GORHAM, Maine – Maine Maritime fell to The University of Southern Maine and Saint Joseph's College of Maine on Saturday afternoon in their opening matches of the 2014 season.

In the first match the University of Southern Maine defeated the Mariners 3-0 (25-19, 25-17, 25-19). Leading the Mariners were Jess Menges with 23 digs and junior Molly Marcotte with 12 digs. Gillian O'Neal earned 16 kills, three service aces, and four digs. Betsy Trenckmann grabbed 21 assists.

In their second match of the day the Mariners faced Saint Joseph's College of Maine, falling 3-1 (25-20, 20-25, 25-22, 25-20).

Menges picked up 23 digs, and Trenckmann recorded 38 assists. O'Neal logged 17 kills, five service aces, and 18 digs in 49 total chances, while Sydney Robertson grabbed 11 kills.

The Mariners (0-2) will play again on Saturday, September 6^th when they will travel to Colby College to face both Gordon College and Colby.