# Black Bears Fall too Fairfield, Prepare for Sunday Matchup Against Quinnipiac
Maine women’s basketball faced a tough outing on Friday, falling to Fairfield 74-51 despite a spirited second-quarter comeback. The Black Bears now turn their attention to a Sunday afternoon contest against Quinnipiac, scheduled for 1:00 PM.
Fairfield Dominates First Half, Maine Battles Back
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The University of Maine women’s basketball team struggled to contain Fairfield early in the game, finding themselves down 24-9 after the first quarter. Though, the Black bears demonstrated resilience, launching a 13-3 run in the second quarter to narrow the gap to just five points.
Smith Achieves Double-Double, Blauenfeldt Contributes
Adrianna Smith registered her sixth double-double of the season, leading the Black bears with 19 points and 12 rebounds.this performance marks her 44th career double-double, solidifying her position as a key player for Maine. Asta Blauenfeldt also contributed significantly to the offense, returning to double-figure scoring with 17 points.
The team finished the evening shooting 19-of-39 from the floor (48.7%), and impressively secured a 31-22 advantage in rebounding. A key moment in the second quarter saw Maddie Fitzpatrick drive to the basket, drawing a foul and converting the subsequent free throw. Buckets from Blauenfeldt and Lizzy Gruber further chipped away at Fairfield’s led, with two free throws from Smith bringing the score within five points.
Despite the promising momentum, fairfield responded strongly in the second half, outscoring Maine 41-27 to secure a 74-51 victory.
looking Ahead to Quinnipiac
Maine will look to rebound from this loss as they travel to meet Quinnipiac on Sunday at 1 p.m. The game can be heard on 92.9 FM. This matchup presents an opportunity for the Black Bears to regroup and demonstrate their potential as they continue their season.
Game Summary: Maine Falls to Fairfield 74-51
The University of Maine women’s basketball team (record unavailable) lost to Fairfield University 74-51 on Friday evening in Fairfield, Connecticut. Fairfield dominated the first quarter, building a 15-point lead. Maine fought back in the second quarter, fueled by Adrianna Smith and Asta Blauenfeldt, cutting the deficit to five points. Though, Fairfield regained control in the second half, ultimately securing the win. Smith led Maine with a double-double of 19 points and 12 rebounds, while Blauenfeldt added 17 points. Despite a rebounding advantage (31-22), Maine’s shooting percentage and Fairfield’s strong second-half performance proved decisive. The Black Bears now prepare to face Quinnipiac on Sunday.
