WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
The Maine women’s basketball program has had two lives. The first consisted of 11 seasons between
the 1920 and 1931. In 1931, each of the four women’s sports programs in existence during the 1920s
were discontinued. Following several years of informal organization during the early 1970s, the
basketball program was resurrected in the fall of 1975 as an officially funded sport by the University.
Varsity “M”
Recipients
Varsity
“M” Recipients
CoachesCoaches
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Team Records
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Season Season
by Season
Game Scores
by Season
Game Scores
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Tournaments
Tournaments
Season by Season Scoring Leaders
Season by Season Rebounding Leaders
Season by Season Leaders in Assists
Conference Results
Professional Basketball
Individual Honors
Records
VARSITY LETTER RECIPIENTS
PROGRAM
#1
PROGRAM
#1
PROGRAM
#1
Initial Season
Awards:
InitialofSeason
of 1920-21
Awards: 1920-21
Final Season
Awards:
FinalofSeason
of 1930-31
Awards: 1930-31
PROGRAM #2
Initial Season of Awards: 1975-76
Most Recent Season Included: 2006-07
New 2006-07 recipients listed at end of this section.
Abbreviations: d., deceased (known to be at the time this section was prepared) and date;. d.u., date unknown.
Season or seasons listed following each name indicates individual earned a varsity letter award in each season.
Allen, Amy E. ’88, 1982-83, 83-84, 84-85
Alley, Stacie J. ’93, 1989-90, 90-91
Andrews, Edith ’26 (d., 5/28/99) 1925-26
Baker, Sharon E. ’80, 1977-78, 78-79, 79-80
Barker, Bracey ’07, 2003-04, 04-05, 05-06, 06-07
Bean, Achsa M. ’22 (d., 3/5/75) 1920-21, 21-22
Bennett, Doris ’26 (d., ?/?/36) 1924-25, 25-26
Blais, Denise E. ’79, 1976-77, 77-78
Blodgett, Cindy L. ’98, 1994-95, 95-96, 96-97, 97-98
Boser, Brittany M. ’09, 2005-06, 06-07
1998–99 BLACK BEARS — A MEMORABLE SEASON
The Black Bears of the 1998–99 season became the first Maine team to advance beyond the first round of the NCAA tournament when it defeated national
power Stanford, 60-58, in the opening game of the tournament. Most observers believe it was the single most outstanding achievement in Maine women’s
basketball history. The Black Bears won 24 of 31 games, including the America East regular season title. Front row, l-r, Mgr. Amy Carlton, Lacey Stone,
Ellen Geraghty, Amy Vachon, Chantal Macream, Tracy Guerette, Kristen McCormick, and Mgr. Jay Eaton. Back row, l-r, Coach Joanne Palombo-McCallie,
Asst. Coach Barbora Garbova, Kizzy Lopez, Co-Capt. Andrea Clark, Jamie Cassidy, Martina Tinklova, Eva Moldre, Andrea Pardilla,
Co-Capt. Kelly Bowman, and Asst. Coaches Kim Lazor and Jody Benner.
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Bouchard, Rachel L. ’91, 1987-88, 88-89, 89-90, 90-91
Bowen, Brittany E. ’09, 2005-06, 06-07
Bowman, Kelly J. ’99, 1995-96, 97-98, 98-99
Boyle, Leslie A. ’87, 1983-84, 84-85
Brackett, Madalene ’25 (d., 11/2/96) 1924-25
Bradstreet, Julie A. ’92, 1988-89, 89-90, 90-91, 91-92
Briggs, Heather E. ’94, 1989-90, 90-91, 91-92, 92-93
Bruyere, Jessica R. ’99, 1996-97
Bryenton, Beatrice E. ’29 (d., 3/24/79) 1927-28
Buetow, Cynthia J. ’94, 1990-91, 91-92, 92-93, 93-94
D’Alfonso, Catherine ’77, 1975-76
Danes, Klara ’98, 1995-96, 96-97, 97-98
Deighton, Renea P. ’79, 1975-76, 76-77
Dennison, Katherine L. ’23 (d., 9/28/00) 1922-23
DeShong, Gabriella ’99, 1995-96, 96-97
Dews, Elizabeth B. ’78, 1975-76
Dinsmore, Dorothy ’27 (d., 1/11/76) 1924-25
Dionne, Seana M. ’95, 1991-92, 92-93, 93-94, 94-95
Drake, Vickie M. ’81, 1978-79
Duff, Deborah A. ’89, 1984-85, 85-86, 86-87, 87-88
Bunker, Mary C. ’22 (d., ?/?/37) 1921-22
Burrill, Margaret E. ’32 (d., 4/30/79) 1929-30, 30-31
Carpenter, Jessica P. ’92, 1988-89, 89-90, 90-91, 91-92
Carter, Laura E. ’84, 1980-81
Carver, Sandi L. ’98, 1994-95, 95-96, 96-97, 97-98
Cassidy, Jamie-Lyn ’00, 1996-97, 97-98, 98-99, 99-00
Churchill, Margaret C. ’32 (d., 2/8/95) 1929-30, 30-31
Clark, Angela L. ’99, 1995-96, 96-97, 97-98, 98-99
Clark, Katie W. ’00, 1996-97, 97-98, 98-99, 99-00
Clarke, Catherine ’25 (d., 2/1/81) 1923-24
Dunham, Barbara H. ’81, 1977-78, 78-79, 79-80, 80-81
Eaton, Margaret C. ’26 (d., 6/6/83) 1925-26
Elderton, Margaret A. ’08, 2004-05, 05-06
Ellis, Deidre J. ’91, 1988-89
Elllis, Emily J. ’85, 1981-82, 82-83, 83-84, 84-85
Emerson, Linda E. ’84, 1980-81
Ernest, Heather T. ’04, 2000-01, 01-02, 02-03, 03-04
Ewing, Dawn C. ’82, 1980-81
Farrington, Wendy L. ’81, 1978-79, 79-80
Fielding, Barbara A. ’93, 1990-91
Coffin, Elizabeth J. ’88, 1984-85, 85-86, 86-87, 87-88
Collins, Caroline E. ’29 (d., 7/31/96) 1927-28, 28-29
Corbitt, Kimberly F. ’05, 2001-02, 02-03, 03-04, 04-05
Cormier, Beth A. ’86, 1981-82, 82-83, 84-85
Cormier, Lisa M. ’84, 1980-81, 81-82, 82-83, 83-84
Crockett, Ruth R. ’25 (d., d. u.) 1921-22, 22-23, 23-24, 24-25
Cruz, Pamela L. ’03, 1999-00, 01-02, 02-03
Cummings, Barbara M. ’79, 1975-76, 76-77, 77-78, 78-79
Cummings, Crystal A. ’88, 1984-85, 85-86, 86-87, 87-88
Cummings, Ethel ’29 (d., 10/8/90) 1926-27
Findlen, Henrietta A. ’32 (d., 8/28/97) 1929-30, 30-31
Finks, Sarah D. ’29 (d., 9/18/92) 1927-28
Frenette, Tracy L. ’92, 1988-89, 89-90, 90-91, 91-92
Fuller, Frances S. ’28 (d., 1/28/74) 1925-26, 26-27, 27-28
Gallant, Catherine G. ’95, 1992-93, 93-94, 94-95, 95-96
Gardiner, Tammy T. ’84, 1980-81, 81-82, 82-83, 83-84
Gay, Andrea ’06, 2002-03, 03-04
Geraghty, Ellen M. ’02, 1999-00, 00-01, 01-02, 02-03
Goodhue, Carrie L. ’93, 1988-89, 89-90, 90-91, 91-92
Gott, Lauree E. ’87, 1982-83, 83-84, 84-85, 85-86
1985–86 — 18 WINS IN A ROW
Coach Peter Gavett’s 1985–86 team had a superb season, posting a 22-7 record including 18 straight wins before its first loss. Liz Coffin, one of the most
dominating players in UM history, averaged 20.3 points and 10 rebounds per game. She is one of only four Maine players to score more than 2,000 points
in her career, and holds University records for most rebounds (380) in one season and in four seasons (1,351). Front row, l-r, Co-Capt. Lauree Gott, Coach
Peter Gavett, Asst. Coach Paul Bessey, and Co-Capt. Mary Walker. Standing, l-r, Sonya Wedge, Deborah Ann Duff, Sue Howard, Lisa Carbone, Crystal
Cummings, Kelly Nobert, Liz Coffin, Lynne McGouldrick, Katherine Shorey, and Joanna Hamilton.
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Women’s Basketball
1996–97 — A POWERHOUSE SEASON
Led by Cindy Blodgett, Maine had another terrific season in 1996–97, winning 22 games, the America East title and a bid to the NCAA tournament. The Bears
scored over 100 points four times with Blodgett scoring a still-standing UM record 52 points vs. Towson. She was MVP of the conference, first team all-New
England, and first team, academic All-America. In the NCAA first round game at LSU, where the home team prevailed by only nine points, she scored 34 and
Jamie Cassidy had a UM post-season tournament record five blocks. Maine teams, during Blodgett’s tenure on campus, won 12 straight AE tournament
games, a record unparalled in league history. Front row, l-r, Kristi Carver, Kristen McCormick, Amy Vachon, Tri-Capts. Cindy Blodgett and Sandi Carver,
Gabrielle DeShong, Kelly Stubbs, and Mgr. Travis Jacques. Standing, l-r, Coach Joanne Palombo-McCallie, Asst. Coach Catherine Gallant, Kelly Bowman,
Klara Danes, Jamie Cassidy, Jessie Bruyere, Tri-Capt. Stacy Porrini, Andrea Clark, Katie Clark, and Asst. Coaches Kim Lazor and Jody Benner.
