UMaine Women's Basketball Seniors Cherish Final Season

Three seniors have made vital contributions to the University of Maine women's basketball program.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Three seniors on the University of Maine women's basketball team - Adrianna Smith, Sarah Talon, and Asta Blauenfeldt - will be honored on Saturday as the Black Bears finish the regular season against Binghamton. The winner of the game will earn the second seed for the upcoming America East quarterfinals. The trio have made significant impacts on the program throughout their careers, with Smith, Talon, and Blauenfeldt all having exceptional senior seasons.

Why it matters

The UMaine women's basketball program has been a source of pride for the community, and these three seniors have been integral to the team's success over the past several years. Their leadership and contributions will be missed as they wrap up their college careers, but they hope to create more memories by leading the team to a strong postseason run.

The details

Adrianna Smith, a fifth-year forward, is the school's eighth-leading career scorer with 1,783 points and fourth in rebounds with 993. She is a two-time All-America East first teamer and the 2022-23 league Player of the Year. Guard Sarah Talon from Windham has produced 719 points, 317 rebounds and 152 assists in 120 games. Guard Asta Blauenfeldt from Kongens Lyngby, Denmark spent the first two years of her college career at Seattle University before transferring to UMaine for the past two seasons, tallying 928 points, 240 rebounds, 222 assists, 143 steals and 14 blocks.

  • The Black Bears will finish the regular season with a 1 p.m. game against Binghamton on Saturday, February 27, 2026.
  • The winner of the game will earn the second seed for the upcoming America East quarterfinals.

The players

Adrianna Smith

A fifth-year forward who is the school's eighth-leading career scorer with 1,783 points and fourth in rebounds with 993. She is a two-time All-America East first teamer and the 2022-23 league Player of the Year.

Sarah Talon

A guard from Windham who has produced 719 points, 317 rebounds and 152 assists in 120 games.

Asta Blauenfeldt

A guard from Kongens Lyngby, Denmark who spent the first two years of her college career at Seattle University before transferring to UMaine for the past two seasons, tallying 928 points, 240 rebounds, 222 assists, 143 steals and 14 blocks.

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What they’re saying

“I don't even think there are any words to describe how much this has meant to me and everything this team and this program has meant to me. The way I have been embraced here is indescribable.”

— Adrianna Smith (Bangor Daily News)

“It's been fun. It's crazy how fast it went by. People always say don't blink because it will be over. You don't believe them until it happens.”

— Sarah Talon (Bangor Daily News)

“Choosing this after two years at Seattle was a great choice. I love it here.”

— Asta Blauenfeldt (Bangor Daily News)

What’s next

The winner of the Black Bears versus Binghamton game on Saturday will earn the second seed for the America East quarterfinals.

The takeaway

These three seniors have left an indelible mark on the UMaine women's basketball program, both through their on-court excellence and their off-court leadership and mentorship. Their contributions will be sorely missed, but their legacy will continue to inspire future generations of Black Bears.