UMaine women's basketball defeats UMass Lowell

Black Bears look to build momentum ahead of showdown with Vermont

Published on Jan. 31, 2026

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The University of Maine women's basketball team defeated UMass Lowell on Saturday afternoon at the Skip, as they look to build momentum ahead of a key matchup with defending champion Vermont on Thursday.

Why it matters

The Black Bears are hoping to challenge Vermont for the conference title this season, and a win over UMass Lowell could provide a confidence boost before their upcoming clash with the defending champions.

The details

Led by strong performances from players like Blauenfeldt and Smith, Maine was able to comfortably defeat UMass Lowell at home. The team is now focused on preparing for their upcoming game against Vermont, which will be a crucial test as they aim to dethrone the defending champions.

  • The game against UMass Lowell took place on Saturday afternoon.
  • Maine will face Vermont on Thursday morning in Burlington, Vermont.

The players

Blauenfeldt

A key player for the University of Maine women's basketball team.

Smith

Another important contributor for the University of Maine women's basketball team.

Vermont

The defending champion in the conference that Maine is looking to challenge.

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What’s next

Maine will face off against Vermont on Thursday morning in Burlington, Vermont, in a key conference matchup.

The takeaway

The University of Maine women's basketball team is building momentum ahead of their showdown with defending champion Vermont, as they look to challenge for the conference title this season.