Gould, Sylvia ’30 (d., 9/26/89) 1927-28
Grant, Marcia C. ’85, 1982-83
Grealy, Erin M. ’95, 1991-92, 92-93, 93-94, 94-95
Greenlaw, Ruth ’29 (d., 1/15/93) 1926-27, 27-28, 28-29
Gross, Carolyn M. ’90, 1997-98
Grover, Christy M. ’03, 1999-00
Grover, Thelma J. ’24 (d., 6/18/71) 1921-22
Guerette, Tracy A. ’02, 1998-99, 99-00, 00-01, 01-02
Guidi, Stephanie K. ’96, 1992-93, 93-94, 94-95, 95-96
Hall, Cynthia J. ’85, 1984-85
Kilmurray, Colleen P. ’09, 2005-06, 06-07
King, Jody A. ’82, 1979-80, 80-81
Kneeland, Beulah ’29 (d., 9/14/95) 1927-28, 28-29
Krom, Katrina N. ’95, 1991-92
Ladd, Lana J. ’80, 1977-78, 78-79, 79-80
Lamontagne, Carol J. ’80, 1976-77, 77-78, 78-79, 79-80
Laverdiere, Tammy L. ’86, 1981-82, 82-83, 83-84, 84-85
Leach, Sibyl H. ’29 (d., 5/29/99) 1928-29
Leighton, Debra J. ’82, 1979-80
Leavitt, Joan E. ’82, 1978-79
Hamilton, Beth E. ’84, 1979-80, 80-81, 81-82
Hamilton, Joanna R. ’88, 1987-88
Haskell, Dorothy B. ’31 (d., 12/11/87) 1928-29
Heon, Melissa M. ’04, 2000-01, 01-02, 02-03, 03-04
Hersey, Rowena E. ’23 (d., 4/18/56) 1920-21, 22-23
Hickman, Kara D. ’06, 2002-03
Higgins, Cheryl A. ’77, 1975-76, 76-77
Hodgdon, Marie E. ’23 (d., 1/15/98) 1920-21, 21-22
Howard, Sue E. ’89, 1988-89
Hughes, Crystal S. ’27 (d., 6/23/83) 1924-25, 25-26
Lewis, Marguerite L. ’30 (d., 9/8/05) 1929-30
Linder, Charlotte P. ’78, 1975-76, 76-77
Linder, Paula N. ’78, 1976-77
Linekin, Elizabeth ’25 (d., 2/10/71) 1924-25
Lopez-Francisque, Kizzy C. ’01, 1997-98, 98-99,
99-00, 00-01
Macream, Chantal M. ’99, 1997-98, 98-99
McCormick, Kristen ’00, 1996-97, 97-98, 98-99, 99-00
McCoy, Claire M. ’85, 1981-82, 82-83, 83-84, 84-85
McCready, Pauline I. ’32 (d., 8/14/90) 1929-30, 30-31
Hugstad-Vaa, Lindsey R. ’07, 2003-04, 04-05, 05-06, 06-07
Hunt, Kathleen J. ’26 (d., 7/?/42) 1922-23, 23-24, 25-26
Hussey, Madelene ’29 (d., 2/19/63) 1927-28, 28-29
Iaconeta, Catherine ’90, 1986-87, 87-88, 88-89, 89-90
Iaconeta, Christina ’91, 1988-89
Jackson, Sheryl A. ’85, 1981-82, 82-83
James, Anna C. ’02, 1999-00, 00-01, 01-02
Jay, Nicole S. ’05, 2001-02, 02-03, 03-04, 04-05
Karkos, Theresa ’78, 1976-77
Karlsson, Katherine M. ’91, 1988-89
McGouldrick, Lynne M. ’87, 1983-84, 84-85, 85-86, 86-87
McGuire, Catherine A. ’81, 1977-78
Miltner, Barbara G. ’84, 1980-81
Modes, Goldie ’31 (d., 8/21/02) 1928-29
Moldre, Eva ’02, 1998-99, 99-00, 00-01, 01-02
Montgomery, Hildreth ’32 (d., 1/9/92) 1929-30, 30-31
Moore, Helen ’29 (d., 7/1/95) 1928-29
Mullen, James ’98, 1997-98
Nagle, Diane I. ’90, 1987-88, 88-89
Nason, Catherine A. ’83, 1979-80, 80-81, 81-82, 82-83
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Nobert, Kelly A. ’89, 1984-85, 85-86, 86-87, 87-88
Norell, Minnie E. ’22 (d., 4/1/92) 1921-22
Osgood, Laurie L. ’78, 1975-76, 76-77, 77-78
Pardilla, Andrea L. ’02, 1998-99
Parkhurst, Hazel J. ’31 (d., 6/14/95) 1928-29, 29-30, 30-31
Pazdziorko, Crystal A. ’80, 1975-76, 76-77, 77-78, 78-79
Perkins, Edith A. ’26 (d., 5/20/80) 1923-24, 25-26
Perkins, Diane L. ’85, 1981-82
Peterson, Monica ’05, 2001-02, 02-03, 03-04, 04-05
Philbrick, Sara Q. ’94, 1991-92
Springer, Lois ’28 (d., 12/17/87) 1927-28
Stafford, Evelyn ’29 (d., 1/10/76) 1926-27
Stefan, Martha ’28 (d., 10/22/90) 1926-27
Stone, Lacey A. ’02, 1998-99, 99-00
Storey, Nancy L. ’83, 1979-80, 80-81
Strong, Christina J. ’94, 1990-91, 91-92, 92-93, 93-94
Stubbs, Kelly A. ’98, 1993-94, 94-95, 95-96, 96-97
Sullivan, Elizabeth A. ’90, 1988-89, 89-90
Sullivan, Rita E. ’95, 1991-92, 92-93, 93-94, 94-95
Thorpe, Joanna C. ’78, 1975-76, 76-77
Pinette, Jennifer E. ’94, 1989-90
Porrini, Stacey L. ’97, 1993-94, 94-95, 95-96, 96-97
Preble, Margaret M. ’27 (d., 1/17/98) 1926-27
Pullen, Vandy N. ’08, 2004-05
Quackenbush, Katherine ’06, 2002-03, 03-04
Richards, Cynthia M. ’82, 1978-79
Ring, Elizabeth ’23 (d., 5/30/97) 1920-21, 21-22, 22-23
Ripton, Trisha D. ’97, 1993-94, 94-95, 95-96
Robinson, Mary E. ’29 (d., 8/30/04) 1926-27, 28-29
Ross, Dorothy M. ’30 (d., 7/12/94) 1927-28, 28-29
Tinklova, Martina ’01, 1997-98, 98-99, 99-00
Towle, Katti J. ’94, 1992-93
Traversi, Melissa A. ’05, 2001-02, 02-03, 03-04, 04-05
Treadwell, Julia E. ’84, 1980-81, 81-82, 82-83, 83-84
Underwood, Ashley T. ’07, 2003-04, 04-05, 05-06, 06-07
Vachon, Amy L. ’00, 1996-97, 97-98, 98-99, 99-00
Varnum, Muriel L. ’27 (d., 7/24/94) 1923-24
Veilleux, Julie N. ’04, 2000-01, 01-02, 02-03, 03-04
Walker, Mary C. ’86, 1982-83, 83-84, 84-85, 85-86
Warner, Mari H. ’81, 1977-78, 78-79, 79-80, 80-81
Rourke, Tamara J. ’81, 1977-78, 78-79
Roy, Rose M. ’79, 1975-76
Rustad, Stacia D. ’96, 1992-93, 93-94, 94-95, 95-96
Salvatore, Leah T. ’84, 1980-81
Sargent, Anna ’26 (d., 2/20/97) 1922-23, 23-24
Sawyer, Elizabeth ’27 (d., 2/14/63) 1925-26, 26-27
Schraeder, Abby L. ’06, 2002-03, 03-04, 04-05, 05-06
Seavey, Pauline ’29 (d., d. u.) 1926-27
Sharrow, Suzanne P. ’80, 1975-76, 76-77, 78-79
Shorey, Katherine D. ’93, 1985-86, 86-87
Watras, Victoria E. ’89, 1986-87
Weatherbee, Effie M. ’21 (d., 9/11/75) 1920-21
Wedge, Sonya L. ’87, 1983-84, 84-85, 85-86, 86-87
Wessenger, Hester M. ’21 (d., 7/10/84) 1920-21
White, Alma E. ’28 (d., 3/11/93) 1925-26, 26-27, 27-28
White, Jeanne M. ’81, 1977-78
Whitney, Paula M. ’81, 1975-76, 76-77
Whittier, Katie ’06, 2003-04, 04-05, 05-06, 06-07
Williams, Carrie J. ’30 (d., 11/12/96) 1929-30
Winslow, Daphne ’27 (d., 4/8/98) 1921-22, 22-23,
25-26, 26-27
Smart, Jennifer L. ’88, 1984-85, 85-86
Snow, Pearl M. ’23 (d., d. u.) 1922-23
Wolf, Trixie L. ’94, 1991-92
Youman, Kristina ’08, 2004-05, 05-06, 06-07
1926–27 MAINE WOMEN’S FIVE
The Black Bears of the winter of 1926–27 had a good season, winning four, losing only one, and tieing one. The record included a seven-point win over
Connecticut, quite a margin in an era of low scoring games. Front, l-r, Alma White, Martha Stefan, Capt. Daphne Winslow, Pauline Seavey, and Mary
Robinson. Second row, l-r, Frances Fuller, Ethel Cummings, Elizabeth Sawyer, and Ruth Greenlaw. Back row, l-r, Coach Helen Lengyel, Evelyn Stafford,
and Mgr. Margaret Preble.
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Women’s Basketball
2006-07 First Time Letter Recipients\
Baker, Kristin E. ’10
Bratichko, Yekaterina ’10
Colon, Tiffany L. ’10
Greene, Abagail L. ’10
Tewksbury, Amanda J. ‘10
Vaitkute, Sandra ‘10
HEAD COACHES
AND YEARLY TEAM RECORD
Coach
W
L
Pct.
James A. Baldwin
James A. Baldwin
Theresa Huesman
Theresa Huesman
Helen A. Lengyel
Helen A. Lengyel
Helen A. Lengyel
Helen A. Lengyel
Helen A. Lengyel
Helen A. Lengyel
0
0
3
2
6
3
4
2
3
1
1
1
2
0
1
4
1
2
1
2
.000
.000
.600
1.000
.857
.429
.750
.500
.750
.333
1930-31
Helen A. Lengyel
1
1
.500
1975-76
1976-77
1977-78
1978-79
1979-80
Eileen R. Fox
Eileen R. Fox
Eileen R. Fox
Eileen R. Fox
Eileen R. Fox
12
15
12
14
16
5
3
7
6
4
.706
.833
.632
.700
.800
1980-81
1981-82
1982-83
1983-84
1984-85
1985-86
1986-87
1987-88
1988-89
1989-90
Eileen R. Fox
Eileen R. Fox
Eileen R. Fox
Peter M. Gavett
Peter M. Gavett
Peter M. Gavett
Peter M. Gavett
Peter M. Gavett
Patricia Roberts
Patricia Roberts
16
16
16
16
21
22
24
23
19
23
7
6
12
11
9
7
4
6
8
7
.696
.727
.571
.593
.700
.759
.857
.793
.704
.767
1990-91
1991-92
1992-93
1993-94
1994-95
1995-96
1996-97
1997-98
1998-99
1999-00
Patricia Roberts
Patricia Roberts
Joanne P. McCallie
Joanne P. McCallie
Joanne P. McCallie
Joanne P. McCallie
Joanne P. McCallie
Joanne P. McCallie
Joanne P. McCallie
Joanne P. McCallie
20
20
9
20
24
27
22
21
24
20
8
9
20
7
6
5
8
9
7
11
.714
.690
.310
.741
.800
.844
.733
.700
.774
2000-01
2001-02
2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
Sharon Versyp
Sharon Versyp
Sharon Versyp
Sharon Versyp
Sharon Versyp
Ann McInerney
Ann McInerney
12
16
25
25
20
10
13
16
12
6
7
10
19
15
.429
.571
.806
.781
.677
.345
.464
618
293
.678
1920-21
1921-22
1922-23
1923-24
1924-25
1925-26
*1926-27
1927-28
1928-29
1929-30
.645
*Includes one tie game in 1926-27 season. Overall record is 618-293-1.
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ASSISTANT COACHES
Abrahamson, Kay (1992-94)
Adams, Don (2003-05
Baker, Sharon (1981-83)
Benner, Jody (1993-05)
Bessey, Paul (1986-87)
Bouchard, Rachel (1992-93)
Boutwell, Lamar (1992-95)
Briggs, Heather (1993-94)
Carbone, Colleen (2005-07)
Corbitt, Kim (2005-06)
Cox, Aliya (2006-07)
Debro, Carla (1999-00)
Dixon, Janet (1988-89)
Gallant, Catherine (1996-98)
Garbova, Barbora (1998-99)
Gavett, Shelley (1979-81)
Grimm, Janel (1999-00)
Hunt, Terry (1995-96)
Karlsson, Kathy (2005-07)
Kest, Jodi (1990-92)
CAPTAINS
Baker, Sharon E. (1979-80)
Barker, Bracey (2005-06, 06-07)
Bean, Achsa M. (1921-22)
Bouchard, Rachel L. (1988-89, 89-90, 90-91)
Bradstreet, Julie A. (1991-92)
Briggs, Heather A. (1992-93)
Blodgett, Cindy L. (1996-97, 97-98)
Bowman, Kelly J. (1998-99)
Buetow, Cynthia J. (1992-93)
Carver, Sandi L. (1996-97, 97-98)
Cassidy, Jamie-Lyn (1999-00)
Clark, Andrea L. (1998-99)
Clark, Katie W. (1999-00)
Coffin, Elizabeth J. (1986-87, 87-88)
Collins, Caroline E. (1928-29)
Corbitt, Kimberly F. (2003-04, 04-05)
Cormier, Lisa M. (1983-84)
Cummings, Barbara M. (1978-79)
Cummings, Crystal A. (1987-88)
D’Alfonso, Catherine (1975-76)
Dionne, Seana M. (1994-95)
Dunham, Barbara H. (1980-81)
Ellis, Emily J. (1984-85)
Ernest, Heather T. (2001-02)
Frenette, Tracey L. (1991-92)
Gallant, Catherine G. (1995-96)
Geraghty, Ellen M. (2001-02, 02-03)
Gott, Lauree E. (1985-86)
Greenlaw, Ruth (1927-28)
Greely, Erin M. (1994-95)
Guerette, Tracey A. (2000-01, 01-02)
Lazor, Kim (1996-99)
Mannes, Sarah (1994-96)
Morrison, Tara (2001-05)
Nason, Cathy (1983-84)
Robinson, John (1998-99)
Smith, Dana (2000-03)
Thomas, Sandy (1989-92)
Waterhouse, Jeri (1983-86)
Wood, Diane (1987-88)
Yopp, Jenny (1989-90)
Guidi, Stephanie K. (1995-96)
Hamilton, Beth E. (1981-82)
Higgins, Cheryl A. (1975-76)
Hughes, Crystal S. (1925-26)
Hunt, Kathleen J. (1923-24)
Iaconeta, Catherine (1988-89, 89-90)
Lamontagne, Carol J. (1979-80)
Lopez-Francisque, Kizzy C. (2000-01)
McCormick, Kristen (1999-00)
McCready, Pauline I. (1930-31)
Nason, Catherine A. (1981-82, 82-83)
Nobert, Kelly A. (1986-87, 87-88, 88-89)
Osgood, Laurie L. (1977-78)
Pazdziorko, Crystal A. (1978-79)
Parkhurst, Hazel J. (1929-30)
Perkins, Alma (1924-25)
Porrini, Stacey L. (1996-97)
Ring, Elizabeth (1922-23)
Rustad, Stacia D. (1995-96)
Sharrow, Suzanne P. (1978-79)
Strong, Christina J. (1992-93, 93-94)
Sullivan, Elizabeth A. (1989-90)
Sullivan, Rita E. (1993-94, 94-95)
Thorpe, Joanna C. (1976-77)
Traversi, Melissa A. (2005-06)
Treadwell, Julia E. (1983-84)
Vachon, Amy L. (1998-99, 99-00)
Walker, Mary C. (1985-86)
Warner, Mari H. (1980-81)
Weatherbee, Effie M. (1920-21)
Winslow, Daphne (1926-27)
THE FIRST GAME!
