Women's Basketball at the University of Maine at Fort Kent prides itself on its closely knit teams that have been very successful throughout the last few years. The Lady Bengal’s are affiliated with the Sunrise Conference of the NAIA, which consists of schools from Maine, Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont.

    

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Women's Basketball season ends at National tourney

2008 NAIA Division II National Tournament

Tyson Events Center/Gateway Arena

Sioux City, Iowa March 12

3.12.08

Kansas City, MO – The UMFK women's basketball team season came to a tough close Wednesday at the NAIA II Women's Basketball National Tournament in Sioux City, Iowa vs. #1 College of the Ozarks 110-37 in game number four in first round action at the Tyson Events Center/Gateway Arena.

The Lady Bengals needed to play next to flawless to defeat the #1 seeded Lady Ozarks who were making a record 14th trip to the national stage while the UMFK women were making their third trip in five years.  However, UMFK (17-11) only managed four first half field goals and five free throws while COFO was absolutely on fire as they knocked down 21 of 42 shoots including 9-15 from three point range on their way to an insurmountable 53-16 halftime lead.  In fact, the Lady Ozarks would go onto to tie a single game record for threes (17) and were two points shy of tying the single game record for points (112).  They played like the team with the most experience while the Lady Bengals struggled on both ends but especially offensively where they committed 22 turnovers leading to 33 COFO points.

The Lady Bengals simply could not get going and were further put in a hole when they lost staring point guard Amber Garrison (Oroville, CA) to an ankle injury during Tuesday’s shot around session.  Arcilla Jeffers led UMFK with 16 points making 5-13 shoots but the rest of the team went a frigid 6-55 as the Lady Bengals shot a season low 18% from the floor.  All twelve COFO players scored and six reached double figures led by Janessa DeMuth with 16 as they cruised into the second round with a 32-1 record.  UMFK will have to wait another year to try to return to the national tournament and will be able to build upon yet another successful season which ended where so many teams dream of reaching.

Lady Bengals to face Ozarks

3.6.08

Kansas City, MO – The UMFK Lady Bengals were rewarded for their third trip to the NAIA II Women’s Basketball Tournament in the last five years with a first round game vs. #1 overall seed College of the Ozarks Wednesday as the bracket for this years NAIA Women’s Division II tourney was released by the association. 

The Midlands Conference Champion College of the Ozarks (MO) was the number one seed in the last regular season polls and are currently 31-1 after winning the MCCC championship.  Of the 32 teams in this years’ field, the Ozarks have the most appearances with 13 and an overall National Tourney record of 16-13.  However, they have never one a national championship.  Little consolation for UMFK as the Lady Bengals (17-10), the Sunrise Conference Champions, have been two times in school history (2005 & 2006) dropping both first round games to #1 overall Cedarville (Ohio), who didn’t reach the tourney this year. 

LADY BENGALS 2008 SUNRISE CHAMPIONS!

#2 UMFK advances to NAIA II Nationals

2.24.08

South Portland, ME - The #2 UMFK women's basketball team captured a thrilling 63-60 win over #1 SUNY Canton to earn a trip to their third NAIA II National Tournament trip in the last five years.  Freshmen guard Alisa Licata (Yucca Valley, CA) drilled a three pointer in front of the UMFK bench with 15 seconds left and sophomore forward Arcilla Jeffers played the game of her life scoring a career-high 40 points to lead the UMFK program back to Sioux City, Iowa where they competed in 2004 and 2006. 

UMFK (18-10 / 12-2 SC) effectively contained the top seeded Canton inside outside duo of point guard Lauren Ploof (10 points four assists) and forward Shannon LaFave (7-24 from the floor 17 points) while Jeffers picked a great moment to score her career best.  The Lady Bengals used constant zone and man full court pressure on Ploof and rattled Lavave with solid interrior gang defense and ½ zone looks.  UMFK avenged two regular season losses to the top ranked Roos when Licata (13 points game-high eight assists) calmly took a pass from fellow frosh Amber Garrison (Oroville, CA) and knocked down the biggest shot of her life without hesitation.  Jeffers was 16-24 from the floor and hit 8 of 11 free throws as she but the scoring load on her back and helped carry UMFK back to the finals where she was two seasons ago.  Frontcourt mate Ashley Ames (Dexter, ME) complimented Jeffers well scoring 15 points to go with eight boards and three blocks. 

