Department of Athletics – News

USM renames two Gorham Campus streets

lindsay.tice — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:31:00 +0000

The University Way Ext. has been renamed Albert Bean Jr. Drive in honor of retired Athletic Director Al Bean. A previously unnamed road in front of the Public Safety building has been named Ronald Saindon Drive in honor of Ron Saindon, who retired from USM in 2021 after nearly 30 years with USM Public Safety.

A RINGing endorsement of Peyton Dostie Collins’ hall of fame athletics career

Michael Kmack — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:46:03 +0000

One of the most decorated athletes in the history of both the field hockey and track programs returned to campus to celebrate her induction into the LEC Hall of Fame.

A mutual love of games and ghouls unites Halloween revelers from pre-school to college

Michael Kmack — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:09:57 +0000

The Husky Community Howl-o-Ween Party paired kids with student-athletes at games like cornhole, frisbee golf, and Jenga.

New Husky Hall of Famers value teammates above trophies

Michael Kmack — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:02:34 +0000

This year’s eight additions to the Husky Hall of Fame expand its ranks to a total of 259 members.

New women’s golf team empowers players to unleash their competitive drive

Michael Kmack — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 15:31:34 +0000

Head Coach Brian Bickford is planning for the future of the new women’s golf program by working individually with players to take their skills to the next level.

Fun and fundraising matter more than scorecards at the Husky Golf Classic

Michael Kmack — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:50:58 +0000

The annual tournament generated about $20,000 to support the men’s and women’s golf teams, out of an overall fundraising total of approximately $35,000.

Rookie mistakes morph into happy memories at Tucker White’s hall of fame induction

Michael Kmack — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 18:38:06 +0000

Husky baseball fans cheered for Tucker White upon his induction into the LEC Hall of Fame, just as they did when he was smashing hits on his way to the 2013 ABCA Division III National Player of the Year award.

Coach Flaherty battles down to the final game of a legendary baseball career

Michael Kmack — Thu, 09 May 2024 21:41:23 +0000

When the spring baseball season ends, retirement begins for two-time national championship winning coach Ed Flaherty.

Walkers follow in Paula Hodgdon’s footsteps to raise money for women’s athletics

Michael Kmack — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:37:18 +0000

Morning rain showers dwindled to drizzle in time for participants in the inaugural Paula D. Hodgdon TrailblazHer Walk to complete a 1.5-mile circuit around the USM campus and downtown Gorham.

Hall of Fame induction opens a floodgate of gratitude for Paula Hodgdon

Michael Kmack — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:39:46 +0000

Former players jumped at the chance to congratulate and thank Paula Hodgdon at a reception to celebrate her most recent hall of fame induction.