3/18/02
Basketball Players
Receive Honors
Three UMF basketball players have garnered
post season recognition for their performances this season:
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Rachel Bard, senior captain of the
women's team, was named a NAIA Division II Women's Basketball
All-American Scholar Athlete.
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Bob Deetjen, a freshman on the
men's basketball team, was named Rookie of the Year by the Maine College
Basketball Coaches and Writers Association.
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Kate LaHaye, a freshman on the women's
team was, selected to the All Rookie Team for the State of Maine.
3/6/02
Women's
Basketball Closes Season With Solid Performance at National Tournament,
Loses to #4 Team 49-63
The UMF women's basketball team was able to
hold #4 Cardinal Stritch University 20 points under its scoring average but
could not find a way to get past the 28-2 Wolves. UMF was within 7
points in the second half behind the play of junior Jocelyn Sawyer (14 pts,
6-6 from the line), junior Megan Woodcock (10 pts, 6 rebounds),
freshman Kate LaHaye (8 pts, 7 rebounds) and senior Rachel Bard (7 pts, 4
assists). The Beavers close the season with a 18-9 record. With
only one senior graduating UMF looks poised to be a top contender in the
Sunrise Conference next year and hopes for a repeat appearance in the NAIA
national tournament.
3/5/02
Internet Broadcast
Information
In order to maximize the capacity of the
internet broadcast of the women's basketball game, those people who are
within the WUMF 100.5 FM listening area (especially UMF campus
personnel) are asked to listen on the radio versus on the internet.
The internet broadcast will be in Real Player
format. If you do not already have Real Player installed on your
computer click on the link below to install. This will take a few
minutes so you might want to do it before game time.
3/4/02
Women's Basketball National
Championship Game Radio/Internet Broadcast
The Department of Athletics is happy to
announce that the UMF women's basketball national tournament game being
played this Wednesday March 6th in Souix City, Iowa will be broadcast by
WUMF 100.5 FM and on the Internet through links on the UMF Athletics web
page.
This will be the first time a UMF athletic event is broadcast over the
internet!
Separate links for audio or text versions of the game will be available.
Please note links for broadcasts will be available at 9:30am on Wednesday
the 6th.
3/2/02
2/28/02
Women's
Basketball Tournament Tentative Itinerary
Women's Basketball National
Tournament Brackets Released
The UMF women's basketball team has drawn #4
Cardinal Stritch University (Wis.) (28-2) in the first round of the NAIA
national tournament. The game is scheduled for Wednesday March 6th at
9:30am EST, 8:30am CST.
UMF is making its third appearance in the
tournament in 6 years. The Beavers received an automatic bid to the tournament
when it defeated nationally ranked St. Joseph's College 67-61 in the Maine
Athletic Conference championship game on Monday February 25th.
The national tournament, a 7-day - 32-team
affair, will take place from March 6th - 12th in Souix City, Iowa.
Continue to check here for updates as they will be posted as soon as we
receive information.
Anyone interested in wishing the team well is
welcome to come to Dearborn Gymnasium at 6pm on Sunday March 2nd. This
will not be an official send off as the team is actually departing
Farmington very late Sunday night.
2/26/02
Women's Basketball Wins MAC Title!!
UMF (18-8) defeated conference number one St. Joseph's
College (22-2) 67-61 at the Augusta Civic Center to capture its 2nd MAC
title in 5 years. Junior Megan Woodcock led a balanced attack with 16
points, followed by freshman Kate LaHaye's 13, junior Jocelyn Sawyer's 11
and senior Rachel Bard's 10. The win propels the Beavers into the NAIA
National Tournament which will begin on March 6th in Souix City, Iowa.
2/25/02
Women's
Basketball Advances To MAC Championship Game
The University of Maine at Farmington defeated Thomas
College 66-56 at the Augusta Civic Center in the semi-finals of the Maine
Athletic Conference Tournament. With the win the Beavers improve to 17-8 and
will play in their first MAC Championship game in three years.
