Three for Three

Three for Three


This weekend was yet another exciting for the University as the Men's Hockey Team and the Women's and Men's Basketball Teams all took home victories. The Men's Ice Hockey Team ended their 2008-2009 home campaign as they took on the UMaine Club team. The Nor'easters extended their current win streak to seven games as they skated to a 5-2 victory on Friday night. UMaine goalie, Kevin Donohue was kept busy by the home team as they launched 54 shots on goal. The Men came out fast in the second period scoring three goals, while dousing a few UMaine power play opportunities. UNE had goals scored by Todd Barlett, David Woods, and Ted Fabian in the second frame, while making the Black Bears seem scattered as they could not control the puck at all. Chris Bolton added an insurance goal late in the third, on what would be a Top Ten Nominee as he dangled through the defense and made the goalie look like he's never been on skates. UNE goalie Bryan MacLure made 29 saves on the night, including shutting down a breakaway that seemed to extinguish any sort of momentum UMaine had. Congratulations to Senior Jon Moriarty who played his final home game for the Blue and White. The team's lone senior left to a crowd full of cheers and appreciation as he skated for the last time at the Biddeford Ice Arena.
On Saturday, the Women's and Men's Basketball teams had to travel to New London, New Hampshire to play TCCC rival Colby-Sawyer College. The Women's game was one of the best games of the year, as they pulled out a victory in the final seconds, 72-71. The teams were tied at the half, and then the Nor'easters came out blazing in the second half going on a 20-6 run. However, that big lead would soon turn to a deficit as they trailed by four with three minutes left. Senior Ali Gamache then hit a jumper with 21 seconds left to pull ahead by one. UNE fouled the Chargers, forcing them to hit a couple at the foul line. After only hitting one of two free throws, the game was tied at 71. With UNE having the final possession, freshman Kari Pelletier was fouled with just 2 seconds left. Pelletier hit 1 of 2, lifting UNE for the victory in an exciting Saturday afternoon match-up. The Nor'easters had four women score in double figures and forced 20 turnovers on their way to the victory. This win guarantee's a home game in the TCCC tournament.
The Men's game featured the same kind of excitement as the top two teams in the TCCC battled on Saturday. With UNE trailing by eight mid-way through the second half, the Nor'easters had to play catch up before finally taking the lead by going on a 9-0 run with less than six minutes left. UNE would hold on to that lead for the rest of the game, claiming a 81-72 win and home-court advantage throughout the TCCC tournament. This win added to the record setting streak as it now stands at 19, and gives UNE it's first 20 win in 12 years. Juice Simpson, Johnnie Jefferson, and Quentin Thompson were all in double figures, while Chas Renthrope provided help off the bench as he dumped in eight points. The Nor'easters will travel to Gordon on Wednesday to try to extend their win streak to 20 games.