ORONO, Maine -- Fans! The University of Maine women's basketball team brings its show on the road when it hosts Stony Brook at the Augusta Civic Center on Sunday, Feb. 24 at 1 p.m.

The Black Bears, who will go for their ninth consecutive victory, will be looking for the season sweep of Stony Brook after previously defeating the Seawolves, 68-54, back on Jan. 29.

Tickets for this key America East showdown are available at the Augusta Civic Center box office or online at TicketMaster.com.

Prior to the meeting with Stony Brook, the University of Maine Athletic Department will be hosting its National Girls and Women in Sports Day celebration at the Augusta Civic Center on Feb. 24. Doors will open at 11:15 a.m. Beginning at 11:30, UMaine Athletics will host an Interactive Sports Fair day in which several local and UMaine teams and athletic vendors will be on hand offering the opportunity for fans to try their hand in several sports fields. Fans will also have the chance for photo opportunities and autographs with UMaine student-athletes! Following the fair, fans are encouraged to stick around and cheer on the University of Maine Women's Basketball team when it hosts Stony Brook at 1 p.m. For more information, or to get involved, please contact Assistant Athletic Director for Fan Engagement, Chris Hill, at christopher.m.hill1@maine.edu.

Your donation will help us enhance and grow the success of our women's athletic programs that are already doing great things in competition and in the community. In honor of the women who paved the way for future Black Bear student-athletes, please consider a gift to the women's sport of your choice. You can make your gift in honor of an athlete you admire, a favorite coach, or simply to enhance opportunities for today's student-athletes.

To give and support UMaine Women's Athletics, please visit: our.umaine.edu/fillthesteins. For more information, please contact Senior Associate Athletic Director Seth Woodcock by email at seth.woodcock@maine.edu or by phone at 207.318.5910.
 
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