March 12, 1921 – New Hampshire 15, Maine 13
Following is a report by Coach James Baldwin of the first game ever played by a Maine women’s team....
“This was the first varsity game in any sport ever played at the U. of M. by a girls’ team. There were
three 10-minute periods. When time was up the score was 13-13. In the overtime play the first basket
was scored by New Hampshire, thereby giving them the game. The game was well played and evenly
contested by both teams. About 300 attended the game in Alumni Gymnasium. The referee was Miss
Geneva Smith. Players for Maine were Capt. E. Weatherbee, M. E. Hodgdon, E. Ring, R. E. Hersey, A.
Bean, H. M. Wessenger, E. Kritter, M. D. Chase, M. Morell, and T. J. Grover.”
12.6
Women’s Basketball
1923–24 UNDEFEATED MAINE TEAM
The 1923–24 Maine team played only two games but won them
both, thus becoming the first and only undefeated team in UM
women’s basketball history. Members of the team were, front row,
l-r, Kathleen O’Leary, Catherine Clark, Capt. Kathleen Hunt, Ruth
Crockett, and Alma Perkins. Second row, l-r, Crystal Hughes and
Anna Sargent. Back, Dorothy Dinsmore. The team was coached
by Theresa Huesman, who, in 1922, became the first director of
women’s athletics at Maine. Ms. Huesman, a graduate of the U. of
Minnesota, stayed in Orono for only two years.
1983–84 — A VERY GOOD YEAR
The 1983–84 edition of Maine women’s basketball saw Peter Gavett become head coach of the Black Bears, beginning a five-season tenure in which
Maine posted a 106-37 record, a winning percentage of .741. Emily Ellis was a dominant player, averaging 22.4 points and seven rebounds per game.
She finished her UM career with 1,696 points, a UM record at the time. Kneeling, l-r, Tri-Capt. Julie Treadwell, Beth Hamilton, Coach Peter Gavett, Tri-Capt.
Tammy Gardiner, and Tri-Capt. Lisa Cormier. Standing, l-r, Asst. Coaches Cathy Nason and Jeri Waterhouse, Mary Walker, Beth Cormier, Annie Allen,
Sonja Wedge, Lauree Gott, Leslie Boyle, Claire McCoy, Emily Ellis, Lynne McGouldrick, Tanmie Laverdiere, Mgr. Cindy Hall, and Trainer Barb Johnson.
1995–96 — AN ASTOUNDING SEASON
Coach Joanne Palombo-McCallie’s 1995–96 team gained a
national ranking with a University record 27 wins, including
an 18-0 record in America East play, a clean sweep of
tournament games, and a berth in the NCAA tournament for
the second straight season. Cindy Blodgett led the nation
with 889 points, averaging almost 28 per game. Seated, l-r,
Gabrielle DeShong, Sandi Carver, Co-Capt. Stacia Rustad,
Kelly Stubbs, Trisha Ripton, and Cindy Blodgett. Standing,
l-r, Coach Joanne Palombo-McCallie, Asst. Coach Sara
Mannes, Kelly Bowman, Klara Danes, Stephanie Guidi,
Stacey Porrini, Andrea Clark, Co-Capt. Catherine Gallant,
Asst. Coach Terry Hunt, and Asst. Coach Jody Benner.
Women’s Basketball
12.7
YEAR-BY-YEAR GAME SCORES
(1920-31)
1920-21 (0-1)
13 New Hampshire
15
1921-22 (0-1)
34 New Hampshire
40
1922-23 (3-2)
Lee Academy
New Hamphsire
Plymouth State
Gorham Normal
New Hampshire
2
15
22
14
21
1923-24 (2-0)
37 Lee Academy
19 Castine Normal
22
18
32
18
31
W
50
25
W
1924-25 (6-1)
Castine Normal
Posse-Nissen
Castine Normal
Connecticut
Castine Normal
Gorham Normal
Gorham Normal
6
30
30
L
31
7
L
58
17
28
21
1925-26 (3-4)
Machias Normal
Gorham Normal
Jackson College
Posse-Nissen
25
27
23
11
17
16
23
8
43
1925-26 (cont.)
24 Gorham Norman
32 Connecticut
11 Posse-Nissen
32
11
38
23
14
19
25
31
11
1926-27 (4-1-1)
Connecticut
Machias Normal
Tufts
Castine Normal
Nasson
Posse-Nissen
16
10
16
19
31
38
19
24
20
40
1927-28 (2-2)
Jackson College
Gorham Normal
Posse-Nissen
Machias Normal
16
32
34
18
34
41
43
17
1928-29 (3-1)
Machias Normal
Connecticut
Machias Normal
Posse-Nissen
13
24
27
51
1929-30 (1-2)
34 Alumni
26 Connecticut
19 Posse-Nissen
23
28
51
1930-31 (1-1)
27 Posse-Nissen
57 Alumni
38
28
(1975-07)
71
68
95
79
90
70
74
71
92
82
63
49
65
69
54
93
63
1975-76 (12-5)
Rhode Island
91
New Hampshire
58
UMF
36
Bates
42
UMPI
55
Husson
43
Southern Maine
57
Vermont
75
UMPI
58
Southern Maine
57
UMF
26
Husson
51
Rhode Island
103
Masssachusetts
63
Springfield
69
Southern Maine
57
Husson
53
1976-77 (15-3)
64 Acadia
58 Massachusetts
61 New Hampshire
12.8
Women’s Basketball
54
56
58
82
104
86
58
93
61
76
72
83
51
91
58
57
108
75
1976-77 (cont.)
UMF
UMPI
Rhode Island
Husson
Southern Maine
Vermont
UMPI
UMF
Husson
Vermont
Cent. Connecticut
Brooklyn
Southern Maine
UMPI
UMF
40
46
76
48
42
75
46
56
45
64
78
70
28
70
51
68
54
70
72
70
79
74
1977-78 (12-7)
Massachusetts
Boston U.
Southern Maine
New Hampshire
UMF
Southern Maine
Rhode Island
77
66
44
69
52
45
72
76
70
97
53
82
77
83
66
44
40
65
58
1977-78 (cont.)
Husson
Vermont
UMPI
Providence
Colby
UMPI
Husson
UMF
Providence
Northeastern
Bowdoin
UMF
65
51
47
72
48
60
58
72
58
57
51
67
58
67
77
87
68
69
62
100
1978-79 (14-6)
Massachusetts
Boston U.
Plymouth State
New Hampshire
UMF
Rhode Island
Husson
Vermont
87
78
54
92
49
80
42
82
64
88
75
65
88
71
77
81
50
94
76
82
1978-79 (cont.)
Southern Maine
Connecticut
Bowdoin
New Brunswick
UMPI
Husson
UMF
Colby
Providence
UMPI
Bowdoin
UMF
48
75
61
98
51
48
40
68
62
49
55
56
100
69
113
76
70
81
76
62
86
86
74
58
70
69
95
82
79
91
69
76
1979-80 (16-4)
Quebec
Laval
Moncton
Moncton Little
Plymouth State
New Hampshire
Southern Maine
Rhode Island
UMF
Bowdoin
Vermont
Boston U.
Massachusetts
UMF
Colby
UMPI
Husson
Bates
Husson
Bowdoin
42
62
60
90
48
95
69
78
56
54
49
83
59
54
58
29
57
41
50
58
71
66
61
62
42
75
67
63
73
52
60
66
83
83
113
106
86
65
55
80
106
58
58
1980-81 (16-7)
Concordia
So. Connecticut
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Boston U.
UMF
Southern Maine
Rhode Island
Bowdoin
UMF
New Brunswick
Bowdoin
Vermont
Vermont
UMPI
Plymouth State
Husson
Eastern Connecticut
Connecticut
Colby
Bates
St. Joseph’s/ME
Southern Maine
70
73
83
97
88
44
35
80
58
36
67
41
62
80
44
68
61
60
72
52
37
43
43
1981-82 (16-6)
Mt. Allison
New Brunswick
New Brunswick
Bowdoin
New Hampshire
39
75
62
54
83
75
65
67
88
51
1981-82 (cont.)
Laval
Southern Maine
Rhode Island
UMF
Plymouth State
New Brunswick
Vermont
Vermont
UMF
St. Joseph’s/ME
Massachusetts
Connecticut
UMPI
Colby
Husson
St. Joseph’s/ME
Colby
48
40
78
40
55
53
81
70
30
45
73
82
48
64
45
47
58
53
76
48
79
60
49
69
71
75
49
54
74
44
64
56
72
76
72
61
85
73
84
78
77
81
100
80
74
1982-83 (16-12)
Ottawa
LaRedoute
Eastern Connecticut
Central Connecticut
New Brunswick
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Prince Edward Island
Carleton
Providence
Army
Southern Maine
Rhode Island
UMF
Northeastern
New Brunswick
Vermont
Vermont
UMF
Bowdoin
Massachusetts
St. Joseph’s/ME
Colby
Prince Edward Island
UMPI
UMM
Husson
Southern Maine
45
79
49
89
56
81
91
51
53
76
83
75
76
40
73
75
66
63
65
45
71
43
65
49
69
52
58
59
64
41
63
84
93
95
134
61
86
59
64
58
90
85
70
89
111
1983-84 (16-11)
Southern Connecticut
Boston U.
Army
Harvard
Mt. Allison
New Brunswick
St. Joseph’s/ME
Connecticut
Queens College
Holy Cross
Northeastern
Brown
Husson
Southern Maine
Northeastern
UMF
UMPI
80
47
77
50
40
84
38
78
58
75
87
60
62
71
76
59
63
73
53
68
66
91
65
84
87
93
84
57
45
98
65
85
71
47
59
87
72
65
99
64
73
67
104
111
1983-84 (cont.)
New Brunswick
UMF
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Vermont
Vermont
Colby
Rhode Island
UMPI
Husson
83
37
71
83
72
47
63
109
44
75
57
69
52
86
66
83
83
81
69
55
67
65
83
67
74
64
46
61
79
102
89
42
83
63
66
84
65
55
62
59
1984-85 (21-9)
Virginia
Manhattan
Siena
Harvard
Fairfield
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Loyola/Montreal
Queens College
Boston U.
Dartmouth
Boston U.
