In a commanding performance on Wednesday night, the Maine Bears defeated Maine-Fort Kent with a score of 98-47 at the University of Maine in Orono. Quion Burns was a standout for the Bears, contributing 16 points along with 10 rebounds, showcasing his influence on both ends of the court.

Another key player for Maine was AJ Lopez, who finished with 15 points. He shot impressively, going 5 for 8 from the field, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc, while also converting 3 of 4 free-throw attempts. Kellen Tynes also played a significant role, scoring 14 points with a shooting line of 3 for 9, including 2 for 5 from three-point range, and excelled at the free-throw line by sinking 6 of 7 attempts. Tynes rounded out his stats with seven rebounds and five assists, reinforcing his all-around contribution to the team.

For the visiting team, the Bengals were led by Tarik Islamovic, who recorded 10 points and secured seven rebounds. Maksim Vukcevic added nine points, while Aiden Grady chipped in with six points and matched that with six rebounds, but the team’s efforts fell short against the Bears.

With this victory, Maine improved its record to 1-1, showcasing a strong offensive and defensive performance throughout the game.