https://www.umamoose.com en-us https://www.umamoose.com/general/10_Student-Athletes_graduate_from_the_University_of_Maine_at_Augusta AUGUSTA - The 49th University of Maine at Augusta commencement was held on Saturday, May 14th, celebrating 400 hundred students receiving their respective degrees. In the graduating class, there were 9 student-athletes that received their degrees at the Civic Center before their friends, family, and faculty. Wed, 17 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.umamoose.com/general/10_Student-Athletes_graduate_from_the_University_of_Maine_at_Augusta https://www.umamoose.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170221li8odj SOUTH PORTLAND— The Yankee Small College Conference hosted their annual awards banquet Friday afternoon where it was announced that Dustin Simpson-Bragg was named to the YSCC second team. Tue, 21 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.umamoose.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170221li8odj https://www.umamoose.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170214jstv5b UNITY, ME – The UMA men’s basketball team took advantage of a break in the snow over the weekend to travel to Unity to face the Rams in the last game of the regular season. Tue, 14 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.umamoose.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170214jstv5b https://www.umamoose.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170210nv5rhh AUGUSTA, ME – After a change in date due to snowy conditions on Tuesday, the UMA men’s basketball team faced NHTI (11-2, YSCC) in an important conference matchup Wednesday night. UMA hosted their Senior Night and started the evening by honoring senior Nick Bragg for his commitment to UMA basketball as well as for his achievements in the classroom. Fri, 10 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.umamoose.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170210nv5rhh https://www.umamoose.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170203ixruw0 MACHIAS, MAINE – The UMA men’s basketball team traveled to Machias to face the defending Yankee Small Conference Champions on Thursday night. Fri, 03 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.umamoose.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170203ixruw0 https://www.umamoose.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170127nb88mz Dustin Simpson-Bragg was named YSCC Player of the Week. In two games this week, Simpson-Bragg averaged 38 points per game and was 9-13 from three-point land. Fri, 27 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.umamoose.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170127nb88mz https://www.umamoose.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170125omsgwf UNITY, ME—The UMA men’s basketball team traveled to Unity to host a 5-3 YSCC opponent College of St. Joseph Sunday afternoon. Sun, 22 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.umamoose.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170125omsgwf https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/Moose_Add_Lawrence_Grads Dominique Lewis, a 2016 graduate from Lawrence High School joins the Moose for second half of the 2016-2017 season. In high school, Lewis was a tri-sport athlete excelling in basketball, field hockey, and softball. Tue, 17 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/Moose_Add_Lawrence_Grads https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/Moose_top_Rams AUGUSTA, ME—Thursday, December 8th marked the last home game of the fall semester for the UMA men’s basketball team. The Augusta Civic Center was buzzing with anticipation for a big conference match up between UMA and the Unity College Rams. Fri, 09 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/Moose_top_Rams https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/Moose_Defeated_by_Norwich_Cadets-_97-63 NORTHFIELD, VT -- The UMA Men's Basketball team traveled to Vermont to participate in the Ed Hockenbury Classic hosted by Norwich University. The Moose opened the tournament against the Cadets with a steal followed by a dunk from Dustin Simpson-Bragg. Sat, 03 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/Moose_Defeated_by_Norwich_Cadets-_97-63 https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/UMA_falls_to_Dean_College-_71-109 UNITY, ME -- The UMA men’s basketball team faced off against the Dean College Bulldogs in Unity, ME on Thursday, December 1st. This matchup was the second of four straight NCAA Division III competitions for the Moose this seasons. Thu, 01 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/UMA_falls_to_Dean_College-_71-109 https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/Dustin_Simpson-Bragg_had_a_career_high_43_points_in_loss_to_Pine_Manor_College AUGUSTA, ME— The Moose faced off against Pine Manor College of Newton, Massachusetts