Central Connecticut
Brown
Vermont
Vermont
Northeastern
Holy Cross
Husson
Southern Maine
New Brunswick
Northeastern
UMF
Laval
Massachusetts
Colby
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
New Hampshire
Northeastern
115
57
55
56
75
61
39
48
66
39
47
52
63
55
55
67
55
68
46
54
51
45
43
32
65
67
57
65
59
73
76
87
79
86
80
58
84
56
70
61
57
71
56
80
67
76
56
57
55
68
62
1985-86 (22-7)
Massachusetts
Siena
Husson
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Harvard
Hofstra
Drexel
Dartmouth
Boston U.
Northeastern
Hartford
Vermont
Vermont
Dartmouth
Cheyney State
Southern Maine
Hartford
Northeastern
Holy Cross
Central Connecticut
66
54
26
72
62
56
57
48
51
57
53
53
54
69
58
49
51
47
71
81
63
Women’s Basketball
12.9
1925–26 MAINE CAGERS
Maine’s 1925–26 team missed a .500 season
with three wins in seven games, but the record
included a 32-11 victory over Connecticut.
Team members were, front row, l-r, Marion
Eaton, Capt. Crystal Hughes, and Alma White.
Second row, l-r, Alma Perkins, Daphne
Winslow, Kathleen Hunt, and Elizabeth Sawyer.
Back row, l-r, Coach Helen Lengyel, who also
served as director of women’s athletics,
Frances Fuller, Doris Bennett, and Mgr. Edith
Andrews.
1979–80 — A TERRIFIC SEASON
Maine’s 1979–80 squad posted one of the best records in UM history, winning 16 of 20 games. Wendy Farrington, an all-Maine selection, set a one-game
rebounding record with 29 vs. USM, a record that still stands. She averaged 18 points and 12 rebounds per game, while Barb Cummings and Czrystal
Pazdziorko were top rebounders as well, averaging 9.7 and 8.2 per contest. The state title was among the team’s accomplishments. Front, l-r, Debbie
Leighton, Cathy Nason, and Co-Capts. Carol Lamontagne and Sharon Baker. Standing, l-r, Asst. Coach Shelley Gavett, Barb Dunham, Mari Warner, Beth
Hamilton, Jody King, Wendy Farrington, Lana Ladd, Nancy Shorey, Crystal Pazdziorko, and Coach Eileen Fox.
WELCOME HOME!
Maine’s legion of women’s basketball fans were excited in the
summer of 2007 to learn that Cindy Blodgett had been selected by
Athletic Director Blake James (left) and UM President Bob Kennedy
(right) to become the tenth head coach in the program’s history.
Blodgett, a 1998 UM grad, established numerous University and
conference scoring records as an undergrduate and attracted tens
of thousands of fans to Alfond Arena.
12.10
Women’s Basketball
50
69
62
83
71
55
51
53
1985-86 (cont.)
New Hampshire
Central Connecticut
Brown
Colby
Boston U.
New Hampshire
Boston U.
New Hampshire
56
66
73
45
68
64
52
50
77
82
80
76
77
81
98
75
69
91
91
82
62
108
72
56
72
71
52
86
78
72
73
82
89
79
76
48
1986-87 (22-4)
Rhode Island
Southern Maine
Lehigh
Siena
Husson
Harvard
Springfield
Middle Tennessee
Central Connecticut
Utica
Colgate
Central Connecticut
Northeastern
UMPI
Vermont
Vermont
Boston U.
Cheyney State
New Hampshire
Hartford
Hartford
Northeastern
Boston U.
New Hampshire
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Boston U.
Northeastern
50
61
53
50
42
56
51
67
55
57
65
65
66
29
58
55
70
44
61
66
69
67
89
67
36
42
54
55
79
66
78
63
97
75
71
65
92
92
84
76
75
88
52
75
99
86
84
64
73
80
52
64
64
1987-88 (23-6)
Drexel
San Diego State
Providence
Southern California
Utica
Harvard
William & Mary
Tulane
Navy
Colgate
Colgate
Miami
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Northeastern
Boston U.
Central Connecticut
Vermont
Vermont
New Hampshire
Hartford
Hartford
Northeastern
Boston U.
Central Connecticut
65
65
83
83
56
80
69
57
55
57
58
56
32
50
42
78
68
50
73
63
69
67
42
63
45
1987-88 (cont.)
56 New Hampshire
82 New Hampshire
62 Boston U.
60
76
66
49
63
59
53
64
56
89
62
76
69
56
64
75
75
56
56
71
66
65
65
85
84
67
75
77
69
47
1988-89 (19-8)
San Diego State
Eastern Washington
Syracuse
Michigan State
Va. Commonwealth
Connecticut
Harvard
Georgia Tech
Massachusetts
Providence
Louisville
Brown
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Northeastern
Boston U.
Central Connecticut
Vermont
Vermont
New Hampshire
Hartford
Hartford
Northeastern
Boston U.
Central Connecticut
New Hampshire
Northeastern
52
56
45
60
70
80
77
82
62
85
55
51
38
47
60
43
69
58
48
61
80
64
60
55
54
60
60
68
74
75
66
84
68
70
86
59
83
86
73
77
69
92
78
51
57
60
70
76
72
83
70
64
64
66
80
68
1989-90 (23-7)
Siena
Wake Forest
Rutgers
No. Carolina State
Wagner
Southwest Louisiana
New Orleans
Delaware State
Harvard
Holy Cross
Stetson
Florida
Colgate
Northeastern
Vermont
Hartford
Boston U.
Central Michigan
Northeastern
New Hampshire
Vermont
New Hampshire
Hartford
Boston U.
Vermont
Boston U.
Kentucky
Illinois State
Wyoming
52
56
67
77
37
71
55
33
55
81
78
78
54
37
66
30
54
54
42
49
66
54
47
56
54
54
76
85
48
83
53
67
57
70
60
84
64
83
63
60
72
77
62
66
82
65
71
68
73
103
91
81
90
107
65
79
79
1990-91 (20-8)
Cornell
Richmond
Vanderbilt
UNC/Charlotte
Rhode Island
Villanova
Drake
Tennessee
Dartmouth
Alabama/Birmingham
St. Peter’s
New Hampshire
Boston U.
Northeastern
Hartford
Vermont
Holy Cross
New Hampshire
Lamar
Boston U.
Northeastern
Colgate
Siena
Hartford
Arkansas State
Vermont
Hartford
Vermont
36
69
74
62
48
65
72
77
45
62
57
55
49
42
35
55
66
53
69
52
50
56
55
39
73
74
59
64
71
57
53
55
87
46
83
52
71
56
75
90
59
62
71
61
75
55
56
74
54
65
57
83
73
71
68
74
50
1991-92 (20-9)
Tennessee
Wisconsin/Green Bay
South Carolina
Dartmouth
Cleveland State
Fairfield
Holy Cross
St. Peter’s
James Madison
St. Mary’s/California
Canisius
Sacramento State
Hartford
Vermont
Colgate
Drexel
Delaware
Vermont
Hartford
Boston U.
Northeastern
New Hampshire
Northeastern
Boston U.
Delaware
Drexel
Drexel
New Hampshire
Vermont
86
58
56
60
59
50
71
47
54
69
72
83
54
69
42
45
59
73
53
57
53
55
53
52
54
54
57
55
70
65
61
50
55
1992-93 (9-20)
Boston College
Florida International
Mississippi
St. Peter’s
80
75
64
65
Women’s Basketball
12.11
51
43
34
56
72
56
53
63
51
60
52
43
79
63
51
57
63
67
79
58
66
38
59
44
45
1992-93 (cont.)
Rhode Island
Rutgers
Texas
Central Michigan
Valparaiso
Drexel
Delaware
Vermont
Hartford
Dartmouth
Boston U.
Northeastern
Central Connecticut
New Hampshire
Northeastern
Boston U.
Hartford
Vermont
Maryland/E. Shore
Delaware
Drexel
New Hampshire
New Hampshire
Northeastern
Vermont
62
71
72
81
73
50
56
94
50
59
61
45
52
68
57
64
66
68
44
53
53
58
55
43
62
55
55
54
53
90
47
60
49
62
60
47
60
79
53
52
70
66
57
60
64
58
70
67
69
82
71
72
1993-94 (20-7)
Boston College
Long Island U.
Northwestern
Boise State
Chicago State
Buffalo
St. Bonaventure
Georgia State
Kent State
Columbia
Manhattan
Central Connecticut
Drexel
Delaware
Vermont
Hartford
Boston U.
Northeastern
Dartmouth
New Hampshire
Northeastern
Boston U.
Hartford
Vermont
Delaware
Drexel
New Hampshire
49
33
77
87
31
50
52
36
63
42
52
59
52
51
40
66
43
63
56
60
56
62
50
57
53
72
64
71
56
68
71
72
75
66
96
73
75
12.12
Women’s Basketball
1994-95 (24-6)
Mercer
Northern Illinois
Illinois
Dartmouth
Loyola/Chicago
No. Carolina State
San Francisco
Texas Christian
St. Bonaventure
Alabama
59
63
72
55
54
80
55
47
62
73
89
87
95
73
97
72
75
82
78
79
77
91
69
74
83
92
78
71
70
75
1994-95 (cont.)
Hofstra
Drexel
Delaware
Vermont
Hartford
Boston U.
Northeastern
Hofstra
New Hampshire
Northeastern
Boston U.
Hartford
Vermont
Delaware
Drexel
New Hampshire
Hofstra
Boston U.
Northeastern
Connecticut
59
63
63
80
52
75
71
57
49
65
56
44
62
67
64
77
67
56
59
105
72
89
92
101
110
89
77
94
84
58
84
81
102
86
75
88
99
110
92
79
1996-97 (cont.)
Northeastern
Boston U.
Hartford
New Hampshire
Towson
Delaware
Vermont
Drexel
Hofstra
Hartford
Vermont
New Hampshire
Delaware
Towson
Boston U.
Northeastern
Towson
Drexel
Vermont
LSU
48
42
57
90
72
47
54
56
51
70
70
70
54
55
49
36
57
68
70
88
70
64
72
43
85
70
60
57
81
77
73
59
78
81
89
107
86
80
71
90
87
78
90
80
75
87
77
69
88
80
88
67
1995-96 (27-5)
Massachusetts
Ohio State
UNC/Charlotte
Alabama
Columbia
Villanova
Southern California
Boston U.
Northeastern
Buffalo
Santa Clara
Washington
Delaware
Towson
Hofstra
Drexel
Vermont
New Hampshire
New Hampshire
Hartford
Hofstra
Drexel
Delaware
Towson
Hartford
Vermont
Boston U.
Northeastern
Drexel
Hartford
Vermont
George Washington
56
93
55
79
52
62
66
55
49
66
69
73
61
67
54
53
67
64
56
41
54
47
48
48
62
66
51
49
51
69
55
83
81
85
80
82
86
91
92
78
80
72
78
63
75
64
72
76
65
68
84
98
77
70
70
86
91
67
84
84
81
64
1997-98 (21-9)
Northeastern
James Madison
Wisconsin
Massachusetts
Vermont
Rhode Island
East Carolina
Miami
Boston U.
Towson
Delaware
Hartford
New Hampshire
Drexel
Hofstra
Western Kentucky
New Hampshire
Vermont
Towson
Delaware
Boston U.
Northeastern
Connecticut
Drexel
Hofstra
Hartford
Drexel
Northeastern
Vermont
No. Carolina State
54
62
97
68
78
55
70
91
58
52
66
57
61
69
42
64
75
73
52
73
94
56
98
66
83
74
59
59
80
89
71
94
72
56
57
82
76
92
76
75
75
58
1998-99 (24-7)
Northeastern
St. Bonaventure
Mississippi
Massachusetts
Western Kentucky
Ohio U.
Rhode Island
Middle Tennessee
Tulane
Boston U.
