The University of Maine field hockey team fell to a 7‑0 defeat against Massachusetts in Orono on Sunday, slipping to 0‑2 on the season.
Massachusetts outshot the Black Bears 22‑6, controlling possession and creating numerous chances.
Amber Fairon was the catalyst, netting four of the Minutemen’s seven goals, three of them in the opening half.
In goal, Maine’s first‑half keeper Fiona Gunsch made five saves while conceding four goals, and her counterpart Annabel Halkes stopped six shots in the second half, allowing three.
The previous weekend, Massachusetts had edged #8 Liberty 3‑2 at the University of Maine, a victory that lifted them to 2‑0, while the Black Bears remain winless.
Looking ahead, the Black Bears are scheduled to host Stonehill on Friday, September 4 at 1 p.m., hoping to break their early‑season slump.
A One‑Sided Attack
Roazarie Mrazova, a former Maine Black Bear, tended the net for Massachusetts, helping preserve the clean sheet.
The Minutemen’s offense was relentless, building a substantial lead early and never looking back.