FARMINGTON, Maine – The University of Maine at Farmington opened the game with a dominating 15-2 run on its way to a 99-64 win over Maine Maritime Academy, in a North Atlantic Conference East Division men's basketball matchup on Saturday at Dearborn Gym.

UMaine-Farmington improved to 11-5 overall, 7-2 in the NAC East Division, while Maine Maritime slipped to 3-14 overall with a 2-4 NAC East record.

UMaine-Farmington controlled the tempo over the full 40 minutes, outshooting the Mariners with a .556 (40-of-72) field goal percentage to Maine Maritime's .403 (25-of-62), and commanding the boards by a 44-32 advantage.

The Beavers also forced the Mariners into committing 25 turnovers, resulting in 32 points for UMF.

The Beavers connected on three three-pointers in their opening surge, including a pair by Zach Brown. Back-to-back layups by Terion Moss and Brown later in the half extended UMaine-Farmington's lead to over 20 points, 28-7, with 14:29 remaining in the frame. UMF held a 20-point lead the remainder of the half, and went into the locker room with a 57-32 advantage at the intermission.

The second half looked much like the first, as the Beavers dominated the Mariners from the start of the frame. UMaine-Farmington outscored Maine Maritime, 42-32, in the second half.

Moss led UMaine-Farmington with 25 points, while Brown and Jack Kane added 16 and 13 points respectively. Moss also dished out eight assists for the Beavers and was credited with four steals.

Off the bench, Drew Storey chipped in with 12 points, with Brian Austin recording 11 points and Mark Mayo finishing with 10 points.

Kane tallied six blocks in the contest giving him 146 career blocks at UMaine-Farmington, setting a new UMF career blocks record. He eclipsed the previous mark of 144, set by Luke Nielsen (2001-05).

Carter Rubin paced Maine Maritime with 18 points while Malachi Reincke finished with 12 points.

UMaine-Farmington remains at home for its next contest when it hosts Bates College on Monday, Feb. 7, at 7:00 p.m. in Dearborn Gym.