Maine Hoops lost its first game in the Championship metal round after advancing from pool play. This loss puts Maine in the losers bracket of the championship round where they will continue to play until they lose with the best possible finish possible being eight place. Maine's record is 1-3. Ben has attracted the attention of a number of schools and is regarded as a potential scholarship player. Derek is also receiving interest from scholarship level schools.
Maine plays against North Carolina in their next game.
Maine played well early and late in the game. Maine made a run and had it down to 3 with 3 minutes to go. Maine had 2 late turnovers and were not able to pull off the come from behind win losing 60-51 and being eliminated from the tournament play. Derek Rodgerson of Hampden Academy and Chris Gray of Hermon each scored a bucket and Travis Varney contributed with solid defense and unselfish play. Maine advanced to the championship round.