Maine's Alba Orois, front, drives to the basket against Albany's Lilly Phillips during the first half half of the America East championship game in Orono on Friday.

Maine Coach Amy Vachon welcomes the home crowd to a game with Albany in the America East championship game at Memorial Gym The Pit at the University of Maine in Orono on Friday, March 11, 2022. (Staff Photo by Michael G. Seamans/Staff Photographer)

A University of Maine fan cheers on the team as the second half starts against Albany in the America East championship game at the UMaine campus in Orono on Friday.

Maine's Caroline Bornemann, right, is defended by Albany's Ellen Hahne .

Maine Coach Amy Vachon argues a call with an offical during a timeout in the second half against Albany on Friday.

Maine's Caroline Bornemann drives to the basket as Albany's Morgan Haney defends.

Maine's Alba Orois tries to get the ball from Albany's Lill Phillips.

Maine's Alba Orois drives past Albany defender Helene Haegerstrand.

UMaine’s Maeve Carroll wipes a tear away as the Black Bears head to the locker room losing to Albany in the America East championship game on Friday in Orono.