Lady Bengals get revenge

2.23.08

South Portland, ME – UMFK women’s basketball defeated # 3 CSJ in a rematch of the 2007 SC Final to advance to this year’s final 68-58 Saturday in a SC semifinal at SMCC in South Portland, ME.  Jeffers had 17 points, Ames 14 and 12 boards and Shir Fuchs (Israel) 14 points for UMFK who got up early and controlled play for much of the contest.  Leah Ribera (Yucca Valley, CA) scored 10 points off the Lady Bengal bench while Irene Tompkins had 13 points and 11 boards while Michelle Thompson had 13 and Vicki Guetti grabbed 13 boards.

SC Final Four Banquet

2.22.08

South Portland, ME – The Sunrise Conference held their annual Final Four Men’s and Women’s Basketball Banquet prior to the Final Four Friday evening at Governor’s in South Portland, ME.  UMFK took home multiple team and individual honors on the evening.  On the women’s side, Arcilla Jeffers was named to the All-Sunrise 1st Team (five members) while Ashley Ames made the 2nd team.

SC Women

Coaches of the Year:  Missy West & Bruce Tallon (CANTON)

Player of the Year: Irene Tompkins (CSJ)

Rookie of the Year:  Eliza Wakefield (VTC)

Team Sportsmanship:  VTC

 

1st Team:

Tompkins & Michelle Thompson (CSJ), Sara Wells (UMM) Ploof (CANTON) & Jeffers (UMFK)

2nd team:

Ames (UMFK), Wakefield (VTC), LaFave (CANTON), Shatia Roberts (FISHER) & Victoria Guetti (CSJ)

Roos tame Lady Bengals, secure #1

02.16.08

Canton, NY – Lauren Ploof scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead SUNY Canton over UMFK 59-55 to secure the #1 seed in the Sunrise Conference Final Four tournament in women’s basketball at Clarkson University Saturday.  Ashley Ames (Dexter, ME) led UMFK with 16 points while Arcilla Jeffers (St. Kitts) added 13.  Shir Fuchs (Israel) added 11 for UMFK (15-10) who suffered their only two conference losses (9-2) at the hands of the Roos on the year.

Lady Bengals prepare for showdown for #1

Jeffers named PLOTW

02.13.08

Canton, NY - Arcilla Jeffers was named Player of the Week by the SC for the second time this season Tuesday as UMFK prepares for a showdown at current #1 SUNY Canton Saturday evening.  Jeffers was given the award for the second time this season for her efforts in a 3-0 week for the Lady Bengals.  UMFK has moved into sole possesion of #2 and will now set their sights on one heading to up-state New York to take on the SUNY Canton Roos in a game played at Clarkson University.

Lady Bengals grasp second seed

02.10.08

Fort Kent, ME – The UMFK women’s basketball won their six straight with a 68-58 win over the College of Saint Joseph in Sunrise Conference action Sunday in Fort Kent, Maine.  The Lady Bengals were led by junior center Ashley Ames (Dexter, ME) who had a game-high score of 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 blocks.  Other leaders for the Lady Bengals included freshman Shir Fuchs (Herzeliya, Israel) who plugged in 16 points, Arcilla Jeffers (St. Kitts 11 points and 11 rebounds), Alisa Licata (Yucca Valley, CA) who contributed 6 points and a game-high 11 assists and fellow Yucca Valley high teammate Leah Ribera who rounded out double figures for the Lady Bengals with 10 points.  Lady Fighting Saints’ standouts included an excellent double-double performance from Irene Tompkins (Schenectady, NY) with 13 points, 15 rebounds, Victoria Guetti (Rutland, VT) who contributed 15 points, eight rebounds, and five blocks and Michelle Thompson’s (Plymouth, NH) who added 11 points. 

The contest went back forth for much of the day with UMFK finally shaking off the Fighting Saints late in the second half behind the play making of Licata and interior play led by Ames and Jeffers.  CSJ standout Tara Pleasure was held scoreless and had zero assist and four fowls in a frustration day for her.  The Lady Bengals now move to 15-9 and 9-1 Sunrise Conference while CSJ drops to12-10 and 6-3 SC.  UMFK moves to a pair of pivotal games in New York against SUNY-Canton and Paul Smith’s College on the 16th and 17th.  SUNY Canton is currently #1 in SC play.

Lady Bengals Win Five Straight

2.09.08

Fort Kent, ME –The UMFK women’s basketball team ran their win streak to five with a 75-39 win over visiting Vermont Technical College Saturday afternoon in Fort Kent, Maine.  The Lady Bengal placed four players in double figures, headed by freshman Shir Fuchs’ (Herzeliya, Israel) 22 points, Arcilla Jeffers’ (St. Kitts, SKB) 15 points and 7 rebounds, Alisa Licata’s (Yucca Valley, CA) 13 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and Leah Ribera’s (Yucca Valley, CA) 10 points.  Double-Digit scorers for VTC were Eliza Wakefield (Danville, VT) with 10 points, seven rebounds, and one block and Stacy Corey (West Rutland, VT) who contributed 10 points.  UMFK improves to 14-9 overall (8-1 Sunrise Conference) while the Lady Green Knights fall to 5-8 overall (2-6 SC).  UMFK plays their last home game of the season Sunday February 10th at noon against College of St. Joseph (VT).

Lady Bengals hold off UMM

2.6.08

Fort Kent, ME – Arcilla Jeffers (St. Kitts) had game-highs of 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead four players in double figure scoring as UMFK withstood a second half UMaine Machias rally to win 74-61 Wednesday night in Sunrise Conference women’s basketball  in Fort Kent, Maine.  UMFK got up 45-29 but UMM (9-12 / 2-6 SC) crawled back into the game behind the play of Katy Constant who had a team-high 16 points (3-6 3PT).  Senior Sara Wells added 12 points and 10 boards while Jennie Hare and Angela Moody had 10 points a piece.  However, the Lady Clippers had 39 turnovers which led to 29 UMFK points.  Ashley Ames (Dexter, ME) was solid for UMFK with 17 points while freshmen guards Shir Fuchs (Israel) and Leah Ribera (Yucca Valley, CA) added 12 points each.  Alisa Licata (Yucca Valley, CA) had a game-high six helpers for the Lady Bengals who improved to 7-1 in conference play with the win and 13-9 overall. 

Licata named top rookie of the week,

Lady Bengals roll by Fisher

2.3.08

Boston, MA – Ashley Ames (Jr., Center Dexter, ME) continued her dominance in SC play with 20 points, 14 rebounds, eight blocks and five assists as she led UMFK past Fisher College 85-47 in Sunrise Conference women’s basketball Sunday at Madison Park Community Center in Boston, MA.  UMFK (12-9 / 6-1 SC) got up 11 at halftime and then outscored the Lady Falcons 49-22 in the second.  Freshmen guard Alisa Licata (Yucca Valley, CA), who was named Sunrise Rookie of the Week Tuesday by the league, had 15 points and a game-high nine assists while backcourt classmate Shir Fuchs (Israel) had 17 points.  Arcilla Jeffers (St. Kitts) and Leah Ribera (Yucca Valley, CA) also both reached double figures with 14 and 11 respectively.  Tiffany Beckman led Fisher (6-16 / 3-5 SC) with 21 points.

Licata Rookie of the Week

Women's Basketball defeats UMPI, takes season series

1.31.08

Presque Isle, ME - The UMFK women's basketball team defeated county rival UMPI 65-45 Wednesday night giving them the season series 2 games to 1. The Lady Bengals broke open a tight game at halftime (26-23 UMFK) to win going away.  Junior center Ashley Ames (Dexter, ME) was dominant on both sides of the floor as she had game-highs of 22 points, 12 rebounds and eight blocked shots.  Front court teammate Arcilla Jeffers (So., St. Kitts) added 14 points and rookie guard Amber Garrison (Oroville, CA) had 12 points for UMFK who improved to 11-9 with the victory and more importantly took season series over the country neighbors 2-1.  Erica Davis led UMPI (5-8) with 19 points and a game-high 10 steals.

Fuchs Named Rookie of the Week

1.29.08

Canton, NY - The Lady Bengals (5-1 SC / 10-9 overall) fall to #2 in this weeks weekly standings as Sunrise Conference play has hit the midway point.

