Women’s Basketball
Demillo named MWBCA Player of the Week
Sophomore guard Kaylie Demillo (Jay) was named Maine Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Player of the Week for the week ending Nov. 23. Demillo’s honor comes after a red-hot week for the Huskies. Demillo led the Huskies to a 3-0 week, including the Husky Tip of Championships. Demillo averaged 17 points over that stretch, shooting a lights-out 55-percent from the filed and 13-26 from behind the three-point stripe. She was named the Most Valuable Player in the Tip-off tournament.
Huskies capture Tip-Off Crown
The USM women’s basketball team easily beat UMaine-Farmington in their first game and squeaked by Norwich University en route to capturing the USM Tip-off Tournament Championships held in Gorham. The Huskies defeated UMF 76-57 in their first game, capitalizing on 25-point performance from sophomore guard Kaylie Demillo (Jay) and 13 points from Stacey Kent (Northwood, NH). USM then went on to edge out Norwich University in the championship game 64-61. This time, it was Kent’s turn to lead the team with 18 points and eight rebounds, while Demillo chipped in with 15. Both Kent and Demillo were named to the All-Tournament team while the Huskies pushed their season record to 3-0.
Men’s Cross Country
Jasud and Gomes have strong showing at nationals
Junior Tyler Jasud (Rumford) and Alex Gomes (Peabody, MA) both traveled to Hanover College in Hanover, IN to take part in the 2008 Division III Men’s Cross Country Championships. Jasud, whose steady hand led the Huskies throughout the season, posted a solid 43rd-place finish, while his rookie teammate cracked the top-100, crossing the line in 97th-place. Jasud’s effort matches the best finish by a Husky all-time and was just six seconds behind the final All-American spot (35th).. Last season, the venerable Curtis Wheeler also finished 43rd at the championships.
Men’s Ice Hockey
USM routes St. Michael’s
The USM men’s hockey team skated to a 6-2 route of St. Michael’s Nov. 22 in South Burlington, VT. The Huskies got six goals from six different players and 13 of the 18 Huskies in uniform chalked up at least one point. Freshman Dan Rautenberg (Cape Elizabeth) and senior Dan Gordon (Lynnfield, MA) were the only multiple point scorers for USM, each picking up a goal and an assist. Senior goalie Jamie Gilbert (Lewiston) picked up the victory in net, his first of the season, with 18 saves.
Women’s Ice Hockey
Huskies fend off Saint Anselm
The USM women’s ice hockey team pulled out a hard-fought 3-2 win over St. Anselm College Nov. 22 in Manchester, NH. Freshman Katie Paradis (Rochester, NH) notched the game-winning goal and added an assist for the Huskies, who picked up their second straight victory. USM built a two-goal advantage early on, using first period-goals from freshman Nani Jacobs (Kahnawake, QC) and Danielle Ward (Lansing, MI), but 17 seconds into the third-period St. Anselm’s cut the USM lead in half. Paradis, however, added a power play goal to sure-up the Huskies lead and secure the win.