Kaya Backman News Today

The women's cross country and track team member will be the conference's nominee for NCAA Woman of the Year. Also, Kaya Backman is remaining with the Beavers' women's lacrosse program, but in a new role.

Madison Hollis goes 2 for 5, doubles and drives in three runs while also earning the pitching win for the Bobcats.

Hopkins is the conference's Rookie of the Week award again; Bates' Madison Hollis named NESCAC Pitcher of the Week; Maine Maritime pulls away from UMF women's lacrosse in second half.

Emily Strachan scores team-high 13 points and Jade Smedberg plays a key role in decisive fourth-quarter run; UMF's Terion Moss receives more honors; Bates' Nathan Berry has program-best finish at NCAA championships.

Bates College senior and Edward Little alumnus finish one spot short of earning All-America honor in 3,000-meter run; UMF women lacrosse drops close game, and Bates men fall to Trinity; UMF baseball and softball open season with mixed results.

Former Edward Little standout won three events at the conference championships. Also: CMCC baseball falls in conference title game, UMaine wins again and UMF lacrosse players garner honors.

Illiano scores five goals in the Beavers' 21-1 win over Northern Vermont-Lyndon. Also: The UMF softball team sweeps UMPI, the UMaine baseball wins again and Wesleyan takes two from Bates.

The Bobcats jump out to a big lead and hold on for a close win; UMaine-Farmington women also win; CMCC softball rallies to complete sweep; UMaine-Farmington baseball splits with Thomas.

The Gladiators 16U and 14U teams both got off to unbeatens starts in Michigan. Also, lots of area college action Saturday.

The Mustangs shot poorly but play stout defense to advance to the semifinals. In women's lacrosse, UMaine-Farmington couldn't keep up with Southern Maine.