Mitchell had a game-high 24 points.
The winless Raiders were led by Ben Jonson and Yaw Gyawu who each had 17 points.
The Black Bears return to action Wednesday night at 7 p.m. against the University of Maine Presque Isle. The game will take place in “The Pit” in the Memorial Gym.
Women’s Basketball
The University of Maine women’s basketball team fell to Big East power West Virginia 88-32 Saturday afternoon in Morgantown, W.V.
The Black Bears fall to 2-4 on the season while the Mountaineers improve to 7-1.
UMaine was led by senior guard Kristin Baker who received the America East Player of the Game award. She had 12 points and three steals.
Madina Ali scored a game-high 18 points for West Virginia.
The Black Bears were never really in the game, as West Virginia jumped out to an early lead, opening the game on a 15-2 run and never looked back.
UMaine returns to the Alfond for their next game when they host the University of Delaware Tuesday at 7 p.m. Former National High School Player of the Year and University of Connecticut recruit Elena Delle Donne leads the Blue Hens.
