ALBANY, N.Y. – The University at Albany men's basketball hits the road once more for a Tuesday night matchup against American University. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00n p.m. with coverage on ESPN+ and ESPN Radio 104.5 The Team in Albany.  
 
Game Info
Tuesday, Nov. 29 – at American
Bender Arena in Washington, D.C.
7:00 p.m. EST
ESPN+ | ESPN Radio 104.5 The Team | Live Stats
 
Leading the Pack

• Gerald Drumgoole Jr. leads the team in scoring, averaging 13.4 points per game. He is shooting 37.5% from the field and 37.3% from three-point range. He is tied for the team-lead with eight steals.
• Freshman Jonathan Beagle continues to enjoy his strong rookie season. This past week, he recorded his second career double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds against a strong FAU team. He is second on the team in scoring, averaging 10.3 per outing, and leads the team in rebounds with 62 (7.8 rpg). He has twice been named the America East Rookie of the Week (Nov. 14, Nov. 28)/
• Da'Kquan Davis had a season-best 32 points against SJU, but since then has outings of 13 (Austin Peay), six (Presbyterian), and two (FAU). The graduate student is still averaging 9.9 per game, shooting 35.7% from the field. He leads the Great Danes in assists with 16.
• As a team, UAlbany is averaging 68.4 points per game while holding opponents to 71.9. The team is shooting 42.2% from the field and 34.8% from deep. From the charity stripe, the Great Danes are shooting 66.2%.
• UAlbany is averaging 13.9 turnovers per game, while forcing opponents to 13.3 per game – a turnover margin of -0.6.

 
Last Time Out
UAlbany came roaring back in the second half against a tough Florida Atlantic team, but ultimately fell on Saturday afternoon, 56-73. The Great Danes trailed by as much as 14 points in the first half before rallying out of the locker room to tie the game midway through the second. A scoring drought in the late stages of the game led to a 12-0 FAU run, putting the Owls ahead for good. Sarju Patel enjoyed his best game with the Purple and Gold, dropping a game high 23 points.

• Sarju Patel led all scorers with 23 points. He shot 8-11 from the field, 3-5 from three, and a perfect 4-4 from the charity stripe. He also led the team with four steals.
• Jonathan Beagle recorded his second career double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
• Malik Edmead recorded his first game in double figures, scoring 10. He added two assists and a block.
• Marcus Jackson earned his first career collegiate start. He was forced to leave the game early in the first due to injury.
• FAU won the rebounding war, 42-32.
• UAlbany shot 34.5% (20-58) from the field and 31.3% (5-16) from three. FAU shot 49.2% (29-59) from the field and 33.3% (8-24) from three.

Scouting American
American comes into Tuesday night's game with an overall record of 4-2. After two losses to start the season against Marist and George Mason, the Eagles are currently on a four-game win streak with victories over William & Mary, America East foe NJIT, Georgetown, and Saint Francis. The Eagles are averaging 65.7 points per outing while holding opponents to 64.7%. The offense has been led by a trio of players averaging double figures – Colin Smalls (11.7 ppg), Matt Rodgers (10.8 ppg), and Johnny O'Neil (10.2 ppg). Although these three lead in scoring, the offense features a plethora of characters who have shooting capabilities. As a team, the Eagles are shooting 44.8% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc.


#AEHoops Notes
Bryant and UMass Lowell continued their strong starts to the seasons with perfect weeks. Week #3 was highlighted by Bryant's 73-72 win at Syracuse on Saturday. The win propelled the Bulldogs to a 5-1 start. UMass Lowell beat Brown and Stonehill to move to 6-1, its best start in the program's Division I era.
 
Fans will once again be able to watch every #AEHoops game this season regardless of where they live! The majority games will air on The AE on ESPN, either ESPN+ or ESPN3, in the United States. Games will also be available internationally on AmericaEast.TV.
 
Coming off winning it's league-best ninth men's basketball title, Vermont is the favorite in the 2022-23 America East Men's Basketball preseason poll. The Catamounts, who also claimed their league-record sixth-straight regular-season title last season, edged out league newcomer Bryant atop the poll. Vermont and Bryant combined to claim four of the six preseason All-Conference team members, which was also unveiled with the poll.
 
Binghamton's Jacob Falko is the lone returning first-team All-America East team member from last season on the preseason All-League squad. He is joined by UMass Lowell's Max Brooks along with Bryant's Charles Pride, a first-team all-NEC choice last year, and Earl Timberlake, as well as Vermont's Dylan Penn and Finn Sullivan.
 
Drive the Lane with UAlbany Hoops
It was announced this fall that UAlbany renewed its partnership with ESPN Radio 104.5 The Team and City Line Bar & Grill. Coaches Dwayne Killings and Colleen Mullen, along with select student-athletes, will join ESPN Radio 104.5 The Team's Charlie Voelker and Dan Bahl every Monday from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. live from City Line Bar & Grill for a weekly segment entitled 'Drive the Lane with UAlbany Hoops'. 
 
Fans are invited to come out to City Line Bar & Grill to join Coach Killings, Coach Mullen, student-athletes and the ESPN Radio 104.5 The Team crew. Food and drink specials will be available on a weekly basis as the teams embark on their new seasons and talk hoops every Monday. 
 
Postgame Show Presented by Northwestern Mutual – Capital Region
This fall, the UAlbany men's basketball team announced a new segment with ESPN Radio 104.5 The Team. The UAlbany Basketball Postgame Show Presented by Northwestern Mutual – Capital Region will begin immediately following all games, home and away, for fans to listen to as they commute home or tune in from a distance.
 
The show is set to run for 30 minutes following the final buzzer on 104.5 The Team. Fans will hear initial reactions and a game recap to start the segment followed by interviews with the team. Coach Dwayne Killings and select student-athletes will join ESPN Radio's Rodger Wyland and Michael Johnson Jr. to break down the contest, give insights, opinions, responses, and to discuss the team's next matchup.
 
Fans can tune in to ESPN Radio 104.5 the Team by turning the dial on their radio or by streaming on their computers or smart phones.
 
Home Game Location
Earlier this summer, the UAlbany Athletic Department announced transformational renovations of both SEFCU Arena and the Physical Education Building that will improve the fan experience and provide state-of-the-art facilities for the University's athletic programs and Capital Region community events. Due to the construction, the team will play all of its 2022-23 home games at the McDonough Sports Complex on the campus of Hudson Valley Community College.
 
FREE with your ID
UAlbany and Hudson Valley students can attend UAlbany basketball home games all season long for FREE. Students who attend games simply need to bring their school-issued ID cards to gain admission to the McDonough Sports Complex.
 
Roster Changes
In total, only seven Great Danes return from last year's roster. Those still with the program are Ny'Mire Little, Gerald Drumgoole Jr., Trey Hutcheson, Aaron Reddish, Tairi Ketner, Justin Neely, and Will Amica.
 
Six new faces join this year's team. Joining the program are transfers Da'Kquan Davis (Arcadia), Malik Edmead (Merrimack), Sarju "Juice" Patel (Cornell), and Japannah Kellogg (Green Bay). Freshman joining the team include local standouts Jonathan Beagle (St. Thomas More) and Marcus Jackson (Cushing Academy).
 
Season Tickets
Season tickets for the 2022-23 season are now on sale. To purchase your season tickets, just log in to your online Ticket Return account and select 2022-23 men's basketball. Renewals can be processed online, and game tickets will be delivered to your mobile device or, if you choose, emailed. To start your season ticket renewal, click here. If you are a first-time season ticket buyer, click here.
 
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