Drexel
Hofstra
55
67
77
64
78
61
53
78
85
59
50
56
65
63
82
64
65
55
66
78
52
62
1996-97 (22-8)
George Washington
James Madison
Brown
Oklahoma State
Hofstra
Drexel
Eastern Kentucky
Rhode Island
No. Carolina
Wake Forest
68
69
68
75
61
45
73
56
68
69
1975–76 — AN HISTORIC SEASON
Women’s basketball reappeared on the UM sports scene in the winter of 1975–76 after an absence of 25 years. Eileen Fox was appointed to coach the
team and it posted a winning record, the first of eight consecutive winning seasons under the new mentor. The club won the state championship and
qualified for the EAIAW eastern championship tournament. Members of the historic unit were, front row, l-r, Laurie Osgood, Rose Roy, Elizabeth Dews,
Co-Capts. Catherine D’Alphonso and Cheryl Higgins, and Charlotte Linder. Back row, l-r, Coach Eileen Fox, Joanna Thorpe, Paula Whitney, Barb
Cummings, Crystal Pazdziorko, Sue Sharrow, Renea Deighton, and Mgr. Theresa Karkos.
1997–98 — END OF AN ERA
The 1997–98 season was the final year for Cindy Blodgett in a Maine uniform. For the second time, she scored over 800 points with a career total of 3,005,
remarkable numbers that may never be exceeded. The Black Bears, led by Co-Capts. Blodgett and Sandi Carver, posted a 21-9 record and, for the fourth
consecutive year, earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament after a pulsating 81-80 win over Vermont in the America East championship game. Front row, l-r,
Mgr. Carolyn Gross, Amy Vachon, Kelly Dow, Co-Capts. Sandi Carver and Cindy Blodgett, Chantal Macream, Kristen McCormick, and Mgr. Rain Bowden.
Back row, l-r, Coach Joanne Palombo-McCallie, Asst. Coach Catherine Gallant, Kizzy Lopez, Klara Danes, Jessica Lawson, Martina Tinklova, Jamie
Cassidy, Andrea Clark, Kelly Bowman, Mgr. Mac Mullen, and Asst. Coaches Kim Lazor and Jody Benner.
Women’s Basketball
12.13
12.14
71
66
81
72
62
72
78
68
92
80
83
77
93
79
69
66
55
60
62
1998-99 (cont.)
New Hampshire
Hartford
Delaware
Towson
Vermont
Drexel
Hofstra
Northeastern
Boston U.
Vermont
New Hampshire
Delaware
Towson
Hartford
Hofstra
Vermont
Northeastern
Stanford
Old Dominion
57
42
51
48
58
52
57
74
61
59
58
66
64
56
57
61
57
58
72
56
71
68
62
45
53
66
52
54
61
74
73
76
70
74
67
72
79
51
68
55
70
75
92
54
55
53
73
74
50
57
1999-00 (20-11)
Boston College
St. Francis/PA
Georgia
Southwest Missouri
Northeastern
Boston U.
Northwestern
Rhode Island
Boston College
Western Kentucky
Towson
Delaware
Hartford
Rice
New Hampshire
Drexel
Hofstra
Delaware
Towson
Hartford
Vermont
New Hampshire
Hofstra
Drexel
Boston U.
Northeastern
Vermont
Boston U.
Delaware
Vermont
North Carolina
83
62
79
64
55
46
50
48
81
68
62
58
67
51
71
55
68
84
45
51
62
60
60
64
40
53
63
52
66
77
62
66
78
41
62
71
64
75
59
52
79
68
66
2000-01 (12-16)
Fordham
Central Michigan
Florida
Northwestern State
Stephen F. Austin
Boston U.
Towson
Delaware
Rhode Island
Marshall
Virginia Tech
Vermont
51
65
87
64
74
86
57
84
69
58
79
84
Women’s Basketball
64
57
72
75
83
53
53
69
73
69
64
73
54
61
51
55
2000-01 (cont.)
Northeastern
Stony Brook
New Hampshire
Drexel
Hofstra
Delaware
Towson
Hartford
Vermont
New Hampshire
Hofstra
Drexel
Boston U.
Northeastern
Hartford
Hartford
67
68
79
67
64
73
41
47
61
42
58
87
61
51
66
70
78
57
56
79
47
62
75
71
72
52
50
63
52
58
88
58
71
64
73
65
75
82
59
44
68
67
58
55
2001-02 (16-12)
Kent State
Georgia
Bradley
Xavier
George Washington
UNC/Greensboro
Stetson
Georgia Southern
Dartmouth
Fordham
Rhode Island
Binghamton
Stony Brook
Vermont
Albany
Hartford
Binghamton
New Hampshire
Northeastern
Boston U.
Stony Brook
Northeastern
Albany
Vermont
New Hampshire
Boston U.
Hartford
Hartford
53
88
84
67
59
59
57
54
81
39
39
62
60
59
58
49
85
51
82
76
61
62
53
65
65
64
72
59
65
60
56
58
77
65
80
74
96
78
67
92
64
64
64
66
59
74
2002-03 (25-6)
Dartmouth
Brown
Montana
Akron
Kent State
Rhode Island
Bradley
Holy Cross
Robert Morris
Buffalo
New Hampshire
Yale
Northeastern
Binghamton
Vermont
Stony Brook
Boston U.
Hartford
71
51
66
51
79
58
70
75
54
72
55
62
50
45
38
41
37
64
69
72
66
60
81
79
68
54
71
71
71
65
67
2002-03 (cont.)
New Hampshire
Albany
Binghamton
Northeastern
Stony Brook
Albany
Hartford
Vermont
Boston U.
Hartford
New Hampshire
Boston U.
Creighton
52
48
62
45
47
45
63
52
62
51
65
69
74
70
75
67
49
76
63
58
85
43
59
58
66
67
73
73
60
72
63
54
64
63
69
67
61
66
65
76
61
66
62
68
50
2003-04 (25-7)
Washington
Hawaii
Columbia
Marquette
Wisconsin/Green Bay
Drake
Indiana
Rider
Southern Medodist
Wichita State
Binghamton
Vermont
New Hampshire
Albany
Boston U.
UMBC
Northeastern
Stony Brook
Hartford
Binghamton
New Hampshire
Albany
Boston U.
UMBC
Northeastern
Vermont
Stony Brook
Hartford
New Hampshire
Albany
Boston U.
Texas Tech
82
62
56
57
73
62
67
73
44
78
55
54
45
53
65
45
55
53
52
43
50
44
64
35
48
76
61
40
40
49
43
60
50
62
44
72
54
69
59
69
52
57
73
77
57
57
49
68
62
2004-05 (20-10)
LSU
Virginia
So. Methodist
Loyola/Chicago
St. Joseph’s/PA
Buffalo
Indiana
Michigan
Montana
Louisville
Binghamton
Vermont
New Hampshire
Albany
Hartford
Northeastern
UMBC
81
72
58
54
36
57
67
61
83
69
56
70
60
42
53
65
46
88
73
63
59
Stony Brook
Boston U.
Binghamton
New Hampshire
60
55
53
50
67
71
56
59
75
2004-05 (cont.)
Albany
Northeastern
Hartford
Boston U.
Vermont
58
45
51
56
61
76 Stony Brook
63 UMBC
51 Boston U.
59 West Virginia
59
55
63
74
70
88
63
48
60
55
47
52
78
77
Rider
Kennesaw State
Dartmouth
Rhode Island
Michigan
Mississippi State
George Washington
Mississippi
North Carolina A&T
Holy Cross
35
56
70
65
68
80
57
72
68
67
56
46
60
60
59
73
49
61
55
2005-06 (10-19)
Binghamton
Brown
Albany
Vermont
New Hampshire
UMBC
Stony Brook
Boston U.
Hartford
66
55
52
73
63
56
65
80
73
64
61
65
59
47
41
69
70
73
35
Binghamton
Albany
Vermont
New Hampshire
UMBC
Hartford
Boston U.
Stony Brook
Albany
Hartford
69
52
68
58
60
65
66
84
56
58
66
60
69
62
80
72
64
49
34
66
William & Mary
Middle Tennessee
Princeton
Brown
Clemson
Dartmouth
Holy Cross
St. Joseph’s/PA
Boston College
Virginia
46
87
63
51
78
61
72
69
63
86
79
64
57
49
57
66
78
74
50
2006-06 (13-15)
Northwestern State
New Hampshire
Albany
Binghamton
Vermont
Stony Brook
Boston U.
UMBC
Hartford
63
47
52
54
71
79
73
66
66
55
71
59
74
61
79
40
56
57
New Hampshire
Albany
Binghamton
Vermont
Boston U.
UMBC
Hartford
Stony Brook
Vermont
65
63
56
80
63
72
58
67
70
1989–90 — A GREAT SEASON
Maine compiled an outstanding record in the 1989–90 season, winning 23 out of 30 games and the America East championship, and earning a berth in the
National Invitation Tournament. Rachel Bouchard, one of the elite players in UM history, became the first Maine player to score more than 700 points in a
single season, averaging slightly under 25 points per game to lead the Black Bears. Front, l-r, Kathy Karlsson, Carrie Goodhue, Tri-Capt. Cathy Iaconeta,
Jennifer Pinette, Julie Bradstreet, and Heather Briggs. Back row, l-r, Asst. Coaches Jenny Yopp and Sandy Thomas, Stephanie Carter, Stacey Alley,
Tri-Capt. Rachel Bouchard, Jess Carpenter, Tracey Frenette, Tri-Capt. Beth Sullivan, and Head Coach Trish Roberts.
Women’s Basketball
12.15
N.C.A.A. – N.I.T. TOURNAMENTS
NCAA Championships
National Invitation Tournament
1995
Connecticut 105, MAINE 75
*1990
Kentucky 76, MAINE 66
Illinois State 85, MAINE 80
MAINE 68, Wyoming 48
1996
George Washington 83, MAINE 67
1997
LSU 88, MAINE 79
1998
North Carolina State 89, MAINE 64
1999
MAINE 60, Stanford 58
Old Dominion 72, MAINE 62
2000
North Carolina 62, MAINE 57
2005 West Virginia 74, MAINE 59
2004
Texas Tech 60, MAINE 50
1995
MAINE 70, Massachusetts 56
Ohio State 93, MAINE 64
1999
Boston College 63, MAINE 56
2003
Creighton 73, MAINE 67
INDIVIDUAL RECORDS, N.C.A.A. TOURNAMENT GAMES
Points
34, Cindy Blodgett vs. LSU
Free Throw Percentage
1.000 (14/14/) Cindy Blodgett vs. LSU
Field Goals
11, Cindy Blodgett vs. George Washington
Rebounds
13, Stacey Porrini vs. George Washington
Three-Point Field Goals
4, Trisha Ripton vs. Connecticut
Assists
8, Amy Vachon vs. North Carolina
Free Throws
14, Cindy Blodgett vs. LSU
Blocked Shots
5, Jamie Cassidy vs. LSU
Steals
4, Kizzy Lopez vs. Stanford
2006–07 BLACK BEARS
There were both highlights and evenings of frustration for the 2006–07 Black Bear five. Bracey Barker and Ashley Underwood concluded their UM careers
with more than 1,000 points, joining an illustrious group of basketball alumni who will be long remembered for their contributions to Maine’s programs.
Barker was named first team, all-AE, and Underwood second team. The team finished with a 13-15 record and tied for fourth place in the AE standings.
Front row, l-r, Kristin Baker, Kris Younan, Abby Greene, Amanda Tewksbury, Ashley Underwood, Brittany Bowen, Tiffany Colon, and Danielle Hubbard.
Standing, l-r, Asst. Coach Aliya Cox, Coach Ann McInerney, Katia Bratichko, Lindsay Hugstaad-Vaa, Capt. Bracey Barker, Sandra Vaitkute, Katie Whittier,
Brittany Boser, Colleen Kilmurray, Assoc. Coach Kathy Karlsson, and Asst. Coach Colleen Carbone.
12.16
Women’s Basketball
YEAR-BY-YEAR SCORING LEADERS
Listed are the names of players who averaged 10 points (rounded up from 9.5) or more per game for
each season and/or the top two scorers and who appeared in 50 percent or more of games played by the
team. Abbreviations: G, games played; FG/2, two-point field goals; FG/3, three-point field goals, FT, free
throws; TP, total points scored; Ave., average points per game. Statistics recorded since 1975-76.
G
FG/2
FG/3
FT
TP
Ave.