The Beavers will play St. Joseph's College on Monday at
the Augusta Civic Center with the winner advancing to the NAIA National
Tournament. Tip off is slated for 5:30 PM.
2/20/02
Women's
Basketball Defeats Husson, 69-57, Advances to MAC Final Four
UMF was led by junior Megan Woodcock who chipped in 19
points on its way to another MAC Final Four appearance. Other scorers
for the Beavers were Jocelyn Sawyer with 17 points and Rachel Bard with
10. UMF will play Thomas College in the first round. Game time is set for 1pm at the Augusta
Civic Center on Sunday February 24th..
2/18/02
Kempton: Rookie of the Week Honorable
Mention
Women's Basketball player Cheryl Kempton was placed on the
MAC Rookie of the Week Honorable Mention list today for her average of 10
points per game last week.
2/17/02
Women's Basketball Wins Last Regular
Season Game
UMF defeated UMaine Presque Isle 79-53 to close out the
regular season with a record of 15-8 overall and 8-4 in the MAC. The
Beavers were led by Desirae Haines with 15 points followed by Megan Woodcock
with 13 and Samantha Hunt and Rachel Bard with 12 points each. As the
conference playoffs begin, UMF will host #6 Husson College on Wednesday
February 20th at 7pm. A win will propel them into the MAC final four
tournament held at the Augusta Civic Center on Sunday February 24th and
Monday February 25th.
2/16/02
Women's Basketball Defeats UMaine Fort
Kent, 65-51
UMF used a well balanced attack in winning the first game
in a back to back weekend defeating UMFK. Freshman Cheryl Kempton led
a host of double digit scorers with 13 including 3 three's, followed by
Jocelyn Sawyer with 12, and Megan Woodcock and Rachel Bard with 11
each. UMF faces UMaine Presque Isle tomorrow in the last game of the
season.
2/13/02
UMF freshmen led the way as the Beavers took on a 20-1
Bowdoin team that is ranked 4th in the NCAA Division III. Cheryl
Kempton scored a team high 14 points on 4-4 shooting from three point range,
Amanda Pepin added 12 points and Kate LaHaye contributed 10 points and 5
rebounds. Jocelyn Sawyer and Desirae Haines each grabbed 6 rebounds
for the Beavers. UMF will close out the regular season on the road
this weekend when they take on UMaine Fort Kent on Friday and UMaine Presque
Isle on Saturday.
2/10/02
Women's Basketball Defeats Machias, 76-58
UMF pulled away in the second half outscoring UMaine
Machias 42-24 behind the play of junior forward Jocelyn Sawyer. Sawyer
scored 22 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked 3 shots in the win.
Junior Megan Woodcock chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds while senior
Rachel Bard added 8 points. UMF improves to 13-7 overall and 6-4 in
the MAC. With only 2 conference games remaining the Beavers are hoping
to host a first round playoff game on the 20th of February. Next up
UMF will be at Bowdoin College on Tuesday the 12th at 5:30pm.
2/4/02
Kate LaHaye Named Rookie of the Week by
MWBCA
UMF freshman forward Kate LaHaye, from Belfast, averaged
14.0 points and 8.7 rebounds as the Beavers went 2-1 in conference play.
She was accurate from all over, shooting 60 percent (15-for-25) from the
floor and 55 percent (6-for-11) from beyond the 3-point arc. She added
six steals, four assists and four blocks for good measure.
Women's Basketball Drives Past UMaine
Fort Kent, 76-35
UMF recorded its second win in two days on Sunday as they
defeated UMaine Fort Kent. Freshman Kate LaHaye led the Beavers with
21 points including 2 three's and 10 rebounds. Junior Jocelyn Sawyer
contributed 18 points and went 6-7 from the line. UMF's record
improves to 12-7 overall and 5-4 in the MAC. The Beavers will next
face UMaine Machias on Saturday February 9th.
