Demi Ruder, sophomore social work major and captain of the volleyball team, is the perfect match to save her father’s life. Her father, Michael Ruder, was diagnosed with kidney failure last May. “It was out of the blue. They called it an autoimmune disease, so no one knows why it happened or where it came…
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Huskies fall to Colby
The USM men’s basketball team couldn’t follow the ladies’ example as they fell to the Colby College Mules 63-58, for their second straight loss—a tough one for USM. Colby was led offensively and defensively by sophomore center Chris Hudnut, who scored 20 points and had 11 rebounds. USM was led offensively by senior forward Conor…
USM athletes bridge community gap and mentor youth basketball
The Athletics Department has been engaging with the town of Gorham to improve relations and build community as a whole. The Second Annual ‘Town of Gorham Night’ took place at the men and women’s basketball games on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at the Warren Hill Gymnasium. Cheered on by the crowd, third and fourth grade students…
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Men’s Hockey USM ties Skidmore late 2-2 The men’s hockey team came back after being down 2-0 early to tie the game in the third. Neither team scored in overtime, giving the team their fifth tie of the season, and leaving them with a record of 4-7-5. The team’s next game is at St. Michael’s…
Top winter destinations
The days are getting colder and before you know it, winter will be here. With the end of fall sports and the semester drawing to a close, wouldn’t now be the best time to just sleep the days away? Then again, why sleep when you can take advantage of winter and all the activities that…
New software giving women’s team edge
Film editing allows women’s basketball to improve practice With a successful season behind them, the women’s basketball team is ready for another season. For the third year in a row they’re going to be improving their game and looking to the NCAA tournament with the aid of some interesting software. Three years back, the team…
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Men’s Soccer Huskies lose to Western Conn. St. 1-0 The men’s soccer team lost to Western Conn. State on Oct 19 by a score of 1-0. This is the tenth time this year the team has been shut out, and the second time in a row. The loss brings the team to a dismal 0-15-1…
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Men’s Soccer Disappointing second half loss to UMF The USM men’s soccer team lost to University of Maine at Farmington 4-3 Wednesday to fall to 0-10-1 on the season. The loss was especially disappointing, as the Huskies were up 3-1 at one point during the second half. The team will next play Monday against the…
Baseball: USM win streak snapped at 19, Lions triumph 6-1
The USM baseball team last played the Wheaton College Lions on Thursday in Norton, Mass., routing them 15-3. On Sunday, they faced off again, with the Huskies holding on to a 19-game win streak as they took the field in Gorham. Lions starter Mike Gibbons, backed by an errorless defense, wouldn’t allow that streak to…
Athletics budget barely takes a hit
While academics is shouldering a hefty 63.4 percent of the $5 million budget shortfall at USM, the Athletics Department will only see a cut of less than 2 percent in its operating budget. In addition, the recreation manager position has been eliminated and another position related to equipment management will see a reduction in pay….
Olympic winner has the golden touch
Joan Benoit Samuelson made history 29 years ago when she crossed the finish line at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to become the first ever Women’s Olympic marathon winner. Last Wednesday, Samuelson made an appearance on the Portland campus to talk about her role in breaking the gender barrier but also spoke personally about the…
Huskies play in nationals, lose 80-58
The nationally eighth ranked Lady Huskies were unable to advance to the second round of the NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball National Championship last Friday in Gorham, losing 80-58 to the Smith College Pioneers (23-4). The loss concludes the season for the women’s team with an impressive 27-2 record. Just 10 minutes into the game,…
Chiu: Coffee drinkers, rejoice: Your cup of joe won’t kill you
Like many students, I’m addicted to coffee. Not only because of its unique aroma and taste, but because of its ability to cast a spell that temporarily ignites my motivation, concentration and productivity. So when I read that a nine-year study proved that coffee consumption does not link to any chronic diseases, I was filled with excitement and relief.
Huskies lose season opener to UNE in game with plenty of penalty minutes
With the sun shining and a crispy spring breeze blowing the University of Southern Maine men’s lacrosse team kicked off the 2012 season playing their first game on the newly constructed Hannaford Field in Gorham Tuesday afternoon. In what turned out to be quite a heated contest despite the chilly weather, the Huskies dropped the game 5-7 to the University of New England Nor’Easters, bringing UNE’s win streak to three.
Chiu: Don’t get caught up on the fat-fearing bandwagon
For as long as I can remember, my mother always warned me about saturated fats. Saturated fats, according to her conventional wisdom source, clog arteries and contributes to heart disease and obesity. She use to trim excess fat from the occasional steak I was able to enjoy once in a while. As for me, I…
Men’s team places third in Alliance Championship, second in LEC scoring
University of Southern Maine men’s track team finished third in the 2012 New England Alliance Championship and second in Little East Conference scoring Saturday at the USM Field House in Gorham. UMass-Dartmouth won the Little East Conference 177 to USM’s 132 and took the alliance title, scoring 145 points to Westfield’s 94 and Southern Maine’s 91.
Chiu: Spice up your Valentine’s Day with these top 8 aphrodisiacs
Whether you’re in a relationship, single or in between, Valentine’s Day is the day to celebrate and appreciate love. This year, instead of spending hundreds of dollars on flowers, chocolates and jewelry, why not try something different?
USM women’s track sweep their 12th straight New England Alliance and LEC Championships
The University of Southern Maine women’s track team swept the Little East Conference and Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference to capture their 12th straight New England Alliance and LEC Championships Saturday at the USM Field House. The lady Huskies won by a 205 to 1324 margin over UMass-Dartmouth in the Little East and 168 to 136 over Worcester State for the Alliance title.
USM basketball player joins team on memorable trip home for the holidays
USM men’s basketball player Jeremy Jackson hadn’t been in his hometown just outside of New Orleans since August. But Jackson joined his teammates for a holiday tournament in the Big Easy over Christmas break, and the team was able to take away much more than just wins and losses from its trip.
The Free Press’ Sports Year in Review
Along with the ebbs and flows of a college athletic season, there are performances and accomplishments that stand out among others. In honor of The Free Press’ last issue of the academic year, the Sports staff has compiled the top ten USM sports performances of the 2010-2011 year. Sit back and enjoy.
Women’s track takes third at Aloha Relays
The USM women’s outdoor track and field walked away from Bowdoin College with a third place overall finish at the Aloha Relays on Saturday after several tremendous individual performances.
Softball earns split with LEC second seeded Keene State
After a tough week of four straight losses, the USM softball team took one of two from the Little East Conference second place Keene State Owls in an LEC doubleheader on Friday afternoon at Towers Field in Gorham.
New bat standard yet to hamper USM baseball’s plate production
The NCAA’s new BBCOR bat standard was implemented in college baseball this spring, but it hasn’t taken long for programs to get used to the new bats, with USM being one of them.
Kobe Bryant’s actions question veteran integrity
Kobe Bryant is arguably one of the best NBA shooting guards of all-time, but his actions and attitude show hints of immaturity.