University of Maine's Olivia Rockwood, left, hugs teammate Alba Orois after the Black Bears beat New Jersey Institute of Technology 73-28 on Tuesday in Orono to advance to the American East championship game.

Maine's Alba Orois drives to the basket as New Jersey Institute of Technology's Aria Myers defends during the America East women's basketball semifinals on Tuesday in Orono.

Maine's Alba Orois steals the ball from New Jersey Institute of Technology's Maria Fux as Maine's Paula Gallego (15) takes possession.

Maine's Caroline Bornemann battles for a rebound, which was grabbed by New Jersey Institute of Technology's Kimi Evans, with NJIT teammate Ellyn Still looking on.

Maine's Caroline Bornemann plays defense after NJIT's Kimi Evans grabs a rebound next to teammate Ellyn Still.

Maine's Maeve Carroll goes in for the lay up against New Jersey Institute of Technology.

The Maine bench celebrates a 3-pointer late in the second half.

Maine’s Anne Simon drives to the basket as New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Lilly Anderson tries to defend. Simon had 11 points and five assists for the Black Bears.

Maine’s Maeve Carroll drives to the basket as New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Kimi Evans defends. Carroll had 16 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists.