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UMaine Defeats Towson 21-18 A great start to the season for University of Maine football with a 21-18 win over conference opponent Towson last night! Black Bear NIL talent helped lead the way on the scoreboard. Malik McNeely and Nick Laughlin each found the end zone on second-quarter receptions, including…

We’re proud to welcome Mackenzie Podewell as the first UMaine hockey player to join our collective.

“Central Equipment Company understands that building a winning program requires the right tools and a relentless work ethic. Their commitment to our student-athletes shows a visionary investment in the future of UMaine sports. We are honored to have a homegrown industry leader like CECO standing behind our Black Bears.”

“Juelz is a player who can change the game in a single play,” said Jackson Leonard, a representative of the Black Bear NIL Collective. “Supporting athletes like Juelz allows us to show recruits from across the Northeast—including talent-rich areas like Rochester—that the Maine community stands behind its players.

“Having two high-caliber athletes from the same Maine town playing together at the Division I level is a rare and special story,” said Jackson Leonard, a representative for the Black Bear NIL Collective. “Noah and Jace embody the grit and work ethic that Maine football is known for.

“I am incredibly excited to partner with the Black Bear NIL Collective,” said Breen.