Crystal Pazdziorko
Paula Whitney
17
17
1975-76
72
0
62
0
54
31
198
155
11.65
9.12
Crystal Pazdziorko
Renee Deighton
Barbara Cummings
18
18
18
1976-77
101
0
86
0
77
0
53
23
31
255
195
185
14.17
10.83
10.28
Barbara Cummings
Sharon Baker
18
18
1977-78
88
0
80
0
31
18
197
178
10.94
9.89
Wendy Farrington
Barbara Cummings
Crystal Pazdziorko
20
18
20
1978-79
131
0
86
0
92
0
51
27
35
313
199
219
15.65
11.05
10.95
Wendy Farrington
Sharon Baker
Crystal Pazdziorko
20
20
19
1979-80
156
0
105
0
84
0
47
30
21
359
240
189
17.95
12.00
9.95
Beth Hamilton
Barbara Miltner
23
23
1980-81
98
0
97
0
32
28
228
221
9.91
9.61
Cathy Nason
Lisa Cormier
Emily Ellis
21
22
22
1981-82
101
0
105
0
87
0
53
26
50
262
219
212
12.47
9.95
9.64
Cathy Nason
Emily Ellis
Lisa Cormier
28
27
28
1982-83
151
0
113
0
128
0
48
63
31
348
289
291
12.43
10.70
10.39
Emily Ellis
Lisa Cormier
24
24
1983-84
199
0
165
0
139
33
537
363
22.37
15.12
Emily Ellis
Elizabeth Coffin
30
30
1984-85
223
0
181
0
141
92
587
454
19.57
15.13
Elizabeth Coffin
Lauree Gott
29
29
1985-86
222
0
182
0
145
69
589
433
20.31
14.93
Elizabeth Coffin
Lauree Gott
Deborah Duff
28
28
28
1986-87
208
0
192
0
125
0
151
104
16
567
488
266
20.25
17.43
9.50
Elizabeth Coffin
Rachel Bouchard
Deborah Duff
27
28
28
1987-88
182
2
176
0
112
11
173
128
24
543
484
281
20.11
17.26
10.03
Women’s Basketball
12.17
12.18
Women’s Basketball
Rachel Bouchard
Catherine Iaconeta
27
27
1988-89
212
0
96
0
167
48
591
250
21.89
9.26
Rachel Bouchard
Catherine Iaconetea
29
30
1989-90
263
0
110
0
198
43
724
297
24.97
9.50
Rachel Bouchard
Carrie Goodhue
Julie Bradstreet
Tracey Frenette
26
28
28
28
1990-91
224
0
82
29
72
27
121
0
162
53
64
45
610
304
289
287
23.46
10.86
10.32
10.25
Tracey Frenette
Jessica Carpenter
Heather Briggs
Julie Bradstreet
29
24
29
29
1991-92
155
0
133
0
143
9
56
30
80
53
70
103
390
319
383
305
13.45
13.29
13.20
10.51
Heather Briggs
Stephanie Guidi
29
29
1992-93
97
42
119
0
48
89
368
327
12.69
11.28
Stephanie Guidi
Erin Grealey
27
26
1993-94
148
0
117
2
119
53
415
293
15.37
11.27
Cindy Blodgett
Stacey Porrini
Stephanie Guidi
30
30
30
1994-95
174
46
155
0
130
2
116
60
72
602
370
338
20.07
12.33
11.27
Cindy Blodgett
Stacey Porrini
32
32
1995-96
263
50
167
2
213
54
889
394
27.78
12.31
Cindy Blodgett
Jamie Cassidy
Stacey Porrini
30
30
30
1996-97
216
69
149
12
132
0
171
111
30
810
445
294
27.00
14.83
9.80
Cindy Blodgett
Jamie Cassidy
26
30
1997-98
183
54
192
2
176
139
704
529
27.08
17.63
Jamie Cassidy
Kristen McCormick
Martina Tinklova
31
29
30
1998-99
271
7
59
70
104
3
175
11
88
738
339
305
23.81
11.69
10.17
Jamie Cassidy
Amy Vachon
31
31
1999-00
225
10
63
40
188
62
668
308
21.55
9.93
Heather Ernest
Kizzy Lopez
28
28
2000-01
140
7
91
5
103
72
390
308
13.93
11.00
Heather Ernest
Melissa Heon
Melissa Traversi
28
27
28
2001-02
115
6
66
32
50
46
109
58
50
357
286
288
12.75
10.59
10.29
Heather Ernest
Melissa Heon
28
31
2002-03
189
12
96
28
145
68
559
344
19.96
10.10
Heather Ernest
Melissa Heon
31
29
2003-04
157
16
83
9
136
81
498
274
16.06
9.45
Melissa Traversi
Bracey Barker
30
30
2004-05
80
51
103
21
83
87
396
356
13.20
11.87
Bracey Barker
Ashley Underwood
Abby Schrader
29
29
29
2005-06
114
34
61
55
117
1
71
98
92
401
385
329
13.83
13.28
11.34
Ashley Underwoo d
Bracey Barker
28
24
2006-07
49
66
106
22
136
92
432
370
15.428
15.417
1,000 POINT SCORERS
Cindy Blodgett (1994-98)
Rachel Bouchard (1987-91)
Jamie Cassidy (1996-00)
Elizabeth Coffin (1984-88)
Heather Ernest (2001-04)
Emily Ellis (1981-85)
Lauree Gott (1982-87)
Stephanie Guidi (1992-96)
3,005
2,405
2,380
2,153
1,804
1,696
1,393
1,295
Ashley Underwood (2003-07)
Tracy Frenette (1988-92)
Heather Briggs (1989-94)
Bracey Barker (2003-07)
Missey Traversi (2001-05)
Stacey Porrini (1993-97)
Melissa Heon (2000-04)
Lisa Cormier (1980-84)
1,195
1,194
1,176
1,166
1,130
1,128
1,102
1,052
1991–92 — 20 WINS!
Maine had another fine year in the 1991–92 season, posting a 20-9 record and a second place finish in America East. Tracy Frenette,
Jess Carpenter, Heather Briggs and and Julie Bradstreet all had double figure scoring averages and Carpenter was named first team,
all-America East. It was the final season of Coach Trish Roberts’ four years at Orono. Her teams compiled a record of 82 wins and only
32 losses. Front row, l-r, Erin Grealy, Seana Dionne, Co-Capts. Tracey Frenette and Julie Bradstreet, Chris Strong, and Carrie Goodhue.
Standing, l-r, Coach Trish Roberts, Asst. Coach Sandy Thomas, Trainer Paula Linder, Heather Briggs, Rita Sullivan, Cyndi Buetow,
Katrina Krom, Jess Carpenter, Trixie Wolf, Sara Philbrick, Mgr. Brenda Fielding, and Asst. Coach Jodi Kest.
Women’s Basketball
12.19
YEAR-BY-YEAR REBOUNDING LEADERS
Listed are players who averaged five or more rebounds per game. Abbreviations: G, games played; R,
rebounds; Ave., average rebounds per game. Statistics maintained since the 1975-76 season.
1975-76
Crystal Pazdziorko
Barbara Cummings
Paula Whitney
Renea Deighton
1976-77
Barbara Cummings
Crystal Pazdziorko
Paula Whitney
Renea Deighton
Suzanne Sharrow
G
R
Ave.
17
17
17
17
180
171
114
107
10.59
10.06
6.71
6.29
R
Ave.
26
27
321
283
11.46
10.48
27
27
378
149
14.00
5.52
29
30
325
166
11.21
5.53
26
28
28
275
171
158
10.58
6.11
5.64
1987-88
Rachel Bouchard
Elizabeth Coffin
1988-89
Rachel Bouchard
Tracey Frenette
18
18
18
18
18
240
222
140
125
93
13.33
12.33
7.78
6.94
5.17
1989-90
Rachel Bouchard
Tracey Frenette
1990-91
1977-78
Barbara Cummings
18
Denise Blais
19
203
100
11.28
5.26
Rachel Bouchard
Julie Bradstreet
Tracey Frenette
1978-79
Wendy Farrington
20
Barbara Cummings
18
Crystal Pazdziorko
20
240
175
163
12.00
9.72
8.15
Heather Briggs
Jessica Carpenter
Tracey Frenette
1991-92
29
24
29
233
170
165
8.03
7.08
5.69
1979-80
Wendy Farrington
20
Crystal Pazdziorko
19
243
144
12.15
7.58
Heather Briggs
Stephanie Guidi
1992-93
29
29
181
176
6.24
6.07
148
138
117
6.43
6.00
5.09
Stepanie Guidi
1993-94
27
212
7.85
Stacey Porrini
Catherine Gallant
Cindy Blodgett
1994-95
30
28
30
252
150
159
8.40
5.36
5.30
Stacey Porrini
Catherine Gallant
Cindy Blodgett
1995-96
32
32
32
330
184
171
10.31
5.75
5.34
Stacey Porrini
Jamie Cassidy
Cindy Blodgett
1996-97
30
30
30
275
209
173
9.17
6.97
5.77
Jamie Cassidy
Klara Danes
1997-98
30
30
238
154
7.93
5.13
Jamie Cassidy
Martina Tinklova
1998-99
31
30
262
159
8.45
5.30
Jamie Cassidy
Kizzy Lopez
1999-00
31
31
274
166
8.84
5.35
Heather Ernest
Kizzy Lopez
2000-01
28
28
288
142
10.29
5.04
1980-81
Barbara Miltner
Beth Hamilton
Jody King
23
23
23
1981-82
Emily Ellis
Tammy Gardiner
22
22
115
113
5.23
5.14
1982-83
Lauree Gott
Tammy Gardiner
Lisa Cormier
Emily Ellis
28
28
28
27
221
152
143
135
7.89
5.43
5.11
5.00
1983-84
Emily Ellis
Tammy Gardiner
Claire McCoy
24
23
24
167
141
135
6.96
6.13
5.62
1984-85
Elizabeth Coffin
Emily Ellis
30
30
380
206
12.67
6.87
1985-86
Elizabeth Coffin
Lauree Gott
29
29
312
211
10.76
7.28
1986-87
Elizabeth Coffin
Lauree Gott
Victoria Watras
12.20
G
Women’s Basketball
28
28
28
376
219
140
13.43
7.82
5.00
2001-02
Monica Peterson
Heather Ernest
Julie Vielleux
28
28
28
227
201
145
8.11
7.18
5.18
Monica Peterson
Bracey Barker
Abby Schraeder
2004-05
30
30
30
197
171
168
6.57
5.70
5.60
28
31
286
211
10.21
6.81
Abby Schraeder
Bracey Barker
2005-06
29
29
229
190
7.90
6.55
31
32
265
190
8.55
5.94
Bracey Barker
2006-07
24
168
7.00
2002-03
Heather Ernest
Monica Peterson
2003-04
Heather Ernest
Monica Peterson
1999–00 — A VERY GOOD SEASON
The 1999–00 season marked the end of two successful tenures at Maine, those of Jamie Cassidy and Coach Joanne Palombo-McCallie. Cassidy poured in
688 points for a total of 2,380 during her four seasons, third highest in UM history. Palombo-McCallie resigned after the season, her eighth at Maine with a
record of 167 wins and 73 losses. The Black Bears lost in the title game of the America East tournament to Vermont, but earned an invitation to the NCAA
tournament where they lost by only five points to North Carolina in the opening round at UNC’s home court. Front row, l-r, Lacey Stone, Ellen Geraghty,
Chantal Maccream, Tri-Capts. Kristen McCormick, Amy Vachon, and Katie Clark, Tracy Guerette, Pam Cruz, and Student Assistant Nick Raymond. Back
row, l-r, Coach Joanne Palombo-McCallie, Asst. Coach Janel Grimm, Kizzy Lopez, Anna James, Jamie Cassidy, Martina Tinklova, Eva Moldre, Kristy
Grover, Andrea Pardilla, and Asst. Coaches Jody Benner and Carla Debro.
2002–03 — ANOTHER GREAT SEASON
Maine’s 2002–03 squad won 25 games including a perfect 16 wins without a loss in America East Conference play. The Black Bears lost to Boston U. in
the Conference title game, but earned a berth in the National Invitation Tournament. Heather Ernest was named player of the year in the conference, and
Coach Versyp received the coach of the year award. Kim Corbitt was named defensive player of the year in the conference. Front row, l-r, Asst. Coach
Dana Smith, Melissa Heon, Kara Hickman, Melissa Traversi, Kim Cobitt, Capt. Ellen Geraghty, Pam Cruz, and Asst. Coach Jody Benner. Back row, l-r, Asst.
