Game 5 · American vs. Howard
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019 · 7 p.m. · Washington, D.C. (Bender Arena)
All-Time Record: AU leads, 16-6
Stream: Patriot League Network
Talent: Dan Laing (pxp), Jimmy Patsos (color), Penny Kmitt (sideline)
AU Game Notes
Live Stats
Hoop Talk with Coach Mike Brennan

WASHINGTON - After 10 days off, the American University men's basketball team will be back in action on Tuesday, Nov. 26, hosting city rival Howard (0-7) at 7 p.m. The Eagles (1-3) look to bounce back after a narrow loss at Saint Francis (Pa.) on Nov. 16 and get their first win at Bender Arena in the 2019-20 season.

SCOUTING THE EAGLES

• In its most recent game, AU lost a late lead at Saint Francis as the Red Flash converted 2-of-3 free throws with three seconds left before getting a rebound and putback to hand the Eagles a 79-76 loss.
• The Eagles played William & Mary in their home opener on Nov. 8 but have not been back home since. 
• AU got its first win of the year at GW on Nov. 12 with a Sa'eed Nelson game-winning, buzzer-beating jumper.
• Nelson leads American with 19 points per game (third in the Patriot League) and is shooting 50 percent from the field.
• Three others also average in double figures in scoring for AU. Jamir Harris, who hit 6-of-9 three-pointers at Saint Francis, averages 15.5 ppg and has hit 11-of-12 free throws.
• Jacob Boonyasith is averaging 12.5 ppg and Stacy Beckton Jr. has a team-best seven rebounds per game to go with 11.3 ppg.
• Nelson, the PL Preseason Player of the Year for a second year in a row, has 1,637 points and recently moved into sixth all-time in the AU record books. He needs 19 more points to move into fifth place.
• The Eagles currently rank second in the PL in three statistical categories: 73.2 ppg, 45.4 percent field-goal shooting and 39.5 percent three-point field-goal shooting. The Eagles lead all teams in the PL with 4.3 blocks per game.
• American was picked third in the PL Preseason Poll. The Eagles finished the 2018-19 season tied for fourth.

SCOUTING THE BISON

• Howard has played a lot of contests early in the season but has yet to get a W, going 0-7.
• The Bison have lost their last three contests by an average margin of 34 points per game.
• Charles Williams is averaging 17.9 points per game to lead Howard, and Kyle Foster is also in double figures in scoring with 10.4 ppg.
• Zion Cousins has averaged a team-best 5.9 rebounds per game for the Bison.
• Howard is coming off a 17-17 season and an appearance in the CBI Tournament.
• The Bison have a new head coach this season in Kenneth Blakeney. Howard was picked to finish sixth in the 11-team MEAC in 2019-20.

UP NEXT

• American will be back on the road for a 10 a.m. (previously 1 p.m.) game at Albany on Saturday, Nov. 30.

BENDER ARENA TICKET INFO

• 2019-20 basketball season tickets are available now. Packages are priced as low as $50 and only $200 for the best chairback seats along the sideline for all home games in Bender Arena.
• Season ticket holders receive savings off the individual game price, guaranteeing fans the same great seats for all games in Bender Arena, and benefits that include the full exchange for games they cannot make – as well as discounts, and exclusive benefits throughout the year. All season ticket holders also receive their same seat for all home postseason league games and priority ticketing for all national postseason tournament games.
• AU students are admitted free of charge to home basketball games with a valid AU ID. To renew or purchase season tickets e-mail clawed@american.edu, call (202) 885-TIXX (8499), or for all individual ticket purchase needs visit AUEagles.com/Tickets.

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