MACHIAS, Maine — The University of Maine at Presque Isle men snapped a three-game losing streak and beat UM-Machias for the second time this season on Thursday.
The Owls went on the road and used a strong surge in the late stages of the opening half en route to a 75-58 victory.
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- Wilburn Griffiths (LEFT) and Kevin Collins (RIGHT). Contributed photo/UMPI Athletics
After nine lead changes, the score was tied at 24 before the visiting Owls went on a 14-4 run beginning at the 9:20 mark of the first half. Three-point field goals by Deandre Duncombe and Anthony Chacho fueled the run, which included six free throws, and UMPI led 38-28 at intermission.
UMPI’s lead grew to as many as 26 points as the visitors dominated play in the second half.
Wilburn Griffiths poured in a season-high 20 points on 9-for-14 shooting from the field. He also grabbed six rebounds for UMPI. Kevin Collins scored 13 points, Duncombe 12 and Chacho 10 for the Owls, while Maurice Harris had a team-high 11 rebounds.
Thomas Papagionopolis scored 18 points and Travonne Thompson notched 12 to go along with 13 rebounds for UMM.
The two teams had met Nov. 18 at a tourney hosted by Thomas College in Waterville, with UMPI also prevailing, 85-71.
The Owls are now 3-3 heading into a Dec. 5 game at Orono against Div. I University of Maine. The Clippers’ record dropped to 3-5.