Sunrise ROTW (Rookie of the Week) 

Shir Fuchs (Fr. Guard, Israel) has been named the ROTW by the conference as she hit double figures in all three games as UMFK went 2-1 on the week.  The Lady Bengals will visit #4 Fisher on Sunday at high noon.

SC POTW

Lady Bengals cruise over Lady Bobcats

1.27.08

Fort Kent – The University of Maine at Fort Kent Lady Bengals were out in full force against the visiting Paul Smith’s College Lady Bobcats as they won going away, 83-20.  Leading the charge for UMFK were Shir Fuchs (Herzeliya, Israel) and Arcilla Jeffers (St. Kitts, SKB) who shared the game-high point leader role with 15 points each.  Ashley Ames (Dexter, ME) had double-figured scoring as well with 12 and added three blocks- continuing her Sunrise Conference dominance as the premier shot blocker in all of NAIA II.  The Lady Bengals held PSC to just seven points in the second half of the contest and out rebounded PSC 38-24.  Point leader for the Lady Bobcats was Jenny Stetson (Brownville, ME) with 10.  The Lady Bengals go above .500 with an overall record of 10-9 (5-1 SC) while PSC falls to 0-12 overall and 0-3 SC. 

First Time Visitors SUNY-Canton Upset UMFK

1.26.08

Fort Kent, ME – The SUNY-Canton Lady Kangaroos of New York visited the University of Maine at Fort Kent Lady Bengals Saturday afternoon; their first since joining the NAIA Sunrise Conference this past year.  Both top seed SC teams faced off with the tables turning in favor of the Lady Kangaroos during the second half, 69-63.  UMFK was able to hold the lead until the second half when top scorer for SUNY-Canton, Shannon LaFave (Ogdensburg, NY) added to her 13 points at the half to 22 total points- earning a double-double with 12 rebounds.  Lauren Ploof (Hammond, NY), Megan Davis (Hammond, NY), and Kristi Ferrell (Ogdensburg, NY) all contributed double figures in scoring with 16, 13, and 10 points respectively.  UMFK’s own sophomore standout Arcilla Jeffers (St. Kitts, SKB) earned herself a double-double as well; with 14 points and 12 rebounds.  Two other Lady Bengal players shared team high point leader on the day with Jeffers including Ashley Ames (Dexter, ME)- who continued her defensive SC reign with four blocks -and freshmen Shir Fuchs (Herzeliya, Israel).  SUNY-Canton improves their standing of first in the SC with a conference record of 4-0 and 4-6 overall while UMFK falls to 4-1 SC and 9-9 overall.  The Lady Bengals next contest is home on Sunday against Paul Smith’s College at noon.

Lady Bengals cruise past UMM

1.23.08

Machias, ME – UMFK raced out to a 44-9 halftime lead and cruised past UMaine Machias 74-40 to remain undefeated in Sunrise play at 4-0.  The Lady Bengals (9-8 overall) applied full court pressure and knocked down 6-14 three balls to get the convincing road win.  Frosh Amber Garrison (Oroville, CA) led the UMFK charge turning in one of her finest all-around performances of the season with 10 points, 6 assists, six boards and five steals.  Freshmen backcourt mate Shir Fuchs (Israel) led UMFK in scoring with 16 points while Ashley Ames (Dexter, ME) had 14 points and seven rebounds.  Sara Wells led UMM (7-9 / 0-4 SC) with 12 points and seven rebounds but UMM could never put together any effective runs as the UMFK youth movement and solid frontcourt play of vets Arcilla Jeffers (St. Kitts) and Ames were too much to overcome.  The Lady Bengals have won three straight games and four of their last five.

UMFK pulls away from VTC

1.20.08

Randolph, VT – Freshmen Leah Ribera (Yucca Valley, CA) scored eight straight points to break a 23-23 first half deadlock and UMFK pulled away in the second for a 68-39 road SC win over Vermont Tech.  Ribera finished with 17 points while Ashley Ames (Dexter, ME) led the Lady Bengals with 18 points, 10 boards and seven blocks.  Ribera and her fellow freshmen guards continue to mature nicely for UMFK who remained unbeated in league play at 4-0 with the win.  Shir Fuchs (Israel) scored 14 points and had five steals while Alisa Licata dished out a game-high six dimes.  UMFK outscored VTC (2-10 / 1-1 SC) 37-16 in the second half.  VTC was led by Sara Leland with 11 points.

