ALBANY, N.Y. – The University at Albany men's basketball team caps off a Great Danes triple-header on Saturday, hosting Ivy League rival Dartmouth to celebrate the Grand Opening of Broadview Center.
 
Game Info
December 2, 2023 vs. Dartmouth (8:00 pm)
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Leading the Pack

• UAlbany is 1-0 at home this season; Dartmouth is 0-3 on the road
• Amar'e Marshall and Sebastian Thomas rank fourth and fifth in the America East in scoring
• Jonathan Beagle ranks third in the America East in rebounding
• UAlbany has won each of its last three games 

Scouting Dartmouth
The Big Green are 1-4 in five games this season, and are riding a two-game losing streak.  Dartmouth's game against UAlbany is the middle leg of a three-game stretch in which they will play America East opponents, and Dartmouth previously played UMass Lowell in their home opener on November 10.  Dartmouth returns four of its top-five scorers from last season's team that finished sixth for the second-straight year in the Ivy League standings.  The Big Green were picked to finish seventh in the 2023-24 Ivy League Preseason Coaches' Poll, between Harvard and Columbia.  UAlbany is 5-6 lifetime against Dartmouth, and had won three-straight in the series before falling twice to the Big Green in two regular-season games during the 2018-19 season.
 
Last Time vs. Dartmouth
December 15, 2018 | For the first time since the 2013-14 season, the UAlbany men's basketball program had the opportunity for a regular-season rematch of one of their scheduled opponents.  The Great Danes had drawn Dartmouth in the second game their tournament in Belfast, Northern Ireland, having originally scheduled the Big Green for a regular season matchup a few weeks later.  In the second game, UAlbany jumped out to a nine-point lead at halftime, and had led by as many as 16 in the first 20 minutes.  Dartmouth came roaring back in the second half, while UAlbany's offense went cold, allowing the Big Green to secure their second victory over UAlbany in 15 days.
 
Last Time Out
The University at Albany men's basketball program played the first ever game in the newly renovated Broadview Center, dispatching former America East rival Boston University 86-72.  Tyler Bertram scored a game-high 20 points on 6-10 shooting from behind the arc, leading a contingent of four Great Danes in double-figure scoring.  Sebastian Thomas scored 16 points and tied the program's single-game record with 10 assists.
 
Around the America East
UMass Lowell continues its hold on the top spot of the conference rankings, going 5-1 in their first six games of the year.  Vermont is just behind the River Hawks, at 6-2, clear of the remaining field.  UAlbany has jumped into a tie for third after winning three-straight, the longest such active streak in the conference, sitting at 4-3 with New Hampshire.  Maine is the only other team with a winning record at 5-4, ahead of a three-team tie at 4-4 between Binghamton, Bryant, and UMBC.  NJIT rounds out the standings at 1-5.
 
Saturday's America East Games

• Lehigh at UMBC, 1:00 pm
• Binghamton at Stonehill, 2:00 pm
• Fairleigh Dickinson at NJIT, 3:30 pm
• UMass Lowell at Merrimack, 7:00 pm
• Yale at Vermont, 7:00 pm
• Dartmouth at UAlbany, 8:00 pm

Helping Hand
Junior guard Sebastian Thomas tied the UAlbany men's basketball single-game record, recording 10 assist in the Great Danes' victory over Boston University on November 29.  Thomas is the first Great Dane to record 10 assists in a game since Ahmad Clark did so at Niagara on December 31, 2018, and is the sixth player in program history to hit the mark, with Jamar Wilson doing so twice in his career.
 
Three-for-Three
With the victory over Boston University, the UAlbany men's basketball team has won three-straight games.  The last three-game winning streak the Great Danes had was January 12-19, 2022, when they defeated UMass Lowell, NJIT, and UMBC.
 
Opening Night
The UAlbany men's basketball team was hosted the first game in the newly renovated Broadview Center on November 29, 2023.  It was the Great Danes' first true home game since hosting Hartford on March 1, 2022.  Playing in front of a debut crowd of 3,103, The Great Danes defeated former America East rival Boston University 86-72.
 
Player of the Week
For his efforts against Siena in the 2023 Albany Cup, as well has his performance against Army West Point in the previous game, Amar'e Marshall was named America East Offensive Player of the Week.  He averaged 24.5 points and 8.0 rebounds in two wins for the Great Danes, going off for a game- and career-high 33 against Siena.  Marshall is UAlbany's first Player of the Week since Cameron Healy on January 27, 2020.
 
For the Cup
UAlbany reclaimed the Albany Cup, defeating Crosstown Rival Siena 86-51 at MVP Arena.  It was UAlbany's first win in the series since the 2017-18 season, but their third in the last four meetings, and sixth in the last nine against the Saints.  Amar'e Marshall led all scorers with 33 points, and UAlbany shot 70% from the floor in the second half, going off for 58 points after holding a five-point lead at halftime.
 
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 two games this season in Barclays Center in Brooklyn.  On December 10, the Great Danes will take part in the NABC Brooklyn Showcase against Temple.  Next, after a rescheduling, the team will revisit Barclays to play against host LIU on December 28.
 
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
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Next: UAlbany hosts SUNY Potsdam on December 5.