Raleigh, N.C. -- Dor Saar paced Maine's scoring attack for the second consecutive game, tallying a team-high 10 points in a 62-34 loss at No. 14 North Carolina State on Tuesday morning.

Blanca Millan added eight points and the fourth double-digit rebounding performance of her career with 10 boards. Millan, now with 1,520 career points, moved into 36th on the America East all-time scoring list.

Maine struggled from the field in the first half, going 4-for-25 over the opening 20 minutes. North Carolina State controlled the rebounding column with a 50-35 advantage on the boards while outscoring Maine 34-8 in the paint.

The Black Bears were able to knock down six triples in the contest, with a pair coming from Saar.

Elissa Cunane led the Wolfpack with a double-double, registering 10 points and 12 boards, while Jada Boyd came off the bench to add eight points and 16 rebounds. North Carolina State finished the 22-of-58 from the field and 13-of-15 from the free throw line.

NC State scored the first eight points of the game, racing out to an 8-0 lead over the opening 6:27 before Saar found Anna Kahelin for a fastbreak layup and Maine's first points of the morning session.

The Wolfpack responded with a 9-0 before Maddy McVicar's triple trimmed the lead back to 10.

NC State took a 19-point lead after a 9-0 run. Following over three minutes of scoreless action, a late bucket by the Wolfpack sent the game in the half with Maine trailing, 31-10.

A 13-7 run to start the third put NC State up by 27 before Maine responded. A triple from Kahelin started a 5-0 run by the Black Bears with a jumper from Saar cutting the deficit to 22.

However, Maine was unable to inch closer, falling by a 62-34 to the No. 14 Wolfpack.

The Black Bears return to the Pine Tree State on Sunday, Nov. 24 when they host Navy at the Portland Expo for Military Appreciation Day, presented by Dead River Company. Military personnel and veterans with proper identification are asked to call the ticket office at 207-581-BEAR to reserve complimentary tickets for themselves and their immediate family members. Ticket(s) may also be picked up by visiting the UMaine Athletic Ticket Office, located in Alfond Arena.

For more information regarding Military Appreciation Series tickets, call the University of Maine box office at 207-581-BEAR. To order additional tickets to select Black Bear athletic events, please visit GoBlackBears.com or call the box office. 

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