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Fort Kent, ME (Jul. 19, 2022) - The University of Maine at Fort Kent received a major gift and pledge from Jamil Simon to fund the lighting of the UMFK soccer field, a top UMFK capital priority. Mr. Simon is making the contribution in memory of his late brother, Michael Simon, and UMFK will rename the field “Michael Simon Field.” Michael Simon was...

Fort Kent, ME (Jun. 29, 2022) - The University of Maine at Fort Kent Athletic Department will offer an action-packed Bengal co-ed soccer camp from Monday, July 25th through Thursday, July 28th, at the UMFK Sports Center. Registration is open to all students entering pre-K through grade 12. Daily times for the soccer sessions for pre-K through grade six will be from 9:30...

Fort Kent, ME (May. 20, 2022) - The University of Maine at Fort Kent is proud to announce the UMFK Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Inductees: Ed McKay ’82 – Men’s Basketball Eric Werntgen ’99 – Coach/Administrator (inducted posthumously) Katherine Ferland ’16 – Women’s Soccer Ben Kluvers ’17 – Men’s Soccer Inductees will be honored at the 2022 UMFK Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet and...

Fredericksburg, VA (Mar. 23, 2022) - The University of Maine at Fort Kent Track & Field Team kicked off the outdoor season in sunny and 70-degree Fredericksburg, Virginia, this past weekend at the University of Mary Washington Opener. Paced by a strong performance by the throws crew, the Bengals finished in 7th place on both the men's and the women's side. Leading...

Virginia Beach, VA (Mar. 23, 2022) - The University of Maine at Fort Kent Track & Field Team kicked off the outdoor season in sunny and 70-degree Fredericksburg, Virginia, this past weekend at the University of Mary Washington Opener. Paced by a strong performance by the throws crew, the Bengals finished in 7th place on both the men's and the women's side. The...

Fort Kent, ME (Feb. 28, 2022) - The University of Maine at Fort Kent Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations of individual student-athletes, teams, coaches, and administrators for induction into the University’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, March 18, 2022. The induction ceremony will be held during UMFK’s Homecoming weekend in September. The UMFK Athletic Hall of...

Brunswick, ME (Jan. 17, 2022) - The University of Maine at Fort Kent Track & Field Team returned to the track for the first time this season at the Peter Slovenski Invitational hosted by Bowdoin College on Saturday, finishing in 6th place on both the men's and women's side. Leading the way with top 3 finishes for the Bengals were Marjorie Johnson...

Portland, ME (Nov. 19, 2021) - On Thursday November 18th, the Bengals traveled down to South Portland to face SMCC's Seawolves. The Bengals played a well-fought-out game but came up short, losing the game by 3 points. Seawolves won over the Bengals 63-60. INSIDE THE GAME The Bengals started off slow, with finding the rim with 5-18 from the field. The Seawolves were...

Virginia Beach, VA (Nov. 12, 2021) - The Bengals kick off Nationals in Virginia Beach against D'Youville for the first game of the pool play. Ranked at #1, The Bengals looked to play aggressively as they kept the tempo of the entire match. Ultimately, the Bengals won their first match of Nationals 3-0. INSIDE THE MATCH The Bengals kept the majority of the possessions...

Virginia Beach, VA (Nov. 11, 2021) - The Bengals entered Nationals on a great note as Halle Ham achieved Player of the Year while Danae Ford, Kaylee Neher, and Erika Guiterrez all earned All-Academic the night before. The Bengals started off strong against St. Mary of the Woods, winning the first set 25-20. St. Mary of the Woods then returned with intensity and...