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Fans inside Alfond Arena thought they were in for an upset win over #1 Quinnipiac after taking a 3-1 lead after two periods. Then the third period was played and it ended 3-3.

Just two days after suffering a loss at Albany the UMaine women's basketball team bounced back on the road with a 62-52 win over New Hampshire.

It was a fight many believe Maine's Tim Boetsch needed to win in order to continue his UFC career and earn another fight. However a knee to the face in the second round ended his night.

Husson University basketball teams each posted wins against Lyndon State on Saturday afternoon and in the process remain undefeated in conference play.

The University of Maine women have played well at home this season and Wednesday was no exception as they beat UMass Lowell 74-44 improving to 6-0 on their home floor.

After dropping back-to-back games a week ago the Orono Red Riots have rebounded nicely. Tuesday winning their straight with a 46-39 victory over Hermon.

Husson University basketball teams stayed undefeated in the North Atlantic Conference as the men beat Maine Maritime 85-79 while the women beat the Mariners 74-57.

Last season St. Dom's took two games against Bangor and through the first six minutes of Wednesday's game it seemed like history would repeat itself.

Two of the perennial powers in Class A North hockey take the ice tonight as the Bangor Rams face the St. Dom's Saints at Sawyer Arena.

Trevon Butler's shot at the buzzer from just beyond the half court stripe lifted the Husson Eagles to an 84-81 win over Springfield in the opening round of the Naismith Classic.