On a crazy night that saw multiple power outages and delays, the Rhode Island College Anchormen proved to be too much for the USM Huskies, winning 70-53 in Little East Conference men’s basketball action last Tuesday.
Powered by a high-octane scoring attack of guard penetration and fast-break opportunities, the Anchormen methodically extended their six point half-time lead to end the Huskies two game winning streak.
Women’s hockey finished last week on a three game losing streak that began with a tough 0-3 match against St. Michael’s College.
“Today’s game was the second of the weekend,” said coach John Lauziere following that loss, “last night they exerted a lot of energy and gave all they could.
Jamaal Caterina is the man.
After watching his performance on Tuesday night against Rhode Island College I feel quite confident in saying that. Not only did he post a career high 18 points and snatch 12 rebounds, but he played with a passion and energy that truly made the game worth watching and kept the score close.
For the past three years, Chase Kuech has been the student voice behind USM sports. He can be heard over the loudspeaker at most fall and spring sports, and he does internet-radio play-by-play broadcasts for USM hockey and basketball.
His student days are over now-he just graduated in December, earning a degree in Media Studies with a concentration in writing.
FP: Why did you come to USM?
Mike: When I was looking, well, it was in-state, it was close to home-I live in Fryeburg-so I liked that part. As far as wrestling goes, I really liked the coaches, and the team was up
Men’s Indoor Track
Seven first place finishes give Huskies the crown
The men’s indoor track team used seven first place finishes to outscore three other schools en route to capturing the Reggie Poyau Invitational crown at Bowdoin College. USM posted a whopping 128 points, followed by Bowdoin with 97 and Brandeis University and Connecticut College with 66 and 51 respectively.
Two talented soccer teams met in Gorham last Saturday afternoon to vie for the top spot in the Little East Conference. Southern Maine came to the game with a 3-1 conference record and looking to rebound from a tough 1-2 conference loss to UMass Dartmouth.
” “Coming back and playing field hockey again is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Getting back into it just feels really good.”
– Justine Dorr”
The SUV pulls up to the house and a small red-headed woman jumps out, “Sarah, I am so sorry!” she shouts toward the stairs, where I’ve been sitting for half an hour.
The Field Hockey team’s win last Saturday was hard-fought to the end, ending regular play tied at 2-2. The Huskies won on penalty strokes after an overtime period went by scoreless. The Huskies dominated throughout the game, out-shooting the Corsairs 36-9, but had trouble breaking down the solid play of senior goalkeeper, Liz Fitzgerald.
After two straight seasons playing in the NBA summer league and with a year spent playing in Europe under his belt, Nik Caner-Medley, a Deering High School and University of Maryland standout, was recently cut by the NBA’s Sacramento Kings.
So, what?
One of Portland’s native athletes was playing professionally and no one seemed to care.
David Kreps
Sport: Men’s Soccer
Position: Goalie
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Agawam, MA
FP: Why’d you come to USM?
Kreps: I originally went to Orono and played soccer, but we lost every game and I didn’t play at all. We got a new coach, and he told me in March that there wasn’t going to be a spot for me on the team.
Golf
Huskies finish first,
four under par
10/5 – Led by junior Brent Profenno (Standish) and freshman Andrew Slattery (West Minot), the Huskies took first place in their second home match of the season. The pair combined to shoot a three-under-par 67 at the Sable Oaks golf course in South Portland to help the Huskies beat out St.
Golf
10/1 – USM Fall Classic 6th place
10/5 – Southern Maine Cup 1st place
10/7-8 – Husson Invitational 7th place
Field Hockey
9/29 – USM 1, Westfield State 0
10/2 – USM 1, Salem State 0
10/4 – USM 2, St. Joseph’s 1
10/6 – Keene 3, USM 2
10/11 – USM 1,
Opponents names written in capital letters means the game will be played at home
Monday October 22
Golf @ NEIGA Championships, Brewster, MA tba
Tuesday October 23
Golf @ NEIGA Championships, Brewster, MA tba
Women’s Soccer @ Bowdoin 3:30 p.m.
Field Hockey @ Bowdoin 5 p.
The leaves are turning and the weather is clear. It’s sunny and the temperatures are in the 70’s. It’s October in Maine, and starting this weekend, we have our first vacation of the year.
Joining the annual rush of leaf-peepers might seem a little kitschy, this is the most beautiful season in vacationland, so why not get out and enjoy it? From Oktoberfests and county fairs to rolling rivers and autumn scenery, take a break from classes and schedules this weekend, get outside, and try to remember the way life should be.
Alicia Croteau
Major: Exercise Physiology
Year: Senior
Sport: Cross Country
She isn’t the best runner on the cross country team-she took last place in the recent Codfish Bowl, and placed in the last ten in the race previous. But you don’t have to be good or fast or perfect to be a hero.
Fall is the time to catch up on all the apples you’ve missed over the year-it’s your last-minute cram session before flu season hits (if, that is, you follow sage advice). All it takes is a short drive toward Bar Mills-10 minutes outside Gorham-following the signs: “Snell’s Farm this way.
Hard work and determination have the USM golf team headed in the right direction. Nearly halfway through the season, the Huskies are starting to slowly cash in the fruits of their labor with low scores and team triumphs.
Brent Profeno (Standish) epitomized the rewards of hard work on Sept.
Amidst increasingly negative press, the New England Patriots are showing the world how to deal with flack: they’re winning. They’re rallying behind a common cause and are looking like the greatest football team to ever grace an NFL field.
Patriots fans drooled during the off-season, waiting patiently to show off their newly revamped roster including Randy Moss, Kyle Brady, Dante Stahlworth, Adalius Thomas, not to mention a fully-recovered Rodney Harrison.
A wrap up of Husky Sports
Opponents names written in capital letters means the game will be played at home
Monday, October 1
Golf, USM FALL CLASSIC, Sable Oaks GC 10 a.m.
Tuesday, October 2
Men’s Soccer vs. BATES 4 p.m.
Women’s Tennis vs. PLYMOUTH STATE 3:30 p.m.
Field Hockey vs.
One week after the number two seeded Keene State Owls gave the Huskies, ranked first in their league, their second loss of the season, the two teams met again in the final game of the Little East Conference championship at the Warren G. Hill Gymnasium in Gorham last Saturday.
Name: Lindsey Welch
Year: Senior
Position: Guard
Stats: 4.0 points per game
2.3 assists per game
Averaging 19.7 minutes play time and putting up four rebounds per game and tacking 29 steals so far this season Lindsey Welch has excelled both defensively and offensively this season.
Men’s basketball
Daniels named to All-Little East team
3/1 – Junior men’s basketball guard Josh Daniels (Everett, WA) was named to the All-Little East Conference second team for the second straight year. Daniels averaged a team-high 13.6 points and 4.1 rebounds per game for the 2006-07 season.