Men's Basketball

CM trounces Unity

Twelve different players contributed in the scoring column Thursday as the Mustangs trampled the Rams 79-23. CM jumped out to an early lead behind Tyler Smithgalls 12 points (in the first 7 minutes) and another solid defensive effort by Samson Olayemi. Brandon Giguere knocked down four 3’s to hit for 12points as well. The mustangs dominated the glass 38-13 and shared the ball adding up 22 assists. A 58% shooting effort with 13 players contributing added up to a good night for the home team! The mustangs travel to VTC Saturday to take on Paul Smith College.

Men's Basketball

Mustangs control Moose

Persistence is key to completing any endeavor. The mustangs learned that last night finally putting away a stubborn UMA Moose team by a 74-65 margin. However the score is misleading. CM kept on top most of the game but UMA took the lead at the 3 minute mark by three points. Point guard Samson Olayemi and Nick Hinkley led a defensive surge in the last three minutes to take over the game and lead CM to victory. Hinckley finished the contest with 17 points including three 3 pointers and Tyler Smithgall contributed 15points and 7 boards. Jason Hughes hit for 10pointts as well. CM improves their record to 17-7. The squad entertains Unity Thursday night at 8pm.

Women's Basketball

CM handles NHTI

The Lady Mustangs pushed the tempo and led the entire game enroute to a 67-60 victory over NHTI. The Mustangs who loss to the Lynx during the first semester, used defensive pressure to out-run the undermanned Lynx.

Maggie Sabine led CM with 21 points and 12 rebounds. Tiera Durgin scored 12 points and posted 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 8 steals. Danielle McCusker & Ariel McConkey scored 11 & 10 points respectively.

With the win the Mustangs improve to 8-7 overall and 6-4 in the Yankee Conference, and will be back in action Monday to take on UMA.

Men's Basketball

Mustangs fall to NHTI

Despite 27 pts and 15 rebounds from Tyler Smithgall, CM fell to the Lycx 69-59 Thursday night in Concord.  The boys led 35-31 at the break but could not hold on the second half.   CM is trying to intergrate new faces into the line-up which will take some time and patience.  CM falls to 15-6 on the season.  CCRI invades Kirk Hall Saturday for a 2pm fray.

Women's Basketball:

UMFK torches CM

1/16/2012

The Bengals roared out to a huge lead from the opening tip and never looked back winning their 3rd game in 3 days (UMA, Thomas, CM). The short-handed Mustangs were dominated in the paint by UMFK's trio of 6-footers.

UMFK’s 6'2" Freshman Center, Ericka Christensen (Medomak Valley HS) scored a team high 13 points with a like-number of rebounds.

Sophomore, Danielle McCusker (South Portland HS) led all scorers with 22-points. McCusker was the lone Mustang in double figures, while UMFK had 4 with double digits.

Men's Basketball:

Bengals claw Mustangs

1/15/2012

The University of Maine Fort Kent out-scored the mustangs 37-29 to break open a tie game to defeat CM 75-67 Sunday.  Despite only 2 days of prep, the boys kept in the game going to the locker room tied at 38.  Nick Hinkley and Curtis Miller each knocked down 17 pts as the squad hit for 11 3's.  Samson Olayemi again came up big for the mustangs hitting for 14 pts, 6 assists and hauled down 10 rebounds. 

CM travels to NHTI Thursday to open the second half.  The team is pleased to welcome back to the fold Tyler Smithgall for the second half.  Tyler has been practicing over break and is ready for action.  Also joining the squad is former Leavitt player Kyle Smith.  Kyle will be a nice addition to the team.

Women's Basketball:

John Abbott College blows past Mustangs, 91-33

1/8/2012

John Abbott College (Montreal) trounced the Mustangs in what was CM’s first game since 12/16.  The undermanned Mustangs (only 8 players able to play), got down big early on ansd could never claw their way back into the game.  The Islanders of John Abbott College used hot shooting from behind the arc to connect on 17 of 24 3-point FG’s.  Sophomore, Danielle McCusker (South Portland, ME) was the lone offensive standout for the Mustangs, scoring 16 points coming off the bench.

The Mustangs fall to 7-6 on the year.  CM will be back in action on Monday, January 16th for a 12:00pm game vs. University of Maine Fort Kent.

Men's Basketball:

1/8/2012

CM rolls over John Abbott College

Despite 2 days of practice and an 8 person squad (until the first day of school) the mustangs handled Jon Abbott College from Montreal Sunday by a 72-61 margin. Curtis Miller drained 7 3's hitting for 27 pts and Jason Hughes hit for 15 pts to lead CM. The squad lost a few players from the first semester but are reloading for the stretch drive. The boys host Fort Kent this Sunday at 1pm in Kirk Hall.