Game 9 · American at Mount St. Mary's
Date/Time: Tuesday, Dec. 17 · 7 p.m. · Emmitsburg, Md. (Knott Arena)
All-Time Record: AU leads, 34-32
Stream: NEC Front Row
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WASHINGTON - In the first game of the week after final exams, the American University men's basketball team heads north to Mount St. Mary's in Emmitsburg, Md., for a 7 p.m. tip-off on Tuesday, Dec. 17. AU comes in at 3-5 overall this season, with a couple less games under its belt than 3-7 Mount St. Mary's. Just three non-conference games remain for the Eagles.

SCOUTING THE EAGLES

• AU had an up and down week before the exam break. The Eagles beat UMBC 85-61 on Dec. 3 and shot a season-best 59 percent from the field, but fell 68-53 at George Mason on Dec. 7 after struggling in the second half.
• Leading the effort at Mason was senior Mark Gasperini with season highs of both 13 points and nine rebounds.
• Senior Sa'eed Nelson, who leads AU with 17 points per game, has 1,699 points to rank fifth all-time in program history.
• With seven assists at Albany, Nelson became the first in Patriot League history with 1,600 points, 400 assists and 200 steals.
• AU is shooting 46.2% from the field and 36.4% from 3-point range, with both ranking second among all PL teams. 
• Sophomore Jacob Boonyasith ranks second on the team with 12.1 ppg and is shooting 48.6 percent from long range (17-of-35). Junior Jamir Harris is right behind him at 11.5 ppg and has hit a team-best 19 three-pointers.
• American was picked third in the PL Preseason Poll. The Eagles finished the 2018-19 season tied for fourth.

SCOUTING THE MOUNT

• Mount St. Mary's started 1-5 this year before beating Utah Valley and Howard in back-to-back games. The Mount is 2-1 at home, recently falling 64-48 to Loyola Maryland.
• Despite a strong defensive effort and allowing just 66.7 points per game, the Mount have come up short offensively with just 61.5 ppg.
• Leading the way are Jalen Gibbs (12.4 ppg) and Damian Chong Qui (12.1 ppg).
• Mount St. Mary's struggled last year as well, finishing at 9-22 and 6-12 in the NEC. The Mount returned 97 percent of its scoring and 95 percent of its minutes played from the 2018-19 season.

ALL-TIME SERIES

• AU has a 34-32 lead in the all-time series which dates back to 1941.
• The Mount have won the last three straight games including a nail-biting, 56-55 decision at Bender Arena last season.
• The Eagles' last win was an even more low-scoring affair, 46-45 in Washington in the 2014-15 season.

UP NEXT

• American will be back at home vs. Stony Brook on Dec. 21, in a 2 p.m. game that will be broadcast both on NBC Sports Washington and the Patriot League Network.

MEN'S BASKETBALL HOLIDAY 3-PACK TICKET MINI-PLAN AVAILABLE THROUGH DEC. 31

• Treat yourself or give the gift of AU Hoops this December by purchasing the AU Men's Basketball's Holiday 3-Pack Ticket Mini-Plan!  For just $50 you get a sideline ticket to 3 great match-ups of your choice from all remaining home games. Shopping for Eagle fans on your holiday list has never been easier.  Purchase this special holiday season limited time offer at AUeagles.com/Tickets today!

INDIVIDUAL GAME TICKET INFO

• Great seats remain for the Dec. 21 home game vs. Stony Brook, as well as all nine home Patriot League games beginning with Jan. 5 vs. Boston University in Bender Arena.  Secure your seats today by visiting AUeagles.com/Tickets or by calling (202) 885-TIXX (8499).  Group Tickets are available starting at just $5 each.
• AU students are admitted free of charge to home basketball games with a valid AU ID.

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