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High Point Today
By the People, for the People
Maine Black Bears Face Tough Losses After Historic Duke Victory
The baseball team struggles to find their rhythm after splitting a doubleheader with Duke
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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The Maine Baseball Team celebrated their first ever win against Duke on Friday, but then dropped both games of a doubleheader on Saturday, losing 3-0 and 7-1. The team managed just 2 hits in the first game and was outhit 7-5 in the second game, with their lone run coming on a ground out in the 2nd inning.
Why it matters
The Black Bears were riding high after their historic win against powerhouse Duke, but the tough losses over the weekend show they still have work to do to find consistency and compete at a high level. The team will look to bounce back with a 4-game series at High Point University next weekend.
The details
In the first game, Maine's batters managed just 2 hits, with Jack Quigley and Nic Pepe each having a double. Jason Krieger took the loss on the mound, going 5.0 innings and allowing 3 earned runs. In the second game, Maine was outhit 7-5, with Brody Rasmussen having a pair of hits including a double. Maine's lone run came on a ground out by Will Barter in the 2nd inning. Thomas Stabley took the loss, allowing 4 hits and 4 runs in 3.2 innings.
- On Friday, the Maine Baseball Team split a doubleheader with Duke, picking up their first ever win against the Blue Devils.
- On Saturday, the Black Bears dropped both games of a doubleheader, losing 3-0 and 7-1.
The players
Jack Quigley
A Maine baseball player who had a double in the first game.
Nic Pepe
A Maine baseball player who had a double in the first game and a single in the second game.
Jason Krieger
The Maine starting pitcher in the first game, who took the loss after going 5.0 innings and allowing 3 earned runs.
Brody Rasmussen
A Maine baseball player who had a pair of hits, including a double, in the second game.
Will Barter
The Maine player who hit a ground out to drive in the team's lone run in the second game.
What’s next
The Black Bears will play 4 games at High Point University in High Point, North Carolina, next weekend. They play Friday the 20th at 4 p.m., a doubleheader on the 21st with games at Noon and 4 p.m. and wrap up the series on Sunday, February 22nd at 1 p.m. The Friday 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. games will be broadcast on ESPN+.
The takeaway
The Maine Black Bears showed they can compete with a powerhouse program like Duke, but the tough losses over the weekend highlight the work they still need to do to find consistency and compete at a high level throughout the season. The team will look to bounce back with a strong showing in their upcoming series at High Point University.
