Game 27 · American (14-12, 10-5 PL) at Boston University (16-12, 10-5 PL)
Date/Time: Sunday, Feb. 23 - 12 p.m.
Site: Boston, Mass. (Case Gymnasium)
Series History: Tied, 9-9
TV: CBS Sports Network
Talent: Jason Knapp (pxp), Mo Cassara (color)

WASHINGTON -- A Sunday showdown between two teams tied for second place in the Patriot League with three games left in the regular season serves as the setting for Sa'eed Nelson's pursuit of greatness, as American University men's basketball is set to take on Boston University inside Case Gymnasium on CBS Sports Network. 

MILESTONE WATCH

• Sa'eed now stands at 2,034 career points, just 23 points away from becoming American's all-time leading scorer and breaking the 39-year-old school record held by Russell "Boo" Bowers.  
• Looking at the Patriot League scoring list, Sa'eed moved into sixth place on Wednesday night after passing Mark Lueking of Army, who had 2,032 points from 1992-96. 
• He has a chance to move up several more spots over the next few games, as only 42 points separate Sa'eed from third place on the PL scoring list. 
• Sa'eed now stands at 506 assists and needs just one helper to pass Mike Sampson (1984-1988) and move into third place on AU's career assists list.

INSIDE THE SERIES

• A 19-point second half for Jamir Harris and a near triple-double for Sa'eed Nelson gave AU a win that last time these teams played six weeks ago. 
• American has beaten Boston five straight times dating back to Jan. 17, 2018. 

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT AMERICAN

• The Eagles have won four of their last five games, including a 71-62 win over Navy on Wednesday. 
• Sa'eed Nelson has been a man on a mission, scoring 20-plus points in his last four games to move into second place on AU's all time scoring list. 
• Sa'eed is the only active NCAA D-I men's basketball player, and the first in Patriot League history, to have 2,000 career points, 500 career rebounds, and 500 career assists.
• Mark Gasperini put together a complete effort on Wednesday, recording a career-high four blocks to go along with a team-high nine rebounds. He added nine points, as well.
• Jamir Harris leads the Patriot League in free-throw percentage (93.0). He is also currently first in single-season FT percentage at AU.
• American has won the only other game its played on CBS Sports Network this season, trouncing Lehigh, 77-56, on Jan. 27.
• The Eagles are among the PL leaders in several categories, including steals (1st, 7.5), turnover margin (2nd, +0.85), and blocks (3rd, 3.6/game). 

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT BOSTON

• The Terriers have dropped two of their last three games after rattling off a five-game winning streak to close January and begin February.
• Boston faced a 16-point deficit at halftime against Lafayette on Wednesday and almost completed a spectacular comeback before falling, 61-59, on the road. 
• Defensively, BU ranks second in the PL by holding opponents to 67.7 ppg. 
• The Terriers control the boards and rank second in the PL with 35.7 rpg.
• Max Mahoney leads the way with 15.5 ppg and 7.8 rpg, while Walter Whyte averages 12.6 ppg and 7.2 rpg.
• One weakness of the Terriers has been free-throw shooting, as they rank eighth in the PL by shooting just 66.3 percent from the stripe.

INDIVIDUAL GAME TICKET INFO

• The final regular-season home men's basketball game in Bender Arena will be Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. vs. Lafayette. 
• 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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