University of Maine players celebrate their victory over Hartford 74-65 Friday night in Bangor to earn a spot in the NCAA women's basketball tournament.
UMaine's Parise Rossignol tries to defend Hartford's Jade Young, who goes up for a shot.
Kirsten Johnson hoists the trophy as UMaine celebrates its America East championship.
UMaine's Tanesha Sutton shoots over Hartford defenders. Sutton finished with 11 points.
The bench starts to celebrate as University of Maine pulls away from Hartford.
Maine's Julie Brosseau passes to a teammate. Brosseau scored 12 points as the Black Bears make their first trip to the NCAA tourney since 2004.
Kirsten Johnson has a firm grip on the trophy as her teammates celebrate.
Kirsten Johnson, the lone senior on UMaine's roster, gets the honor of cutting down the net.
Maine's Tanesha Sutton passes the ball up court against Hartford.
Maine's Dor Saar drives past Alexia Douglas of Hartford. Saar was scoreless in the first half, but started a third-quarter burst.
The bench starts to celebrate UMaine's win.
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