ALBANY, N.Y. – The University at Albany men's basketball program kicks off the inaugural Doc Sauers Classic, visiting Quinnipiac before hosting Army West Point at the Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls.
 
Doc Sauers Classic, Presented by Albany Med Health System
November 19, 2023 at Quinnipiac (2:00 pm)
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November 21, 2023 vs. Army West Point (7:00 pm)
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Leading the Pack

• UAlbany is 1-2 on the road this season and has not yet played a home game
• Quinnipiac is 2-0 at home
• Army West Point is 0-2 on the road
• UAlbany and Army West Point last played in 2004
• Tuesday will be UAlbany's first-ever game at Cool Insuring Arena 

Last Time Out
UAlbany played its third game on the road to start the 2023-24 season, playing first-time opponent Seton Hall at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.  Amar'e Marshall led all scorers with 21 points, and Aaron Reddish scored 12 off the bench.  Seton Hall saw six players score in double-figures, and shot 70% from the floor in the first half en route to a 96-71 victory.
 
Scouting Quinnipiac
The Bobcats won their first two games of the season but dropped their third and are 2-1 through three games.  In their opener, the Bobcats upended the Coast Guard Academy 116-48, before outlasting Central Connecticut State 74-70.  In their first road game, Quinnipiac fell by 21 points at UMass.  The Bobcats were picked fifth in the 2023-24 MAAC Preseason Coaches' Poll, and landed two Preseason All-MAAC selections in Matt Balanc and Paul Otieno.  Last year, Quinnipiac finished third in the MAAC behind their fourth 20-win season in Division I history.  UAlbany is 1-4 in five Division I-era meetings against Quinnipiac.
 
Last Time vs. Quinnipiac
November 22, 2019 | Playing its first of three games in three days at the Bobcats' People's United Center, UAlbany fell 86-69 to host Quinnipiac to fall to 2-3 on the early season.  Cameron Healy paced UAlbany early, scoring seven of the Great Danes' first 11 points.  Quinnipiac, however, had opened the game on a 9-2 run, and led 41-27 with just under three minutes remaining in the first half.  The Bobcats were able to extend their lead in the second half, ultimately winning by 27.
 
Sunday's America East Games

• Vermont vs. TBD (Myrtle Beach Invitational)
• Loyola (Md.) at UMBC, 1:00 pm
• UAlbany at Quinnipiac, 2:00 pm 

Common Opponents

• UMass
  • UAlbany: 11/7 at UMass, L, 71-92
  • Quinnipiac: 11/13 at UMass, L, 81-102

Scouting Army West Point
The Black Knights are winless in its first three games of the season, falling at home against Marist, and on the road at Stonehill and Indiana.  Army West Point placed fourth in the Patriot League standings a year ago, going 10-8 in-conference and ultimately falling to eventual champion Colgate in the Patriot League semifinals.  After last year's campaign, Army West Point was picked to finish 10th in the 2023-24 Patriot League Preseason Coaches' poll.  The Black Knights return one of four starters from last year's team, and, through three games this season, are led in scoring by Ryan Curry's 11.0 points per game.  UAlbany is 3-1 in four Division I-era meetings against the Black Knights.
 
Last Time vs. Army West Point
December 6, 2004 | Four Great Danes scored in double-figures, led by Lucious Jordan with 19, in UAlbany's 73-46 road victory over Army West Point.  The Great Danes shot nearly 51% from the floor for the duration of the game, bolstered by a 71% success rate from behind the arc.  UAlbany's defense forced 23 turnovers, from which the Great Danes scored 21 points.
 
Tuesday's America East Games

• Binghamton at Sacred Heart, 11:30 am
• Marist at New Hampshire, 7:00 pm
• UAlbany at Army West Point, 7:00 pm
• UMBC at Maryland, 7:00 pm

 
Around the America East
Through the games of November 16, UMass Lowell has recorded the biggest victory of the season for an America East squad, upsetting ACC opponent Georgia Tech on the road.  The River Hawks have climbed to 3-0, sharing the same overall record as defending champion Vermont.  New Hampshire is the only other team above .500 at 2-1 through three games.  Binghamton has won two-straight to even its schedule at 2-2.  Behind the Bearcats sits a four-way tie between 1-2 teams: Bryant, Maine, UAlbany, and UMBC.  NJIT remains the lone winless team in the conference.
 
Picked Seventh
The Great Danes were picked to finish seventh in the 2023 America East Preseason Coaches' Poll.  UAlbany drew 23 total points, just two behind projected sixth-place finisher UMBC, and ahead of both New Hampshire, with 18 points, and NJIT, with 10.  Defending champion Vermont was the preseason favorite, drawing 62 points and six of a possible eight first-place votes.  UMass Lowell trailed in second, with 55 points and the remaining three first-place votes.
 
Doc Sauers Classic
Created this season to honor legendary UAlbany men's basketball coach Richard "Doc" Sauers, the Classic, a multi-team event presented by the Albany Med Health System, will feature the Great Danes, Quinnipiac, and Army West Point.  UAlbany will first play Quinnipiac on the road on November 19, before returning to the Capital Region two days later for the program's first-ever game played at Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls.
 
Barclays
The UAlbany men's basketball team will play a game this season in Barclays Center in Brooklyn.  On December 10, the Great Danes will take part in the NABC Brooklyn Showcase against Temple.
 
Broadview Center
The Great Danes are set to open the brand-new Broadview center in a Nov. 29 matchup against Boston University.  Formally SEFCU Arena, Broadview Center underwent transformational renovations over the past year, upgrading fan amenities and installing new basketball locker rooms while also rotating the aspect of the court.  The building is in the process of finishing construction, with the team's game against the Terriers marked as the first official event held in the arena.  Due to its construction, UAlbany played home games last season at Hudson Valley Community College.
 
New Look Danes
The Great Danes have an almost entirely new team, with nine new student-athletes joining the quad along with six returners.  Returning for UAlbany this year is Jonathan Beagle, Justin Neely, Marcus Jackson, Aaron Reddish, Ny'Mire Little, and Will Amica. New to the team is Marcus Filien, Amar'e Marshall, Sebastian Thomas, Jack Margoupis, Bautista Giralt, Muneer Newton, Zach Matulu, Tyler Bertram, and Zane Adnan.
 
Drive the Lane with UAlbany Hoops
Drive the Lane with UAlbany Hoops is officially back for a third season.  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
The UAlbany Basketball Postgame Show returns this season to 104.5 The Team ESPN Radio.  The show 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.
 
FREE with your ID
UAlbany 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 brand new Broadview Center.
 
Social Central
Stay up to date with UAlbany men's basketball by following the team on X (@UAlbanyMBB) and Instagram (@ualbany_mbb) for all of the latest news and highlights throughout the year.
 
Next: UAlbany visits MVP Arena for the 2023 Albany Cup against Siena on November 26.