For the University of Maine women’s basketball team, the highlight of the summer came on the dance floor at a wedding in Skowhegan.
According to WABI TV, Senior guard Emmie Streams-Stevens married her husband, Wyatt, on Aug. 8 at the Barn at Loon Cove. The celebration brought together her teammates, who made the most of the opportunity to spend time together away from the court.
Head coach Amy Vachon said Streams-Stevens is the first married player she has coached.
Senior center Lizzy Gruber was among the wedding party, serving as a bridesmaid. She said the team wasted little time taking over the dance floor.
Redshirt sophomore guard Maddie Fitzpatrick was equally enthusiastic about the celebration, calling it one of the best moments of her summer.
“Emmie and Wyatt are just the best,” Fitzpatrick said. “It was a beautiful wedding. Everything was great about it. Emmie looked gorgeous.”
Streams-Stevens said her teammates helped make the day unforgettable, keeping the party going throughout the night.
She said they were on the dance floor the whole time, adding that she was grateful to have them there.
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