WATERVILLE, Maine -- University of Maine at Farmington (1-12, 1-6) senior point guard Logan Nichols (Minot, Maine/Poland) erupted for a career-high 28 points on Saturday night as the Beavers' attempt at a season sweep of Thomas College (7-8, 3-5) fell short with an 88-76 North Atlantic Conference loss.

Nichols was efficient from the floor (6-for-9), especially from long range (4-for-5), but really made his presence known from the foul line by making 12 free throws in 12 attempts. Nichols also dished three assists and grabbed a rebound. Eric Berry (Weld, Maine/Mt. Blue) also shot 6-for-9 from the field for 17 points. Berry made both attempts from three-point land and all three shots at the line.Anfernee Dent (Jackson, Miss./Daegu) added nine points and Sean Murphy(Westbrook, Maine/Westbrook) contributed eight points for UMF off the bench.

Thomas' starters powered the offense as four out five starters netted double figures. Justin Murray scored a team-high 19 points on 6-of-11 shooting and passed six assists. Levi Barnes and Mike Akanji each scored 17 points and Dayne Savage added 12 points for the Terriers.

The Beavers were playing the role of comeback kids for most of the game and overcame early deficits to build an eight-point advantage with seven minutes left in the first half. The two squads traded baskets for the remainder of the half and UMF held a 42-41 advantage at the break.

With 3:40 left in the contest, the Terriers led 71-69 and powered a 17-9 run to close out the game and made 8-of-8 attempts from the free throw line in the final minutes.

UMaine-Farmington returns to action on Friday as the team hosts New England College.