Coach Tara Morrison, Monica Peterson, Katie Whittier, Abby Schraeder, Nicole Jay, Julie Veilleux, Heather Ernest, Katherine Quackenbush, and Coach
Sharon Versyp.
Women’s Basketball
12.21
YEAR-BY-YEAR ASSIST LEADERS
Listed are players who averaged three or more assists per game and/or were the top two assist makers
for each season and who appeared in 50 percent or more games played by the team. Assists were not
record prior to the 1979-80 season. Abbreviations: G, games played; A, assists; Ave., average per game.
G
A
Ave.
G
A
Ave.
1979-80
Carol Lamontagne
19
Sharon Baker
20
76
43
4.00
2.15
Christina Strong
Seanna Dionne
27
27
109
75
4.04
2.78
23
16
116
65
5.04
4.06
Cindy Blodgett
Trisha Ripton
30
29
113
89
3.77
3.07
21
22
84
75
4.00
3.41
Cindy Blodgett
Trisha Ripton
32
32
144
138
4.50
4.31
28
28
129
95
4.61
3.39
Amy Vachon
Cindy Blodgett
30
30
122
116
4.07
3.87
24
23
152
58
6.33
2.52
Amy Vachon
Cindy Blodgett
30
26
194
114
6.47
4.38
29
29
105
89
3.62
3.18
Amy Vachon
Jamie Cassidy
29
31
234
63
8.07
2.03
23
18
80
62
3.48
3.44
Amy Vachon
Jamie Cassidy
31
31
209
66
6.74
2.13
28
27
122
89
4.36
3.30
Tracy Guerette
Ellen Geraghty
28
25
93
46
3.32
1.84
28
27
105
82
3.75
3.04
Melissa Traversi
Melissa Heon
28
27
86
68
3.07
2.52
27
25
123
65
4.56
2.60
Kim Corbitt
Melissa Heon
31
31
138
92
4.45
2.97
30
30
134
67
4.47
2.23
Kim Corbitt
Melissa Heon
32
29
112
83
3.50
2.86
28
28
108
104
3.86
3.71
Kim Corbitt
Melissa Traversi
28
30
120
92
4.29
3.07
29
29
118
91
4.07
3.14
2005-06
Ashley Underwood
29
Margaret Elderton
29
81
66
2.79
2.27
29
29
141
50
4.86
1.72
2006-07
Chris Younan
28
Ashley Underwood
28
93
71
3.32
2.54
1993-94
1980-81
Cathy Nason
Julie Treadwell
1994-95
1981-82
Cathy Nason
Julie Treadwell
1995-96
1982-83
Cathy Nason
Julie Treadwell
1996-97
1983-84
Julie Treadwell
Tammy Gardiner
1997-98
1984-85
Mary Walker
Kelly Nobert
1998-99
1985-86
Sonya Wedge
Mary Walker
1999-00
1986-87
Victoria Watras
Sonya Wedge
2000-01
1987-88
Cathy Iaconeta
Liz Coffin
2001-02
1988-89
Cathy Iaconeta
Carrie Goodhue
2002-03
1989-90
Cathy Iaconeta
Julie Bradstreet
2003-04
1990-91
Julie Bradstreet
Christina Strong
2004-05
1991-92
Julie Bradstreet
Carrie Goodhue
1992-93
Christina Strong
Heather Briggs
12.22
Women’s Basketball
MAINE’S WINNINGEST TEAM
The 1986–87 Black Bears had a winning percentage of .857, highest in UM history and a record that still stands. Coach Peter Gavett’s squad opened with
12 straight wins and finished with a dazzling 24-4 record. Lauree Gott and Liz Coffin were first team, all-America East. Front, l-r, Asst. Coach Paul Bessey,
Co-Capts. Lauree Gott and Liz Coffin, and Coach Peter Gavett. Standing, l-r, Joanna Hamilton, Sonya Wedge, Sue Howard, Debbie Duff, Jill MacGregor,
Victoria Watras, Crystal Cummings, Diane Nagle, Kelly Nobert, Elizabeth Sullivan, Lynne McGouldrick, Tammie Tozier, Kathy Shorey, Cathy Iaconeta, and
Trainer Kelly Robson.
2003–04 — ANOTHER MAGNIFICENT SEASON
Coach Sharon Versyp’s club posted one of the truly outstanding records in UM history in the ’03–’04 season, winning 25 out of 32 games, including the
America East title and a trip to the NCAA tournament. The Bears won their three AE tournament games by an average of 21 points per game. Heather
Ernest and Kim Corbitt were dominant players, Ernest (conference most valuable player) on offense (498 points) and Corbitt on defense (named AE
defensive player of the year). It was the second straight 25-win season for the Black Bears. Seated, l-r, Katherine Quackenbush, Melissa Heon, Capt. Kim
Corbitt, Missy Traversi, Ashley Underwood, and Monica Peterson. Standing, l-r, Heather Ernest, Lindsey Hugstad-Vaa, Bracy Barker, Abby Schraeder,
Nicole Jay, Andrea Gay, Katie Whittier, and Julie Veilleux.
Women’s Basketball
12.23
AMERICA EAST
The primary focus for Maine since the mid 1980s has been competition in America East. The conference
evolved from the Seaboard Conference, established in the 1984 and composed of Boston and
Northeastern Universities, Brooklyn College, and the Universities of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
Central Connecticut State U. became a member in 1986. Brooklyn College and Central Connecticut
State U. resigned in 1989. The Seaboard Conference was merged into the North Atlantic Conference in
1989 and the title was changed to America East in the late 1990s.
Colgate U. was a member for one season, 1989-90. Drexel U. and the U. of Delaware became members
in 1991. Hofstra U. became a member in 1994. Towson U. became a member in 1995. Drexel, Hofstra,
and Towson Universities and the U. of Delaware resigned in 2001. The Universities of Albany and Stony
Brook and Binghamton U. became members in 2000. The U. of Maryland at Baltimore County became a
member in 2003. Northeastern U. resigned in 2004.
*Conference Champion
12.24
84-85
85-86
86-87
88-89
89-90
90-91
91-92
92-93
93-94
Boston U.
Brooklyn
Cent. Connecticut
Colgate
Delaware
Drexel
Hartford
MAINE
New Hampshire
Northeastern
Vermont
3-2
0-5
---------------3-2
4-1
4-1
1-4
8- 4
2-10
----------------------------1-11
9- 3
8- 4
10- 2
4- 8
Regular Season
11- 3 12- 2
9- 5
0-14
0-14
0-13
4-10
4-10
6- 8
-------- -------- --------------- -------- --------------- -------- -------3-11
6- 8
4- 8
11- 3 12- 2 13- 1
9- 5 11- 3 10- 4
12- 2
7- 7
7- 6
6- 8
4-10
5- 9
8- 4
--------------6- 6
--------------2-10
11- 1
7- 5
2-10
6- 6
5- 5
---------------------------------5- 5
9- 1
3- 7
0-10
8- 2
6- 8
---------------------7- 7
3-11
2-12
11- 2
9- 4
3-11
14- 0
4-10
---------------------8- 6
1-13
6- 8
4-10
10- 4
9- 5
14- 0
4-10
---------------------7- 7
3-11
2-12
12- 2
8- 6
11- 3
9- 5
Boston U.
Colgate
Delaware
Drexel
Hartford
MAINE
New Hampshire
Northeastern
Vermont
1-1
------------1-1
0-2
2-0*
----
1- 1
----------------------------1- 1
0- 2
2- 0*
--------
0- 1
----------------------------1- 1
0- 1
2- 0*
--------
Tournament
2- 0*
2- 0*
-------- --------------- --------------- --------------- -------1- 1
0- 1
0- 1
0- 1
0- 1
1- 1
-------- --------
2- 1
0- 1
--------------0- 1
2- 0*
0- 1
1- 1
1- 1
0- 1
---------------------1- 1
2- 0*
0- 1
1- 1
1- 1
0- 1
-------1- 1
0- 1
0- 1
2- 1
1- 1
0- 1
3- 0*
0- 1
-------1- 1
0- 1
0- 1
2- 1
0- 1
1- 1
3- 0*
1- 1
-------0- 1
0- 1
0- 1
-------1- 1
1- 1
3- 0*
94-95
95-96
96-97
98-99
99-00
00-01
01-02
02-03
03-04
Albany
Binghamton
Boston U.
Delaware
Drexel
Hartford
Hofstra
MAINE
New Hampshire
------------9- 6
5-10
6- 9
2-14
3-12
14- 2
10- 6
------------7-11
9- 9
6-12
10- 8
1-17
18- 0
12- 6
Regular Season
------------------------------------2-16
7-11
2-16
6-12
3-15
10- 8
9- 9
7-11
7-11
12- 6
10- 8
5-13
8-10
5-13
6-12
17- 1
13- 5
17- 1
14- 4
9- 9
13- 5
------------3-15
13- 5
5-13
9- 9
5-13
14- 4
8-10
------------6-12
17- 1
13-5
9- 9
5-13
9- 9
8-10
0-16
10- 6
10- 6
------------9- 7
------9- 7
9- 7
3-13
6-10
10- 6
------------5-11
------16- 0
7- 9
9- 9
12- 6
12- 6
------------9- 9
------17- 1
6-12
Northeastern
12- 4
9- 9
2-16
11- 7
13- 5
11- 7
8-10
4-12
6-10
7-11
Stony Brook
Towson
UMBC
Vermont
------------------9- 7
------5-13
------13- 5
------6-12
------14- 4
------10- 8
------15- 3
------6-12
------11- 7
------7-11
------15- 3
------2-16
------13- 5
7- 9
------------14- 2
7- 9
------------12- 4
6-12
------4-14
8-10
Women’s Basketball
87-88
97-98
98-99
99-00
00-01
01-02
02-03
03-04
Tournament
------------------------0- 1
0- 1
0- 1
0- 1
1- 1
1- 1
0- 1
0- 1
1- 1
1- 1
3- 0*
2- 1
0- 1
0- 1
1- 1
3- 0*
-----------1- 1
1- 1
------------2- 1
1- 1
------------1- 1
1- 1
1- 1
0- 1
0- 1
2- 1
0- 1
1- 1
------0- 1
------3- 0*
------------1- 1
3- 0*
1- 1
1- 1
0- 1
0- 1
0 –1
1- 1
------0- 1
------2- 1
------0- 1
0- 1
------------3- 0*
------0- 1
1- 1
0- 1
2- 1
------------1- 1
------0- 1
3- 0*
------------0- 1
------2- 1
1- 1
0- 1
0- 1
------------1- 1
1- 1
0- 1
2- 1
------------0- 1
------3- 0*
1- 1
2- 1
0- 1
------0- 1
0- 1
06-07
04-05
05-06
06-07
Albany
Binghamton
Boston U.
Hartford
MAINE
New Hampshire
Northeastern
Stony Brook
UMBC
Vermont
Regular Season
9- 9
3-13
4-12
9- 9
9- 7
7- 9
7-11
9- 7
7- 9
13- 5 15- 1 15- 1
16- 2
5-11
7- 9
10- 8
7- 9
4-12
8-10 ------------6-12 12- 4 14- 2
3-15
7- 9
6-10
9- 9
5-11
8- 8
0-1
0-1
3-1
3-0*
0-1
1-1
------0-1
0-1
1-1
MAINE
Vermont
New Hampshire
Binghamton
Delaware
Stony Brook
Northeastern
Boston U.
Colgate
W
301
244
204
55
92
55
178
184
6
Albany
Binghamton
Boston U.
Delaware
Drexel
Hartford
Hofstra
MAINE
New Hampshire
Northeastern
Stony Brook
Towson
UMBC
Vermont
94-95
95-96
96-97
------------1- 1
0- 1
1- 1
0- 1
1- 1
3- 0*
0- 1
2- 1
------------------0- 1
------------1- 1
0- 1
1- 1
1- 1
0- 1
3- 0*
1- 1
0- 1
------0- 1
------2- 1
------------0- 1
1- 1
1- 1
0- 1
0- 1
3- 0*
1- 1
0- 1
-----1- 1
------2- 1
04-05
05-06
L
94
144
175
53
89
54
175
205
7
97-98
Tournament
0-1
1-1
1-1
1-1
2-1
0-1
3-0*
2-1
1-1
0-1
0-1
0-1
-------------1-1
0-1
0-1
3-0*
0-1
1-1
Composite Standings
Pct.
