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1997-98 Women's Basketball Media Guide, Maine Sports Information Office

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine women’s basketball team has it all: Experience, speed, smarts, scoring power, solid defense and fan support. The Black Bears will look to put the pieces together as they navigate a challenging schedule and work towards regular and post season championships. Building on an impressive history of success, Maine should continue to be among the national leaders in several categories with an eye on breaking into the Top 25.

The Black Bears are already considered one of the top academic teams in the country. Maine was ranked seventh in the nation by the Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Association …

1997-1998 Swimming And Diving Media Guide, Maine Sports Information Department

General University of Maine Publications

Coach Jeff Wren begins his eighth season as the coach of both the men’s and women’s swimming teams. The veteran coach is very optimistic about the quality and depth of this year’s team. He will once again be assisted by diving coach Lance Graham and second-year assistant Chrissy Doherty.

University Of Maine Softball Media Guide, 1997, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine softball team will be looking to rebound from a 17-23-1 season of a year ago. The Black Bears are poised to make a run at the conference title this season and improve on its fifth place finish last year (7-7). UMaine advanced into the league tournament as the fifth seed in 1996 falling to Vermont, 5-4, and Drexel, 7-6, in its first two games. Former Black Bear Kelly Dow was named alltoumment. Dow placed ninth in the league in hitting, batting an impressive .336 while junior Michelle Puls was right behind in tenth with a .331 …