MAINE BLACK BEARS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

America East ConferenceD1-FCSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Orono-based Maine fields 14 women's basketball players at Skip Chappelle Court this winter, competing in the America East Conference as part of the University of Maine's 10,878-student body. Coach Amy Vachon's squad sits at 14-12 overall with a 3-3 conference record midseason, scoring 61.2 points per game while allowing 59.9 to opponents—a narrow margin reflecting close competitive balance in most matchups. Maine's home court at Memorial Gymnasium represents a significant advantage, where the Black Bears hold a 7-4 record compared to just 7-8 on the road.

Since the university's 1865 founding, Maine athletics has anchored northeastern New England competition, and the basketball program continues that regional tradition within Division I-FCS ranks. Vachon's team demonstrates defensive discipline relative to their offensive output, suggesting coaching emphasis on controlled play rather than high-volume scoring. The 3-point separating points-for and points-against indicates Maine competes in tight conference contests where shot selection and execution become decisive factors.

KEY FACTS

SchoolUniversity of Maine
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceAmerica East Conference
DivisionD1-FCS
LocationOrono, Maine
VenueSkip Chappelle Court in Memorial Gymnasium
Head CoachAmy Vachon

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
3Izzy AllenG
32Olivia AlvarezG
6Asta BlauenfeldtG
31Bailey BreenF
5Amiyah DonaldsonG
23Maddie FitzpatrickG
8Lizzy GruberC
34Mackenzie MoriG
15Abby PriceG
45Kaliyah SainF
33Adrianna SmithF
2Emmie StreamsG
12Sarah TalonG
35Lala WoodsG

SEASON RECORD

19-13

Overall

12-4

Home

7-9

Away

7-4

Conference

61.7 PPG / 60.0 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 8Saint Joseph's HawksL 62-63
Nov 12NC State WolfpackL 47-66
Nov 15VCU RamsL 77-81
Nov 17Stonehill SkyhawksW 79-53
Nov 23Brown BearsL 39-70
Nov 28UIC FlamesL 54-64
Nov 29Saint Francis Red FlashW 69-46
Dec 1Boston University TerriersW 54-45
Dec 4Pennsylvania QuakersL 35-58
Dec 7Rhode Island RamsL 56-69
Dec 13Fairfield StagsL 51-74
Dec 14Quinnipiac BobcatsW 63-55
Dec 21Harvard CrimsonW 59-57
Jan 1UMass Lowell River HawksW 73-65
Jan 3Bryant BulldogsL 73-82
Jan 8UMBC RetrieversW 58-43
Jan 10NJIT HighlandersW 86-67
Jan 15Vermont CatamountsL 53-64
Jan 17New Hampshire WildcatsW 73-51
Jan 22UAlbany Great DanesW 65-60
Jan 24Binghamton BearcatsL 57-62
Jan 31UMass Lowell River HawksW 92-42
Feb 5Vermont CatamountsW 55-46
Feb 7Bryant BulldogsW 64-56
Feb 12UMBC RetrieversW 56-55
Feb 14NJIT HighlandersL 42-63
Feb 21New Hampshire WildcatsW 67-61
Feb 26UAlbany Great DanesW 60-59
Feb 28Binghamton BearcatsW 74-67
Mar 5New Hampshire WildcatsW 77-58
Mar 9Binghamton BearcatsW 60-56
Mar 13Vermont CatamountsL 43-61

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Maine Women's Basketball compete in?
Maine Black Bears Women's Basketball competes in the America East Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does Maine play women's basketball home games?
Maine Women's Basketball plays home games at Skip Chappelle Court in Memorial Gymnasium in Orono, ME.
Who is the head coach of Maine Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Maine Black Bears Women's Basketball is Amy Vachon.
When was Maine Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Maine Women's Basketball is not currently available.