ALBANY, N.Y. – The University at Albany men's basketball team returns home to the McDonough Sports Complex on the campus of Hudson Valley Community College to take on conference foe New Hampshire (UNH) on New Year's Eve afternoon. The matchup is the first America East game of the season on the men's side. Tip is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN3 and ESPN Radio 104.5 The Team.
 
Game Info
Saturday, December 31 – vs. New Hampshire
12:00 p.m. EST
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Leading the Pack

• Gerald Drumgoole Jr. currently leads the team in scoring, averaging 13.8 points per outing. He leads the team three points made per game (2.7), free throws (44), and minutes (30.2).
• Jonathan Beagle is now a three-time America East Rookie of the Week. He sits second on the team in scoring (11.2) and leads the team and sits sixth in the conference in rebounds (6.6). In the team's last win over NIU, the big man had 14 points in 32 minutes of action, including a clutch bucket in the final minute to secure the win for UAlbany.
• Malik Edmead has been on a new level for the Great Danes in recent games. He has had season-highs in scoring, dropping 12 points twice and 16 points against Loyola Chicago. After not scoring more than four in the teams first seven games, Edmead has posted at least nine points in his last eight. He leads the team in assists with 2.3 per game.
• Da'Kquan Davis is back into form after a seven-game stretch in which he didn't reach double-digits. His last two outing he has scored 14 (NIU) and 11 (#13 Virginia). Through it all, the graduate transfer is averaging 8.1 points while shooting 36% from the field.  
• The Great Danes are averaging 66.5 points per game while holding opponents to 74.3 points. The team is shooting 40.6% from the field, 32.5%% from three, and 68.5% from the charity stripe.
• UAlbany is averaging 33.6 rebounds, opponents are averaging 34.7.

 
Last Time Out
The UAlbany men's basketball team had an impressive first half against the No. 13 ranked Virginia Cavaliers, but second half woes saw the Great Danes eventually fall by a score of 66-46. UAlbany led by as much as four points in the opening frame before a scoring drought, that continued into the second half, killed all the team's momentum.

• Da'Kquan Davis led all UAlbany scorers with 11 points. He went 3-9 from beyond the arc and had a team-high six rebounds.
• Jonathan Beagle finished with nine points, grabbing two rebounds on 4-6 shooting.
• Malik Edmead provided an early spark off the bench, finishing with nine points, three assists, and a rebound.
• Gerald Drumgoole Jr. and Trey Hutcheson each finished with seven points.
• UAlbany shot 30.8% (16-52) from the field and 22.2% (6-27) from three. Virginia shot 48.1% (25-52) from the field and 27.8% (5-18) from three.
• Virginia won the rebounding war 38-30.
• The Great Danes were 8-11 on free throws while the Cavaliers went just 11-20.

 
Scouting New Hampshire
The Wildcats were scheduled to play Dartmouth on Tuesday night, but the game was postponed due to COVID-19 procedures within the UNH program. With the postponement, the last game the Wildcats played came before the holiday break on Dec. 21, a 51-67 loss to Brown. Overall, UNH comes into Saturday's matchup with an overall record of 5-7.

• UNH is averaging 67.1 points per game, allowing opponenets to an average of 65.1 points.
• The team is shooting 39.1% from the field, 35.5% from three, and 74.1% from the charity stripe.
• The Wildcats average 38.6 rebounds, 12.1 assists, and 10.5 turnovers.
• Clarence Daniels, Matthew Herasme, and Trey Woodyard have started all 12 games for the Wildcats.
• Daniels averages a double-double per game. He leads the team in scoring (16.0), rebounding (11.3), and assists (1.6). He is shooting 44.4% from the field and 45.2% from deep.
• Nick Johnson and Kyree Brown are the two other Wildcats averaging double-figures when it comes to scoring. Johnson averages 12.4 points per contest while Brown averages 10.6 per contest.

 
#AEHoops Notes (12.27.22)
America East men's hoops teams wrap up non-conference play this week before the league schedule kicks off on Saturday.
 
UMass Lowell beat Boston University to improve to 12-2 on the season and will take its best-ever record into league play. UMBC plays at Maryland on ESPNU on Wednesday and will take a six-game win streak into that contest. Bryant beat CAA-favorite Towson last week to improve to 9-4.
 
Conference play kicks off Saturday with the first of 72 league games kicking off. Conference positioning will again prove key for the Jersey Mikes #AEPlayoffs. Every round of the Jersey Mikes #AEPlayoffs will take place on the higher seed's home court and earning home court advantage will prove crucial once again. 
 
The league champion will earn an automatic berth into the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship, where America East teams have won nine games all-time, including UMBC's historic upset of Virginia in 2018.
 
2022-23 Weekly Award Winners (Dec. 27)
Player of the Week
Abdoul Karim Coulibaly, UMass Lowell – Sr., Bamako, Mali

• Led UMass Lowell to a win over Boston University with an all-around stellar performance.
• Scored 21 points and added 11 rebounds, four steals and three blocks.
• This is Coulibaly's second #AEHoops Player of the Week honor of the season.

 
Rookie of the Week
Jonathan Beagle, UAlbany – Fr., Forward, Hudson Falls, N.Y.

• Scored 14 points in lone game of the week, a win vs. Northern Illinois on Tuesday.
• Added three assists.
• Scored career-high 21 points in only 19 minutes of action in win over Loyola.
• This is Beagle's third #AEHoops Rookie of the Week honor of the season.

 
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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