GORHAM, Maine – Welcoming alumni, family and Husky fans to campus, the University of Southern Maine Department of Athletics will host a number of events as part of the University's Homecoming and Family Weekend October 3-6.
 
With events on the Gorham campus and in the local community, activities range from music concerts, athletic contests, casino night, and more, and will include festivities for alumni, students, friends, and family. To find a full schedule of University of Southern Maine Homecoming activities and events check out: usm.maine.edu/homecoming
 
"Homecoming is a great opportunity to welcome our alumni, family, friends and fans onto campus and celebrate the past, present and future of the University of Southern Maine," said Interim Director of Athletics Mike Keller. "Huskies' Athletics embraces the opportunity to host and sponsor a number of events throughout the weekend, including athletic contests, our annual Hall of Fame induction, various social gatherings and our professional development series Husky Pack Chats. Any chance to engage with our alumni is a great time, and it is always enjoyable to relive their memories."
 
Festivities begin Thursday, October 3 (5:30 pm) as Huskies' men's ice hockey will host its annual Blue & Gold Scrimmage, providing fans an early first look at the 2024-2025 Southern Maine squad. After Husky fans take in hockey up in the USM Ice Arena, they can quickly transition to Hannaford Field for 7:00 pm as Huskies' field hockey hosts Worcester State. Coming off a 2023 Little East Conference Championship season, Southern Maine field hockey is expected to make another run at a title.
 
 
Friday kicks off with an alumni heavy Husky Pack Chat: Mocktail Social & Professional Networking event at 4:00 pm, and concludes with a Women's Basketball Alumnae game and a Women's Lacrosse Alumnae Game at 7:00 pm located at Hill Gymnasium and Hannaford Field, respectively. In between, Huskies' track & field will host the newest Homecoming tradition – The Zombie Run – at Shaw Cherry Hill Farm in Gorham, Maine. A free Kids' Run will begin at 6:30 pm followed by the 7:00 pm main event. More details to follow.
 
Current Husky student-athletes will be in action during the weekend at Hill Gymnasium. Volleyball hosts a tri-match on Saturday against UMass Dartmouth (12:00 pm) and Emmanuel College (4:00 pm). And former Huskies will be featured heavily as Southern Maine baseball and softball are hosting alumni games. Huskies' baseball will host an Alumni vs. Alumni event at 1 pm on Flaherty Field, while Huskies' softball will square off against its alums at 2 pm at the USM Softball Stadium.
 
Saturday night will also be a night of celebration as USM Athletics will honor and recognize the outstanding legacy of both Ed Flaherty and Al Bean at 6:00 pm at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland, Maine. Recently retired from their roles as Huskies' baseball coach and Athletic Director, respectively, both Flaherty and Bean's contributions to the University span decades of leadership and dedication.
 
Sunday events begin with an exhibition baseball doubleheader against Northern Essex Community College (10:00 am), and the weekend's athletic festivities conclude with the 38^th Annual Husky Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony. USM Athletics will recognize its Class of 2024 inductees with a celebration at the Italian Heritage Center, Portland, Maine, beginning at 5:00 pm with a social hour.  An RSVP and tickets are required for attendance (More information to follow).
 
Joining the Husky Hall of Fame are former USM standout student-athletes Ryan Adams '03, baseball; Courtney Cochran '12, basketball; Nick Grady '14, baseball; Jacki Kelly '15, lacrosse; Kevin Desmond '16, cross country, track & field; Nicole Kirk '16, cross country, track & field; Rosie Forster '18, lacrosse; and former Athletics Administrator BL Elfring (1995-2021). 
 

HUSKY ATHLETIC EVENTS: 2024 USM HOMECOMING & FAMILY WEEKEND – OCTOBER 3-6
DATE	TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
Thursday, October 3	5:30 pm	Men's Hockey Blue & Gold Scrimmage	USM Ice Arena; Gorham, Maine
	7:00 pm	Field Hockey vs. Worcester State	Hannaford Field; Gorham, Maine
Friday, October 4	4:00 pm	Husky Pack Chat: Mocktail Social & Networking	USM Ice Arena; Gorham, Maine
	6:30 pm 7:00 pm	Zombie Fun Run – Kids' Run Zombie Fun Run	Shaw Cherry Hills Farm; Gorham, Maine
	7:00 pm	Women's Basketball Alumnae Game	Hill Gymnasium; Gorham, Maine
	7:00 pm	Women's Lacrosse Alumnae Game	Hannaford Field; Gorham, Maine
Saturday, October 5	12:00 pm	Volleyball vs. UMass Dartmouth	Hill Gymnasium; Gorham, Maine
	1:00 pm	Baseball Alumni Game	Flaherty Field; Gorham, Maine
	2:00 pm	Softball Alumnae Game	USM Softball Stadium; Gorham, Maine
	4:00 pm	Volleyball vs. Emmanuel College	Hill Gymnasium; Gorham, Maine
	6:00 pm	Ed Flaherty & Al Bean Recognition Event	Italian Heritage Center; Portland, Maine
Sunday October 6	10:00 am	Baseball vs. Northern Essex CC (Exhibition)	Flaherty Field; Gorham, Maine
	5:00 pm	38th Annual Husky Hall of Fame Banquet & Induction Ceremony	Italian Heritage Center; Portland, Maine