University of Maine
Manhattan University
11/7/2026 11:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Game is the final contest for both teams in the America East-Metro Basketball Challenge
ORONO, Maine --Â The University of Maine men's basketball program will host Manhattan in their home opener on Sunday, Nov. 8. The game is the final contest for both teams in the America East-Metro Basketball Challenge.
Broadcast Details:
Saturday's game will be live streamed on ESPN+. The game can be heard nationwide at GoBlackBears.com and on the TuneIn app.
| Maine (1-1, 0-0 AE) vs Manhattan (0-2, 0-0 Metro) |
| Date & Time | Sunday, Nov. 8 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Venue |
"The Pit" - Skip Chappelle Court (1,580) -- Orono, Maine |
| Watch | Web Stream: ESPN+ |
| Listen | 92.9 The Ticket (Bangor) |Â GoBlackBears.com |
| Live Stats | GoBlackBears.com |
| Game Notes | Â Maine |
| X | @BlackBearsFB |
In the Win Column-- The Black Bears picked up their first victory of the season last time out at Sacred Heart, 74-72. The game was part of the America East-Metro Basketball Challenge.
A back-and-forth battle throughout the night saw the Black Bears come away with the victory as they scored a season-high 49 points in the second half of the game, outscoring their opponent by four points in the half.
Double-Double -- Ace Flagg recorded his first collegiate double-double against Sacred Heart last time out as he put up 14 points and grabbed a career-best 10 rebounds in the win. He also had a career-high 33 minutes played on the night.
Second Half Williams -- DeAndre Williams was the story of the second half against Sacred Heart as he scored all of his team-high 16 points in the half. He tied his career-high with four three-pointers on the night, shooting 50% from the floor and 67% from behind-the-arc.
Gribben Rejecting Shots -- Killian Gribben was a defensive force for the Black Bears on the interior last time out, turning away four shots, the most by a Black Bear since January of 2026. The four blocks also tied his high during his time as a Black Bear and has one-shy of his career-best mark set back in 2023.
Bench Impact -- Yanis Bamba and Caleb Crawford provided a major spark for the Black Bears against Sacred Heart, combining for 21 points off the bench as they both reached double-digits in scoring. They also provided seven combined assists and shot a combined 8-for-15 from the field, led by Crawford's efficient night of 4-for-5.
Series History -- This will be the first meeting all-time between these two programs and the final matchup for both teams in the America East-Metro Basketball Challenge. Maine is 1-0 in the Challenge while Manhattan is 0-1.
Season Stats| Maine | Category | Manhattan |
| 65.0 | PPG | 62.5 |
| 77.5 | OPPG | 78.5 |
| 39.2% | FG% | 40.7% |
| 36.7% | 3PT% | 25.5% |
| 71.1% | FT% | 51.2% |
| 35.5 | RPG | 31.0 |
| 13.0 | APG | 10.5 |
| 4.5 | SPG | 6.0 |
| 6.5 | BPG | 2.0 |
| 0-0 | H2H | 0-0 |
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