Central Maine CC, UMaine Augusta Women's Basketball Earn Top Seeds in National Tourney

CMCC is the No. 1 seed, UMA is No. 2 in the USCAA D2 tournament

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Central Maine Community College and University of Maine at Augusta women's basketball teams received the top two seeds in the USCAA Division 2 tournament on Tuesday. CMCC, which lost the national championship game last season, beat UMA 67-57 in the Yankee Small College Conference final on Sunday. The tournament begins March 4 in Buffalo, New York.

Why it matters

This is a significant achievement for the two Maine basketball programs, as earning the top seeds in a national tournament showcases the strength and competitiveness of their teams. The rivalry between CMCC and UMA adds an extra layer of excitement to the tournament matchup.

The details

CMCC, the No. 1 seed, will face No. 8 Penn State Dubois (16-7) in the first round, while UMA, the No. 2 seed, will play No. 7 Christendom (10-6) of Virginia. The Mustangs from CMCC are 26-1 on the season, with their only loss coming against UMA.

  • The tournament begins on March 4, 2026 in Buffalo, New York.
  • CMCC beat UMA 67-57 in the Yankee Small College Conference final on Sunday, February 23, 2026.

The players

Central Maine Community College

The No. 1 seed in the USCAA Division 2 tournament, CMCC is the defending national runner-up and has won 9 straight conference titles.

University of Maine at Augusta

The No. 2 seed in the USCAA Division 2 tournament, UMA is 20-6 on the season and defeated CMCC 67-57 in the conference final.

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What’s next

The tournament begins on March 4, 2026 in Buffalo, New York, where CMCC and UMA will look to advance through the bracket and compete for the national championship.

The takeaway

The top seeding of the two Maine basketball programs in the USCAA Division 2 tournament showcases the strength and competitiveness of women's basketball in the state, setting up an exciting tournament matchup between the longtime conference rivals.