Lady Bengals get revenge

1.19.08

Rutland, VT – UMFK beat the home College of Saint Joseph 79-73 to avenge an early season non-conf loss and more importantly a season ending SC Championship loss a season ago Saturday in Rutland, VT.  UMFK improved to 3-0 in SC play (8-9 overall) as Ashley Ames scored 20 points and grabbed seven boards.  Freshmen Leah Ribera (Yucca Valley, CA) continued her torrid rookie start with 19 points behind the strength of four three pointers.  Backcourt mate and high school teammate Alisa Licata (Yucca Valley, CA) added 13 points and 7 dimes, Shir Fuchs (Isreal) had 11 points and power forward Arcilla Jeffers had 10 points and 12 boards as UMFK placed five players in double figures.  Michelle Thompson scored a game-high 27 points for CSJ and Tara Pleasue had 19.  Irene Thompkins added 15 points and 14 boards but starting center Vicki Guetti was held scoreless as UMFK turned in an impressive all around effort in remaining undefeated in SC play while the Saints fall to 1-1.

 

Husson gets by upstart Bengals

1.16.08

Bangor, ME – Husson College was able to answer multiple second half UMFK runs to record a 79-72 non-conference win in Newman Gymnasium Wednesday in Bangor, ME.  The Eagles (7-9) were led by skilled small forward Jenny Rollins with 19 points as the smaller Husson squad was able to use an array of shot fakes and perimeter moves to outlast UMFK.  UMFK (7-9) was led by Ashley Ames (Dexter, ME) 20 points, 12 boards and five blocks and Arcilla Jeffers (St. Kitts) who punished the smaller Eagles with 16 points and 14 boards.  Freshmen west coast sharpshooter Leah Ribera (Yucca Valley, CA) knocked down four triples on her way to 16 points as UMFK gave NCAA III Husson every thing they could handle.  Shir Fuchs (Isreal) added 14 points but had 10 of UMFK’s 27 turnovers that ultimately were to hard to overcome.

Lady Bengals pick up SC opener

1.12.08

 Fort Kent, ME – Ashley Ames (Dexter, ME) recorded a triple double with 25pts, 16 rebounds and 10 blocked shots as UMFK (6-7 / 1-0 SC) opened Sunrise Conference play with an 87-42 win Saturday afternoon in Fort Kent.  Frosh Shir Fuchs (Isreal) added 19 points and Tara Waltz (Whitefield, ME) had a career best 16 points.  Tara Beckman led Fisher (0-10 / 0-1 SC) with 20 points.

Highlanders handle UMFK

1.9.08

 Houghton, NY – Lisa French scored a game-high 17 points to lead Houghton College over UMFK 64-45 in a non-league game in Houghton, New York.  UMFK made a second half push behind full court pressure and 12 points from Arcilla Jeffers (St. Kitts) and nine from Ashley Ames (Dexter, ME) but couldn’t battle back from a 17 point first half deficit.  The Lady Bengals’ freshmen guards struggled from the floor shooting and taking care of the ball but UMFK turned in a solid second half and will now look to open conference play at home Saturday vs. Fisher College with many positives.

Daemen races past Lady Bengals

1.8.08

Amherst, NY – UMFK opened second semester play with a sound drubbing at the hands of NAIA II Top 30 (Received 15 votes in last poll) Daemen 97-51.  The host Wildcats (12-5) built a 50-24 halftime lead and never looked back behind 21 points from Sarah Bogardens and 19 from Mary Kay Wilson, both forwards who were able to beat UMFK (6-8) in transition and in the half court with solid interior takes.  Ashley Ames (Dexter, ME) held her own on the offensive end scoring a team best 18 while front court mate Arcilla Jeffers (St. Kitts) added 13.  New addition Leah Ribera (Yucca Valley, CA) began her college career by knocking down three triples for nine points.

