With the trauma of the Feb. 26 bus crash on Interstate 95 in Georgetown, Mass. still fresh, the Maine women’s basketball team announced on Monday afternoon that they will not participate in this weekend’s America East tournament.

The Black Bears (4-24, 3-12 America East) were scheduled to face top-seeded Albany in the first round. The Great Danes (25-3, 16-0 America East) will receive a bye to the semifinals as a result of Maine’s decision.

Bus driver Jeff Hamlin lost consciousness at the wheel at around 8:30 p.m., causing the vehicle to cut across the highway, avoiding oncoming traffic but crashing into trees on the side of the road. Freshman guard Milica Mitrovic suffered a broken hand, while three staff members were diagnosed with concussions.

All the players and staff were taken to local hospitals for observation.

According to an article by the Sun Journal, Hamlin was listed in fair condition Monday at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.