Maine Wins 100 Club Classic, UMBC Opens With Win

Maine won the 100 Club Classic with a 60-47 victory over host Kennesaw State on Saturday. Mark Socoby, who recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds in the title game, was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player. Troy Barnies also scored 16 for the 2-0 Black Bears. UMBC raised its 2008 America East Championship banner and then saw five players score in double figures in a 91-54 win over Stevenson. Darryl Proctor had a game-high 20 points and added nine rebounds. Jay Greene and rookie Chauncey Gilliam each scored 17 points, with Greene dishing nine assists.

Darryl Monroe (19 points, 17 rebounds) made two free throws with 0.7 seconds left to lead George Mason to an 80-79 win over Vermont at a soldout Patrick Gym. Mike Trimboli, who scored four of his nine points in overtime, had given the Catamounts a 79-78 lead with 1:13 to play. Marqus Blakely filled the stat line with 24 points, 8 rebounds, 4 blocks and 4 steals before he fouled out with 3:31 left in overtime.

New Hampshire starts its season Sunday when the Wildcats entertain Suffolk at 1.