Courtesy of Maine Athletic Media Relations
ORONO -- University of Maine women's basketball coach
Cindy Blodgett has agreed to a two-year contract extension.
Appended to the four-year contract she signed when taking over the
Black Bear program in 2007, the new deal extends through the end of
the 2012-2013 season.
"The women's basketball program is making steady
progress under Coach Blodgett's leadership," says
UMaine Athletic Director Steve Abbott. "I sense a lot
of excitement about the future of Black Bear women's
basketball and I look forward to working with Cindy to help get the
program back to the top of the America East Conference."
Blodgett is a 1998 UMaine graduate and Black Bear legend who
enjoyed a professional career in the WNBA and Europe. She
returned to UMaine three years ago following a successful stint as
a Brown University assistant coach.
"I'm grateful for the support from President
Kennedy, Director of Athletics Steve Abbott and the fans of our
program," Blodgett says. "Our team has worked hard in
the off-season and we're all excited about the upcoming
year."
Following the example Blodgett set when she was a UMaine
student-athlete, her teams have excelled in the classroom.
Led by America East All-Academic Team member Kristin Baker, the
2009-2010 team achieved an overall grade point average of
3.09. Blodgett's teams are also active in community
service, participating in events such as the Komen Race for the
Cure, Run for Hope and similar activities that support worthwhile
causes.
With just one senior on the roster, the Black Bears will open
their season on Saturday Nov. 13 with a home game against
Harvard.