Women's
Basketball Defeats UMaine Presque Isle, 83-55
UMF earned its fourth conference win on Saturday defeating
visiting UMPI. The Beavers received standout performances from juniors
Jocelyn Sawyer and Megan Woodcock. Sawyer recorded 22 points, 6
rebounds and went 4-5 from the line. Woodcock led all scorers with 23
points including 3 three pointers. Freshmen Desirae Haines and Kate
LaHaye contributed 11 and 8 rebounds respectively.
1/31/02
***Women's
Basketball Game at Colby College Cancelled***
The women's basketball game scheduled for Thursday
February 7th at 7pm has been cancelled due to a scheduling error as a result
of a rule that exists for Colby's athletic conference (NESCAC).
Women's Basketball Loses in Double Overtime,
104-96
UMF was unable to contain a hot shooting Thomas team
yesterday as they suffered a tough overtime loss. UMF was led by
junior Megan Woodcock with 18 points, followed by junior Jocelyn Sawyer with
17, freshman Cheryl Kempton with 15 and freshman Kate LaHaye with 14 (3
three pointers). UMF drops to 10-7 overall and 3-4 in the MAC.
The Beavers will host back to back games this weekend when they take on
UMaine Presque Isle on Saturday at 1pm and UMaine Fort Kent on Sunday at
12pm.
1/28/01
Desirae Haines Named MAC Rookie of the
Week, Sawyer Earns Player of the Week Honorable Mention
UMF freshman Desirae Haines of Lincoln averaged 12.5
points and 7.5 rebounds in a 2-0 week. She shot 53 percent from the
floor, 100% from the line and made 80% of her three point attempts.
Jocelyn Sawyer a junior from Porter averaged 16 points per game and 11.5
rebounds in the two victories.
1/27/02
Women's Basketball Blows Past Lyndon
State, 84-49
UMF received a balanced performance from all players in
capturing its 10th win of the season. Junior Jocelyn Sawyer led all
scorers with 21 points and 12 rebounds. Freshman Desirae Haines
chipped in 16 points, including going 3-3 from three point range, and added
6 rebounds and 4 steals. Junior Megan Woodcock contributed 11 points,
freshman Kate LaHaye added 7 rebounds and 3 steals, while freshman Molly
Bean grabbed 6 boards. Senior Rachel Bard dealt out 4 assists and made
4 steals. UMF is gearing up for 3 conference games next week, facing
Thomas College in Waterville on Wednesday the 30th and UMaine Presque Isle
and UMaine Fort Kent in Farmington on Saturday and Sunday respectively.
1/23/02
Women's Basketball Defeats Husson
College, 65-45
UMF was led by junior Megan Woodcock's 15 points and 5
assists as the cruised to their third MAC victory of the season.
Freshman Kate LaHaye added 12 points and junior Jocelyn Sawyer added 11
points and 10 rebounds. UMF improves to 9-6 overall and 3-3 in the
MAC. The Beavers return to action on Saturday January 26 when they
host Lyndon State College at 2pm.
1/19/02
Women's Basketball Suffers Defeat, 62-67
UMF, led by junior Jocelyn Sawyer's 13 points, was unable
to overcome a 15 point deficit in today's loss to conference leader St.
Joseph's College. Freshmen Kate LaHaye and Amanda Pepin each added
eight points in the effort. UMF falls to 8-6 overall and 2-3 in the
MAC. The Beavers return to conference action on Tuesday January 22nd
when they travel to Husson College.
1/16/02
Megan Woodcock Recognized By ECAC and
MWBCA
Junior guard Megan Woodcock was named Co-Player of
the Week for the week of January 6-13 by the Maine Women's Basketball
Coaches Association and selected to the Division III, New England, Player of
the Week Honor Roll by the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Association..
