Media Information
Teams: American (0-0) vs. St. Francis (Pa.) (0-0)
Date and Location: Thursday, November 12, 7:30 p.m. - Bender Arena, Washington, D.C.
Radio: Federal News Radio 1500/820AM - Dan Laing (Play-By-Play), Jeremy Huber (Analyst)
Web: Eagles Vision TV
Game Notes
Tickets
The American University men's basketball team will tip-off the 2010-11 season on Friday, November 12, against St. Francis (Pa.) at Bender Arena at 7:30 p.m. American owns an 8-4 record against the Red Flash and is 44-40 all-time in season openers. Fans unnable to attend the game can tune into Federal News Radio 1500/820AM beginning at 7:15 p.m. to listen to the action, or visit AUeagles.com and watch the game live via a subscription to Eagles Vision TV.
American enters the season as the favorite to win the conference title, having been picked first in the Patriot League Preseason Poll. The Eagles received seven first-place votes from conference coaches and sports information directors, and a total of 79 points. They were followed in the poll by Lehigh (76 points), Lafayette (73 points), and Holy Cross (70).
Senior forward Vlad Moldoveanu was also recognized by the Patriot League as a Preseason All-League Team selection. Moldoveanu was named to the All-Patriot League First Team last season after averaging 18.1 ppg and 6.5 rpg. This summer he rejoined the Romanian National Team as it competed in qualifying play for the EuroBasket Division B tournament. Moldoveanu averaged 16.8 ppg and 5.0 rpg while leading Romania to a 3-1 record.
American returns all five starters and 12 members of last season's squad which finished 7-7 in conference play and reached the Patriot League Tournament semifinals for the ninth consecutive year. Junior Stephen Lumpkins will look to improve upon a very strong sophomore campaign in which he averaged 13.0 ppg, 8.5 rpg and 1.6 bpg. Also returning are seniors Nick Hendra (10.0 ppg, 5.2 rpg) and Steve Luptak (3.0 ppg, 14 apg), junior Simon McCormack (5.9 ppg, 4.1 rpg) and sophomore Daniel Munoz (4.6 ppg, 1.8 apg).
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