.762
Hartford
.629
Drexel
.538
Towson
.509
C. Connecticut
.508
UMBC
.506
Albany
.504
Hofstra
.473
Brooklyn
.461
168
67
39
14
23
30
36
2
201
115
78
28
51
76
97
56
.455
.368
.333
.333
.311
.283
.271
.037
1,697
1,697
.500
ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS
Player of the Year
(Instituted in 1985-86)
Cindy Blodgett (1995-96, 96-97)
Rachel Bouchard (1989-90, 90-91)
Jamie Cassidy (1998-99)
Elizabeth Coffin (1987-88)
Kimberly Corbitt (2004-05)
Heather Ernest (2002-03, 03-04)
First Team
(Instituted in 1984-85)
Bracy Barker (2006-07)
Cindy Blodgett (1994-95, 95-96, 96-97, 97-98)
Rachel Bouchard (1988-89, 89-90, 90-91)
Jessica Carpenter (1991-92)
Jamie Cassidy (1997-98, 98-99, 99-00)
Elizabeth Coffin (1985-86, 86-87, 87-88)
Kim Corbitt (2004-05)
Emily Ellis (1984-85)
Heather Ernest (2001-02, 02-03, 03-04)
Tracey Frenette 1990-91)
Lauree Gott (1986-87)
Stephanie Guidi (1993-94)
Cathy Iaconeta (1989-90)
Stacey Porrini (1995-96)
Melissa Traversi (2004-05)
Women’s Basketball
12.25
Second Team
(Instituted in 1989-90)
Julie Bradstreet (1990-91, 91-92) Melissa Heon (2002-03)
Heather Briggs (1991-92)
Kristen McCormick (1998-99)
Jamie Cassidy (1996-97)
Stacey Porrini (1994-95, 96-97)
Stephanie Guidi (1994-95)
Ashley Underwood (2006-07)
Amy Vachon (1998-99, 99-00)
Third Team
(Instituted in 1996-97)
Bracy Barker (2004-05, 05-06)
Kim Corbitt (2002-03)
Heather Ernest (2000-01)
Kizzy Lopez (2000-01)
All-Rookie Team
Instituted in 1989-90)
Cindy Blodgett (1994-95)
Stephanie Guidi (1992-93)
Heather Briggs (1989-90)
Monica Peterson (2001-02)
Jamie Cassidy (1996-97)
Trisha Ripton (1993-94)
Heather Ernest (2000-01)
Abby Schrader (2002-03)
Christina Strong (1990-91)
Rookie of the Year
(Instituted in 1985-86)
Cindy Blodgett (1994-95)
Rachel Bouchard (1987-88)
Jamie Cassidy (1996-97)
Carrie Goodhue (1988-89)
Monica Peterson (2000-01)
Defensive Player of the Year
(Instituted in 2002-03)
Kimberly Corbitt (2002-03, 03-04)
All-Tournament Team
(Instituted in 1989-90)
Cindy Blodgett (1994-95, 95-96, 96-97, 97-98)
Rachel Bouchard (1989-90, 90-91)
Heather Briggs (1990-91, 92-93)
Sandi Carver (1996-97)
Jamie Cassidy (1996-97, 97-98, 98-99, 99-00)
Heather Ernest (2002-03, 03-04)
Tracey Frenette (1989-90, 91-92)
Stephanie Guidi (1992-93, 94-95,
95-96)
Melissa Heon (2003-04)
Stacey Porrini (1995-96)
Amy Vachon (1998-99)
Tournament Most Valuable Player
(Instituted in 1989-90)
Cindy Blodgett (1994-95, 95-96, 96-97, 97-98)
Rachel Bouchard (1989-90, 90-91)
Scholar-Athlete of the Year
(Instituted in 1991-92)
Kim Corbitt (2003-04, 04-05)
Anna James (2000-01)
Heather Ernest (2003-04)
Coach of the Year
(Instituted in 1985-86)
Joanne Palombo-McCallie
(1994-95, 95-96, 96-97, 98-99)
Sharon Versyph (2002-03, 04-05)
2004–05 BLACK BEARS
The 2004–05 season was the last of Sharon Versyp’s five
seasons as Maine’s head coach. The Black Bears posted a
20-10 record, won the America League regular season title,
and earned a berth in the National Invitation Tournament.
Maine’s record during Versyp’s leadership was 98 wins,
51 losses, for a winning percentage of .658. Members of
the 2004-05 squad were, front row, l-r, Assoc. Head Coach
Jody Benner, Ameshia Bryant, Ashley Underwood,
Co-Capts. Kim Corbitt and Melissa Traversi, Kris Younan,
Margaret Elderton, and Asst. Coach Don Adams. Back
row, l-r, Coach Tara Morrison, Vandy Pullen, Lindsey
Hugstad-Vaa, Bracey Barker, Nicole Jay, Abby Schraeder,
Katie Whittier, Monica Peterson, and Coach Sharon
Versyp.
12.26
Women’s Basketball
M.A.I.A.W.
Maine teams participated in the annual post-season tournament sponsored by the Maine Association of
Intercollegiate Athletics for Women beween 1975 and 1984
1975-76
1976-77
TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
1978-79
1980-81
1979-80
1982-83
1983-84
ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS
First Team
Renea Deighton (1976-77)
Emily Ellis (1983-84)
Wendy Farrington (1978-79, 79-80)
Beth Hamilton (1980-81)
Catherine Nason (1981-82, 82-83)
Crystal Pazdziorko (1976-77 )
Second Team
Sharon Baker (1979-80)
Beth Hamilton (1981-82)
Lisa Cormier (1982-83)
Catherine Nason (1980-81)
Barbara Dunham (1980-81)
Crystal Pazdziorko (1979-80)
Julie Treadwell (1981-82)
PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL
WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Cindy Blodgett (Sacramento Monarchs, 1998 – 02)
Jamie Cassidy (Detroit Shock, 2000-01)
1993–94 — AMERICA EAST REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONS
Maine’s 1993–94 team won 20 out of 27 games, including 15 of its last 16. The Black Bears were regular season champions of America East. Coach
Joanne Palombo-McCallie’s squads posted winning records in seven of her eight seasons in Orono with an overall winning percentage of seventy percent
(167-73). Members of the ’93–’94 team were, front row, l-r, Trisha Ripton, Kelly Stubbs, Erin Grealy, Co-Capt. Christina Strong, Seana Dionne, Stacia
Rustad, and Carrie Smith. Back row, l-r, Coach Joanne Palombo-McCallie, Asst. Coach Lamar Boutwell, Catherine Gallant, Stephanie Guidi, Stacey Porrini,
Isabella Bachmanek, Cyndi Buetow, Co-Capt. Rita Sullivan, and Asst. Coaches Kay Abrahamson and Jody Benner.
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REGIONAL / NATIONAL HONORS
NCAA ALL DISTRICT ONE (NEW ENGLAND) ALL-STAR TEAM
Cindy Blodgett (1994-95, 95-96, 96-97, 97-98)
Jamie Cassidy (1988-89)
Rachel Bouchard (1988-89, 89-90, 90-91)
Elizabeth Coffin (1985-86, 86-87, 87-88)
UPI ALL-AMERICAN TEAM
Cindy Blodgett (1995-96, hon. mention)
AP ALL-AMERICAN TEAM
Cindy Blodgett (1995-96, hon. mention;
1990-98 (third team)
GTE ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN TEAM
Cindy Blodgett (1997-98, first team)
Rachel Bouchard (1989-90, second team;
1990-91, first team)
ECAC DIVISION ONE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Jamie Cassidy (1998-99)
ECAC DIVISION ONE ALL-STAR TEAM
Cindy Blodgett (1994-95, second team;
NCAA POST-GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
1995-96, 96-97, 97-98, first team)
Rachel Bouchard (1990-91)
Jamie Cassidy (1998-99, first team)
UNIVERSITY RECORDS
Points
Game: 52 (Cindy Blodgett vs. Towson, 1996-97)
Season: 889 (Cindy Blodgett, 1995-96)
Career: 3,005 (Cindy Blodgett, 1994-98)
Field Goals
Game: 23 (Cindy Blodgett vs. Towson, 1996-97)
Season: 313 (Cindy Blodgett, 1995-96)
Career: 1,055 (Cindy Blodgett, 1994-98)
Rebounds
Game: 29 (Wendy Farrington vs. USM, 1979-80)
Season: 380 (Elizabeth Coffin, 1984-85)
Career: 1,351 (Elizabeth Coffin, 1984-88)
Field Goals Attempted
Game: 32 (Wendy Farrington vs. USM, 1979-80)
(Cindy Blodgett vs. Towson, 1996-97)
Season: 620 (Cindy Blodgett, 1995-96)
Career: 2,181 (Cindy Blodgett, 1994-98)
Assists
Game: 14 (Julia Treadwell vs. New Brunswick, 1983-84)
Season: 234 (Amy Vachon, 1998-99)
Career: 759 (Amy Vachon, 1996-00)
Steals
Game: 10 (Julie Bradstreet vs. Canisius, 1991-92)
Season: 107 (Julie Bradstreet, 1991-92)
Career: 334 (Cindy Blodgett, 1994-98)
Blocked Shots
Game: 7 (Stacey Porrini vs. Delaware, 1995-96)
(Jamie Cassidy vs. Drexel, 1997-98)
Season: 79 (Stacey Porrini, 1995-96)
(Jamie Cassidy, 1999-00)
Career: 231 (Jamie Cassidy, 1996-00)
Free Throws
Game: 19 (Rachel Bouchard vs. Brooklyn, 1988-89)
Season: 213 (Cindy Blodgett, 1995-96)
Career: 676 (Cindy Blodgett, 1994-98)
Free Throws Attempted
Game: 27 (Rachel Bouchard vs. Brookyln, 1988-89)
Season: 287 (Rachel Bouchard, 1989-90)
Career: 936 (Rachel Bouchard, 1987-91)
Field Goal Percentage
Game: 1.000 (Jamie Cassidy, 8/8 vs. Drexel, 1996-97)
Season: .609 (Rachel Bouchard, 1990-91)
Career: .544 (Jamie Cassidy, 1996-00)
Three-Point Field Goals
Game: 6 (Tracy Guerette vs. Vermont, 2000-01)
(Cindy Blodgett vs. Vermont, 1996-97)
(Kristen McCormick vs. Vermont, 1998-99)
(Ashley Underwood vs. S. Brook, 2003-04)
Season: 70 (Kristen McCormick, 1998-99)
Career: 219 (Cindy Blodgett, 1994-98)
Three-Point Field Goals Attempted
Game: 13 (Heather Briggs vs. Vermont, 1992-93)
(Kristen McCormick vs. Vermont, 1998-99)
Season: 187 (Cindy Blodgett, 1996-97)
Career: 620 (Cindy Blodgett, 1994-98)
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage
Game: (Min. 3) 1.000 (4/4, Carrie Goodhue vs.
Cornell, 1990-91)
Season: (Min. 35) .462 (Heather Briggs, 1990-91)
Career: .396 (Kristen McCormick, 1996-2000)
Free Throw Percentage
Game: 1.000 (17/17, Cindy Blodgett vs. Hofstra, 1997-98)
1.000 (13/13, Cindy Blodgett vs. Vermont, 1997-98)
(14/14, Cindy Blodgett vs. Hofsta, 1994-95)
(12/12, Melissa Traversi vs. Binghamton,
(14/14, Cindy Blodgett vs. LSU, 1996-97)
2004-05)
(14/14, Jamie Cassidy vs. Rice, 1999-00)
(11/11, Ashley Underwood vs. NW State,
(14/14, Ashley Underwood vs. Albany, 2006-07)
2006-07)
Season: .925 (Ashley Underwood, 2004-05)
Career: .822 (Cindy Blodgett, 1994-98)
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