Women's Basketball drops out of UMPI Tourney

12.15.07

Presque Isle, ME - UMaine Augusta men's & women's basketball teams dropped out of this past weekend's scheduled UMPI Star City men's & women's basketball tourney late Friday prompting UMFK to do the same Saturday afternoon as both schools cited travel issues due to the Nor'easter rolling through Maine.  Following UMA's cancellation, the Lady Bengals were left with only one re-scheduled game vs. Saint Joesph's College (ME) on Sunday and the threat of 15-20 inches of snow forced UMFK out.  The women's team will now be on final exam and semester break and will not return to action until January 8th when they travel to Daemen and Houghton College in up-state New York for men's & women's double headers January 8th & 10th.  The next UMFK home games will be the Sunrise Conference opener, January 12th vs. Fisher College (MA) at 1&3pm.

Ames leads UMFK over York

12.9.07

 Fort Kent, ME – Junior center Ashley Ames (Dexter, ME) scored 18 points, grabbed 11 boards and had seven blocks to lead UMFK over York College 70-56 in the final game of the 2007 Bengal Holiday Classic in Fort Kent, Maine Sunday.  UMFK used a 14-0 run to open the second half and then held off a late York College rally to go 1-1 in the classic.  Freshmen guard Alisa Licata (Yucca Valley, CA) added 14 points including 4-7 from behind the arc and fellow freshmen backcourt mates Shir Fuchs (Herzeliya, Israel) and Amber Garrison (Oroville, CA) were also impressive as Fuchs had eight points and a career high 11 assists while Garrison tallied six points, five assists and three steals.  York made a spirited run in the second half behind the play of Ishonda McFarland who scored 7 of her 10 points in the second.  Delores Maeweather and Maimouna Dabo led NCAA III York with 16 points a piece.  The Lady Bengal’s 14-0 run to begin the second half proved to tough to overcome for York (2-6).  Arcilla Jeffers (St. Kitts) played solid inside getting eight points and eight rebounds and Senior small forward Hannah Pelletier (Belgrade) added nine points for UMFK.

UMPI gets big win over rival Lady Bengals

12.7.07 

Fort Kent, ME – Erica Davis scored had game-highs of 19 points and 15 rebounds as the University of Maine at Presque Isle defeated the University of Maine at Fort Kent 52-39 in game three of the 2007 Bengal Holiday Classic in Fort Kent, Maine.  UMPI out-rebounded UMFK 47-31 and held the Lady Bengals to 25% shooting on the night (15-61).  Ashley Brooker added 11 points and Megan Korhonen had 10 points and a game-high 11 assists.  Anna Lenentine added 10 points and 12 rebounds for the Owls who improved to 2-4 with the win.  UMFK (4-5) was led by Arcilla Jeffers (St. Kitts) who had 10 points and seven rebounds and Ashley Ames (Dexter, ME) who contributed eight points and five blocks.

Lady Bengals drop two at MMA Classic

12.2.07

Castine, ME - UMFK lost to host MMA 71-53 this past Sunday as they went 0-2 at the Maine Maritime Classic over the weekend.  On Saturday, UMFK lost a tough overtime game to Wentworth Inst. Tech 61-59.  Sunday, Junior Center Ashley Ames (Dexter, ME) scored 14 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and blocked seven shots while Freshmen guard Shir Fuchs (Herzeliya, Isreal) had 13 points and Arcilla Jeffers (St. Kitts) scored 11 points to go along with seven boards.  On Saturday, UMFK lost an 11 point halftime lead losing to WIT in overtime.  Freshmen Alisa Licata (Yucca Valley, CA) and Jeffers scored 16 points each and Ames added 12.

Lady Bengals defeat rival UMPI

11.28.07

Fort Kent, ME – The UMaine Fort Kent women’s basketball took round one of a three game series verse county foe UMaine Presque Isle 47-33 Wednesday night in Fort Kent.  Hanna Pelletier (Belgrade, ME) led UMFK with 14 points, six rebounds and three steals and Arcilla Jeffers (St. Kitts) had her best game of the young season with 11 points, 13 rebounds and five block shots.  UMFK (4-2) used early full court pressure to build a double digit lead and went into halftime up 23-12 on a night in which neither team shot the ball well from the field.  UMFK was 17-62 (27%) and UMPI was just under 20% at 12-63.  However, UMPI (0-3) cut the UMFK lead to two occasions in the final four minutes but couldn’t get any closer as Pelletier hit two big shots.  Junior center Ashley Ames (Dexter, ME) added six points, five boards and six blocks as the combination of Jeffers, Ames and frosh. Catherine Melton (Kenduskeag, ME) combined to block 12 total UMPI shots and the Lady Bengals forced 24 turnovers.  UMPI was led by Erica Davis with nine points, 11 rebounds and a game-high six steals while Anna Lenentine had four points and a game best 16 rebounds.

