University of Maine
3-1,0-0America East
Brown
1-4,0-0Ivy League
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | 16 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 48 |
| Maine | 11 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 53 |
11/15/2026 3:45:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Black Bears move to 3-1 on the season
ORONO, Maine — Maddie Fitzpatrick posted a career-high 20 points and 11 rebounds as the University of Maine women's basketball team defeated Brown, 53-48, Sunday afternoon at Skip Chappelle Court. The Black Bears improved to 3-1 with the win.
Lizzy Gruber added 10 points, a game-high 13 rebounds and three blocks, while Lala Woods scored 11 points.Â
Maine bested 50 rebounds for the first time since Nov. 9, 2023 as it held a 54-49 edge over Brown on the boards. Maine forced 16 turnovers in the win while limiting the Bears to just 17-of-68 (25.0) from the floor.
Brown led 16-11 after the first quarter, but Maine held the visitors to seven points in the second to take a 26-23 lead into halftime. The teams were tied at 36 after three quarters.
Maine trailed 39-36 early in the fourth before regaining the lead on a Gruber basket with 6:21 remaining. Kaliyah Sain's three-pointer pushed the advantage to 44-39, but Brown rallied to tie the game at 44 with 2:27 left. Fitzpatrick answered with a three-pointer 28 seconds later to put the Black Bears ahead for good. Maine extended its lead to eight in the final minute and closed out the five-point victory at the free-throw line.
The Black Bears continue their current four-game homestand on Thursday when they play host to VCU at 6 p.m. Tickets for the game remain available and can be purchased by visiting GoBlackBears.com/Tickets, by phone at 207-581-BEAR, or in person at the UMaine Athletics ticket office located at Alfond Arena.
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