Game 7 · American (2-4) vs. UMBC (5-3)
Date/Time: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 · 7 p.m. · Washington, D.C. (Bender Arena)
All-Time Record: AU leads, 7-3
Stream: Patriot League Network
TV: NBC Sports Washington
Talent: Dan Laing (pxp), David Aldridge (color), Penny Kmitt (sideline)
AU Game Notes
Live Stats

WASHINGTON - Looking to repeat last week's home success, the American University men's basketball team will host UMBC at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The game will be streamed on the Patriot League Network and also aired live on NBC Sports Washington. The Eagles come in at 2-4 overall while the Retrievers stand at 5-3.

SCOUTING THE EAGLES

• AU is 2-4 so far and coming off a tough game at Albany where a 19-point first-half lead failed to hold up in a 68-64 loss.
• Senior Sa'eed Nelson is fifth all-time at AU with 1,675 points.
• With seven assists at Albany, Nelson he became the first in Patriot League history with 1,600 points, 400 assists and 200 steals.
• Jamir Harris, who hit 6-of-9 three-pointers at Saint Francis, averages 13.3 ppg and has hit 12-of-13 free throws.
• The Eagles lead the PL with 4.0 blocks per game and rank second with 73.8 ppg and 36.7 % 3-point FG shooting.  
• In addition to Nelson and Harris, two others also average in double figures in scoring for AU. Jacob Boonyasith, who grabbed a career-high nine rebounds to lead the Eagles vs. Howard, is averaging 12.8 ppg. Stacy Beckton Jr. has a team-best 6.3 rpg to go with 10.2 ppg.
• American was picked third in the PL Preseason Poll. The Eagles finished the 2018-19 season tied for fourth.

SCOUTING THE RETRIEVERS

• UMBC snapped a three-game losing streak with an 85-60 home win vs. Drexel on Saturday. The Retrievers are just 1-3 away from home this season.
• Junior guard Darnell Rogers was named to the Jersey Mike's Jamaica Classic All-Tournament Team after averaging 14.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg and 2.5 apg during the tournament. 
• Rogers, who missed the Drexel game with a hyperextended leg, leads the team with 14 ppg, shooting at 44.6 percent. Senior K.J. Jackson and junior Dimitrije Spasojevic average 12.8 and 10.9 ppg, respectively. 
• UMBC is two seasons removed from the most historic upset of the NCAA Tournament, a 16-seed win over top-seeded Virginia in the 2018 NCAA First Round.

UP NEXT

• American will be nearby for its next game, a 7 p.m. contest at George Mason on Saturday, Dec. 7.

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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