at the Augusta Civic Center last night. The Moose set the tone in the first half, with Noah Thompson, Dustin Simpson-Bragg, and Jordan Holmes combining for 36 points and 9 rebounds. Wed, 30 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/Dustin_Simpson-Bragg_had_a_career_high_43_points_in_loss_to_Pine_Manor_College https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/Seawolves_edge_out_Moose_77-74 AUGUSTA, ME—The UMA Men’s basketball team took on 8-1 Southern Maine Community College for the first time this season at the Augusta Civic Center. The Seawolves opened the game with a 6-0 run until Jordan Holmes drained his first 3 of the night leading to a back and forth throughout the first half of play. Wed, 23 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/Seawolves_edge_out_Moose_77-74 https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/Moose_fall_short_to_Lynx CONCORD, NH—The Moose tipped off against YSCC Conference opponent NHTI on Sunday, November 20th for the Championship game of the NHTI Hogan Camps Thanksgiving Tournament. A strong first half showing from Dustin Simpson-Bragg and Jordon Holmes were not enough to fend off the Lynx who outscored the Moose 61-43 in the first half. Mon, 21 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/Moose_fall_short_to_Lynx https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/West_Nets_Seven_Three-s AUGUSTA, ME— The Moose were back in conference action last night to take on the University of Maine at Machias Clippers. The Moose set the tone in the first half, with co-captain Dustin West lighting up from beyond the arc. West connected for 5 three’s in the first half, contributing 20 points. Wed, 16 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/West_Nets_Seven_Three-s https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/Moose_come_up_short_against_Mustangs AUGUSTA, ME—The UMA men’s basketball team took on Central Maine Community College in their home opener at the Augusta Civic Center. Sharp shooting from CMCC allowed them to take on the early lead against the Moose. Tue, 15 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/Moose_come_up_short_against_Mustangs https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/Moose_Sail_Past_Herons PORTSMOUTH, NH-- The UMA men’s basketball team traveled to Portsmouth, NH on Tuesday to take on the Great Bay Community College Herons. This matchup between the two Yankee Small College Conference teams promised to be electrifying as both teams have similar styles of play; capitalizing on speed and athleticism. Tue, 08 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/Moose_Sail_Past_Herons https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/Moose_fall_against_Knights AUBURN, ME-- The UMA men’s basketball team began their regular season against the Vermont Tech Knights in Auburn, ME on Saturday, November 5th. The Moose were on fire right out of the gate; going on a 10-0 run to start the game. Mon, 07 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/Moose_fall_against_Knights https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/Two_Student-Athletes_Recognized_as_Rising_Scholars AUGUSTA, ME--Nick Bragg and Caitlin LaFountain were recognized on Friday, September 16th as Rising Scholars at UMA’s Convocation for both academic achievement and promise. Fri, 16 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/Two_Student-Athletes_Recognized_as_Rising_Scholars https://www.umamoose.com/general/4_Moose_named_USCAA_Academic_All-Americans The USCAA accepts nominations for its National All-Academic Team for each sport offered by a member institution. https://www.umamoose.com/general/4_Moose_named_USCAA_Academic_All-Americans https://www.umamoose.com/general/Plummer_and_Simpson-Bragg_named_to_All-Americans_Teams The USCAA offers coaches the opportunity to vote on nominations for USCAA All-Americans every season and this year Jamie Plummer and Dustin Simpson-Bragg were both selected. https://www.umamoose.com/general/Plummer_and_Simpson-Bragg_named_to_All-Americans_Teams https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/Men-s_NHTI_Holiday_Inn_New_Year-s_Classic CONCORD, NH –The UMA men’s basketball team traveled to the NHTI Holiday Inn New Year's Classic where they faced off against Berkley NYC to open tournament weekend.  https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/Men-s_NHTI_Holiday_Inn_New_Year-s_Classic https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/Moose_Prevail_Against_Wyverns CONCORD, NH—In the first out of conference match-up for the Moose, the team traveled to NHTI for the Hogan Camps Thanksgiving Tournament where they matched up against Quinsigamond Community College. The Moose were sparked by early scoring from Dustin Simpson-Bragg who dropped in 10 of his 24 points in the first half. https://www.umamoose.com/information/General_news/Moose_Prevail_Against_Wyverns