Men's Basketball has Season come to an end on Saturday in America East Quarterfinals

Saturday, March 7

Newark, NJ

4 PM

University of Maine

8-24,6-10America East

New Jersey Institute of Technology

16-16,10-6America East

Team	1	2	F
Maine	29	29	58
NJIT	32	28	60

Men's Basketball has Season come to an end on Saturday in America East Quarterfinals

3/7/2026 6:33:00 PM | Men's Basketball

Box Score

Newark, N.J. – The University of Maine basketball team had their season come to an end as they fell to #3 NJIT, 60-58.

A back-and-forth first half broke out as neither side established more than a six-point advantage in the opening 20 minutes.

The score stood at 32-29 heading into halftime in favor of the Highlanders.

Mekhi Gray led the way in scoring in the first half for Maine as he eight points and three rebounds.

Ace Flagg had seven points and two rebounds while TJ Biel had six points and a pair of rebounds.

The Black Bears jumped in front early in the second half as they scored eight of the first 12 points to open up the half.

The two sides would trade the lead back-and-forth down the stretch in the second half, but ultimately it would be the Highlanders who came away with the victory, 60-58.

The Black Bears conclude the season with an 8-24 record.

-UMaine-
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