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April 23rd, 2009, 10:10 AM
04-23-2009 10:09 AM

Maine Suspends Volleyball, Men's Soccer; Cutting Football Not a Consideration

In an effort to preserve the overall integrity and competitiveness of University of Maine athletics during these difficult economic times, athletics director Blake James on Wednesday announced his decision to suspend the women’s volleyball and men’s soccer programs.

The cuts, which become effective June 30, were made to help the athletic department achieve its share ($253,000) of a university-mandated $8.8 million budget reduction for fiscal year 2010.

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