Don Shields joined Downtown a few hours prior to the big WNIT match-up for UMaine versus Quinnipiac that evening. Shields talked about the disappointment for the Black Bears in missing out of the NCAA tournament, but said he was impressed with how upbeat the squad has been this week. He also brought up the stat that outside of UConn, the Black Bears and Bobcats are the two winningest programs in New England for women’s basketball. Shields talked about the impact that losing one of their top players and what Maine wants to do to be successful in Connecticut.