Lady Bengals salvage win at Terrier Tip-Off

11.18.07

Waterville, ME – Freshmen Shir Fuchs (Herzeliya, Israel) scored a game and career best 16 points and transfer Hanna Pelletier (Belgrade, ME) added 13 points as UMFK earned a split at the Thomas College Terrier Tip-Off beating U-Maine Machias 62-48.  Arcilla Jeffers (St. Kitts) added nine points and 11 rebounds for the 3-2 Lady Bengals who out rebounded UMM 55-30.  Angela Moody led UMM with 15 points while Felicia Herring chipped in with 12. 

Thomas College beat CSJ-VT 73-69 to take the championship.  UMFK senior forward Hanna Pelletier was named to the All-Tournament Team.

CSJ-VT downs Lady Bengals

11.17.07

Waterville, ME – The College of Saint Joseph defeated UMFK 61-52 in the nightcap of the Thomas College Terrier Tip-Off.  The Fighting Saints, who defeated UMFK in last years’ Sunrise Conference Championship game, kept the Lady Bengals at bay behind the experienced play of Irene Tompkins (11 points 19 rebounds) and Michelle Thompson’s game high 14 points.  CSJ-VT out rebounded UMFK 42-35 and held the Lady Bengals to 36% shooting including a 0 for 10 effort from behind the arch.  Hannah Pelletier (Belgrade, ME) led UMFK with 11 points, nine rebounds and seven steals while Ashley Ames (Dexter, ME) and Amber Garrison (Oroville, CA) added 11 points each.

Lady Bengals balance too much for Hesser

11.11.07

Fort Kent, ME – UMFK placed four players in double figure scoring and three others had at least eight as the Lady Bengals defeated Hesser College 97-46 in final day action at the 2007 UMFK Bengal Tip-Off Classic.  Freshmen Amber Garrison (Oroville, CA) led UMFK with 15 points and seven assists while Arcilla Jefferes (St. Kitts) had 14 points and Shir Fuchs (Herzeliya, Israel) 13 to give UMFK a balanced attack.  Kayla Corey (Lubec, ME) had nine points, Genice Bassue (St. Kitts) eight and Alisa Licata (Yucca Valley, CA) had eight points and five assists as the Lady Bengals improved to 3-1 on the year.  Hesser droped to 2-2 with the loss.

UMFK Women Win Tip-off Opener

11.9.07

Fort Kent – The Lady Bengals had a run-away victory against the UMA Lady Moose, 104-13.  UMFK successfully contained the shorthanded UMA roster; having all the advantages in the Bengal Tip-Off Tournament opener.  UMFK had six players in double-digit scoring with top billing going to Amber Garrison’s (Oroville, CA) 17 points- followed by Alisa Licata (Yucca Valley, CA) and Brittany Paul (Indian Island, ME) who both contributed 14 points.  Ashley Ames (Dexter, ME) had a great game for UMFK as well with 10 points, 9 rebounds, and five blocks and freshmen forward Tara Waltz (Whitefield, ME) added 11 points and seven boards.  Freshmen guard Shir Fuchs (Herzeliya, Israel) also reached double figures with 10 points.  The Lady Bengals advance to 1-1 on the season with their next match-up coming against Hesser College on Sunday at 10am.

Lady Bengals drop home opener

10.21.07

Fort Kent, ME – Erin Bohan scored 21 points and had five assists to lead the University of Kings College past UMaine Fort Kent Sunday at Fort Kent 61-51 in women’s college basketball action.  The Lady Blue Devils used a strong second half and answered multiple UMFK runs to pull away for the win.  The Lady Bengals begin this season with many new faces and were unable to overcome 35 turnovers and 37% second half shooting (11-30).  Annie Kingston added 11 points for UKC and Lia Milito had a team-high seven rebounds.  For UMFK, Ashley Ames scored 15 points and grabbed a game best eight boards but turned the ball over seven times which became the story of the game.  Freshmen Alisa Licata had seven points and a team best five assists for UMFK who drops to 0-1.