The Starting 5, presented by Town & Country Federal Credit Union, delivers another packed week of Maine basketball, highlighted by a statement performance from one of the top teams in the country.
We open with the Big Time Town & Country Game of the Week, as No. 13 Bates women’s basketball stays red-hot with a seventh straight win, breaking down what continues to separate the Bobcats in NESCAC play and why their upcoming clash with Bowdoin carries national implications.
Saint Joseph’s men make history with a dominant GNAC win, as two players reach the 1,000-point milestone in the same game for the first time in program history. We dive into how the Monks overwhelmed New England College and what it means moving forward in conference play.
Rivalry energy takes center stage as Colby men knock off Bowdoin behind a strong second-half surge, with Dan Civello continuing to emerge as one of the most impactful players in the NESCAC.
We also spotlight a jaw-dropping performance at Central Maine Community College, where Hunter Hartsgrove rewrote the record books with a historic shooting night that deserves statewide attention.
Plus, we look ahead to a huge week for UMaine men’s basketball as TJ Biel continues his scorching start to America East play and the Black Bears gear up for the Border Battle with UNH.
To close the show, we’re joined by University of Maine at Farmington Head Coach Quinn Newton for a conversation on his program, the Beavers’ approach, and the bigger picture of basketball development in the state.
A full episode of wins, milestones, rivalries, and insight from every level of Maine hoops.
