NEWARK, Del. – Sophomore forward Ricky Brown scored an unassisted goal 15 minutes into the first half as the Black Bears defeated Delaware in America East action on Friday.

It was the league opener for both teams.

Nathan Benoit made four saves on 13 shots for Maine, now 2-3-1 overall.

Joaquin Hurtado stopped two of 11 shots for the Blue Hens, now 2-5-1.

Unity 6, EMTC 0

At Unity, Dave Yates scored two goals and added an assist as Unity upended Eastern Maine Technical College.

Dustin Maurice also picked up two goals and an assist for 9-4 Unity. Jeff Dunham scored a goal and had an assist. Ian Kinsella also had a goal and Dax Pinto notched an assist.

Mike Jack made four saves on seven shots.

Chris Chalmers saved 11 of 22 shots for 5-4-1 EMTC.

UM-Machias 3, MMA 0

At Castine Thursday, Natalie Mason’s first-half goal proved all the Clippers would need.

Katherine Kulig and Marie Kennedy tallied second-half goals for 3-3-1 UMaine-Machias. Lori Anderson made three saves on five shots.

Kristie Turcotte made 17 saves on 35 shots for 2-1 Maine Maritime Academy.