Orono, Maine – University of Maine head women's basketball coach Amy Vachon has announced the addition of five student-athletes to the 2025 recruiting class.

 

Bailey Breen (6'3" forward), Mackenzie Mori (5'11" guard/forward), Abby Price (5'11" guard), Olivia Alvarez Tirado (5'8" guard), and Ashlyne 'Lala' Woods (5'6" guard)  will join the Black Bears' roster in the fall of 2025.

 

"We are thrilled to announce the newest additions to our Black Bear family," Vachon said. "The class of 2025 is critical to continuing the success of Maine women's basketball. Each one of these young women fit with our culture off the court and will contribute to the winning tradition on the court. Abby, Lala, Mackenzie, Olivia and Bailey come from five very different parts of the world, but Black Bear Nation will be ecstatic that they chose UMaine to be their home for the next four years."

 

Bailey Breen

6-3 // Forward // South Thomaston, ME (Oceanside / Montverde Academy)

• Three-time KVAC Player of the Year
• Three-time KVAC first team all-conference selection
• 2024 South Class B MVP
• Two-time Bangor Daily News second team all-state honoree
• Guided Oceanside to state titles in 2022 and 2024

"I have known Bailey since she was around nine years old. Watching her develop through the years as a basketball player has been a joy. What really has impressed me is her drive to be the absolute best she can be. Bailey's basketball IQ is a big strength, as is her versatility in playing with her back to the basket or stepping out in shooting the three. We are so excited Bailey chose to stay home and represent her home state." - Coach Vachon

 

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Mackenzie Mori

5-11 // Guard/Forward // Wethersfield, Conn. (Wethersfield/Hamden Hall Country Day/Mass Rivals)

• Averaged 23 points per game and eight rebounds in one season at Hamden Hall Country Day
• All-NEPSAC, First Team All-FAA, NEPSAC Class C All-Star (Hamden Hall)
• Joined the 1,000 point club
• Set school record for most points in a single game (35)
• Guided team to conference (FAA) semifinals

"Like Abby, Mackenzie also comes from a basketball family and when you watch her play, you immediately notice that she plays the game the right way. Mackenzie is a versatile player that can shoot, drive, and post-up if needed. She fits our style of play extremely well." - Coach Vachon

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Abby Price

5-11 // Guard // Boca Raton, Fla. (Grandview Preparatory / Miami Suns EYBL)

• All-Broward County selection
• Guided team to state title her freshman season
• Averaged double-figure scoring her junior and sophomore seasons

"Abby brings a high level of competitiveness and work ethic to UMaine. Growing up in a basketball family, she has a high IQ that will help her transition to the next level. Abby is a knock down shooter and has played with and against some of the best players in the country in high school and AAU." - Coach Vachon

 

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Olivia Alvarez Tirado

5-8 // Guard // Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain (IES Carmen Conde/Baloncesto Torrelodones)

• Averaged 12 points, 5.8 assists, 4.3 steals with Baloncesto Torrelodones this season
• Represented Madrid in the Spanish State Championship (2023) and was the high scorer and top three-point shooter for the team
• Guided teams to Spanish Championship four times, ranking in the top-3 of Madrid three times and second in Spain in 2023

"Olivia is one of those players who makes her teammates better. Whether that is by getting them involved with her passing, or inspiring them with her defense, Olivia is willing to do whatever she needs to for her team to win. Another versatile guard who we can't wait to welcome to Orono." - Coach Vachon

 

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Ashlyne 'Lala' Woods

5-6 // Guard // Wheeling, W.V. (Wheeling Park / Western PA Bruins)

• Two-time first team all-state selection and one time second team all-state honoree
• First team All-OVAC (2023-24)
• 3x All-Valley first team selection
• Guided team to the 2024 West Virginia 4A state title
• Tallied 1,213 career points (8th in school history), 304 assists, 168 three-pointers
• Averaged 17 points per game in high school career

"Lala is a combo guard that can score the basketball and also hit her teammates when they are open. She is driven to be the very best she can be in all aspects of her game and I know that her best years are in front of her." - Coach Vachon

 

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