University of Maine men’s basketball coach Richard Barron has been issued a reprimand by the America East Conference for his public criticism of officiating, commissioner Amy Huchthausen announced. Barron made comments criticizing the officials during a televised halftime interview in UMaine’s game against Vermont on Wednesday. Vermont led the game 28-26 at halftime and went on to edge the Black Bears 59-57. “America East policy prohibits the public criticism of officials by any institutional representative, including coaches,” Huchthausen said.