The University of Maine was sent to Allentown for the NCAA men's hockey tournament, approximately 550 miles from Orono. Of course, a lot of Black Bears fans still made the trip.

The Black Bears are 9-7 against America East opponents and 5-8 in non-conference play. Maine is fifth in the America East scoring 58.7 points while shooting 41.4% from the field.

Maine Black Bears (20-13, 12-6 America East) at Bryant Bulldogs (22-11, 16-2 America East) ... 5.9 steals and 7.2 blocks per game while shooting 45.2% from the field.

Maine Black Bears (15-15, 10-7 America East) at Albany Great Danes (25-5, 15-2 America East) Albany, New York; Monday, 6:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Albany and Maine play in the America East Tournament.

The Black Bears are 9-7 against America East opponents and 5-8 in non-conference play. Maine is fifth in the America East scoring 58.7 points while shooting 41.4% from the field. ADVERTISEMENT ...

LAST 10 GAMES: Black Bears: 5-5, averaging 54.0 points, 27.0 rebounds, 12.9 assists, 7.0 steals and 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 39.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 55.9 ...

NJIT Highlanders (11-18, 8-8 America East) at Maine Black Bears (14-15, 9-7 America East) Orono, Maine; Thursday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Maine squares off against NJIT in the America East Tournament.