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Men’s Soccer Disappointing second half loss to UMF The USM men’s soccer team lost…
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,…
Athletics budget barely takes a hit
While academics is shouldering a hefty 63.4 percent of the $5 million budget shortfall…
Olympic winner has the golden touch
Joan Benoit Samuelson made history 29 years ago when she crossed the finish line…
Huskies play in nationals, lose 80-58
The nationally eighth ranked Lady Huskies were unable to advance to the second round…
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…
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.
USM men’s lacrosse wins nail biter over Plymouth State
The USM men’s lacrosse team hosted their conference rivals Plymouth State on a cold…
Ricker sparks Huskies’ win against cross-town rival St. Joe’s
Since returning to the USM lineup after missing the season’s first ten games, USM…
Sport Event Management class to put on inaugural “Into the Mud Challenge”
What better way to get some exercise and have some fun than to run through a mud pit and navigate down an obstacle called the Slippery Slope? These are just a few of the many fun things featured in the inaugural “Into the Mud Challenge” which will be held at Gorham Middle School on Saturday May, 7.
Western Connecticut upends men’s tennis 8-1
The Western Connecticut State men’s tennis team continued their tremendous play as of late when they defeated the USM men’s tennis team 8-1 at the Westside Courts in Danbury, Conn. on Saturday.
Baseball splits LEC doubleheader with RIC
The USM baseball team came into Saturday’s doubleheader against Rhode Island College after playing five games in five days last week, and their fatigue showed in the first game as they were downed 8-3 by the Anchormen. But the Huskies caught a second wind in the nightcap as they came from nine down in the first inning to chip away at RIC and earn a 14-13 win that featured timely hitting a great relief pitching.
Masters yields what could be one of the best golf seasons ever
The 75th Masters could arguably be tapped as the most exciting in recent memory, which hopefully serves as a preview of a great golf season to come.