Woodcock scored 36 points in a pair of UMF victories. On Saturday at
Castleton State College, she scored 25 points on 8-of-12 shooting, including
4-for-8 from 3-point land. For the week Woodcock made 59 percent (13
of 22) of her field goal attempts and was 7 of 14 from beyond the arc.
1/14/02
UMaine Machias Slips Past Women's
Basketball, 55-56, Woodcock Named Player of the Week
UMF suffered its first loss since coming back from the
holiday break today as UMaine Machias edged out the Beavers 55-56. UMF
was led by MAC Player of the Week Megan Woodcock who chipped in 19
points. Jocelyn Sawyer and Cheryl Kempton each added 7 points, Sawyer
also contributed 5 blocks. Senior captain Rachel Bard recorded 9
steals and 5 assists. UMF's record drops to 8-4 overall and 2-2 in the
conference. The Beavers return to action on Saturday January 19th when
they host conference number one St. Joseph's College at 1pm.
1/13/02
Women's Basketball Gets Second Win in Two
Days
Megan Woodcock continued her hot streak Saturday as she
led the Beavers to a 73-44 win over the College of St. Joseph's (VT).
Woodcock recorded a team high 13 points, Jocelyn Sawyer and Dorice Reitchel
each added 11 and Rachel Bard chipped in with 7. UMF will play its
third game in four days tomorrow when they host UMaine Machias in their
first conference game since the holiday break.
1/12/02
Women's Basketball Defeats Castleton
State, 69-59
Junior guard Megan Woodcock hit four three pointers on her
way to a team high 25 points in UMF's 7th win of the season. Junior
forward Jocelyn Sawyer added 18 points. UMF's record improves to 7-4
overall. The Beavers return to conference play on Monday January 14th
when they host UMaine Machias at 2pm.
1/7/02
Jocelyn Sawyer Named Conference Player of
the Week
Junior Jocelyn Sawyer was named MAC Player of the Week
today for her performance in Saturday's game versus New England
College. Sawyer scored 23 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and hit 9 of 9
free throws in the 63-50 win.
1/5/02
Women's Basketball Defeats New England
College, 63-50
In the Beaver's first game back after the Christmas Break,
UMF was led by junior forward Jocelyn Sawyer who chipped in 23 points, 16
rebounds and was 9 for 9 from the charity stripe. Other contributors
to UMF's 6th win of the season were: Megan Woodcock with 14 points, Rachel
Bard with 7 assists, 5 steals and 7 rebounds and freshman Kate LaHaye
grabbed 8 boards. UMF will travel to Castleton State next weekend to
play on Friday and Saturday.
12/11/01
UNE Too Much for Women's Basketball
UMF fell victim to high turnovers and low rebounds in a
tough loss to host UNE last night. UMF was able to cut the UNE lead to
10 with 3 and a half minutes to play, but the Nor'easters held on to capture
the 71-57 victory. UMF was led by freshmen guard Amanda Pepin with 19
points (four three pointers) and forward Kate LaHaye with 15 points on 6-7
shooting. The Beavers return to action on January 5th when they host
New England College at 2pm.
12/9/01
Women's Basketball Falls Short In Second
Half Comeback Bid, 70-74
UMF
rallied from a 17 point deficit in the second half to within one point of
the visiting Bobcats from Bates College, but that was as close to Bates as
they would get. Clutch shooting from Bates held off a strong push by
UMF in the last 5 minutes of the game. Junior Jocelyn Sawyer led UMF
with 16 points 10 of which came on free throws. Freshman Kate LaHaye
recorded her second double double of her college career with 15 points and a
team high 17 rebounds. Junior Samantha Hunt chipped in 14 points. The
Beavers will travel to the University of New England on Monday December 10th
for the last game of the semester. UMF returns to action after the
Christmas break when the host New England College on Saturday January 5th at
2pm.
12/6/01
Women's
Basketball Defeats Husson, 76-65
