Game 23 · American (11-11, 7-4 PL) vs Army West Point (11-11, 6-5 PL)
Date/Time: Saturday, Feb. 8 - 2 p.m.
Site: Washington, D.C. (Bender Arena)
Series History: American leads, 30-14
TV: Patriot League Network
Talent: Dan Laing (pxp), Jimmy Patsos (color), and Penny Kmitt (sidelines)

WASHINGTON - Looking to build momentum from a mid-week win over Navy, American University men's basketball welcomes Army West Point for Senior Day and Hall of Fame Day on Saturday inside Bender Arena.

INSIDE THE SERIES

• American has taken the last three matchups, including a 68-60 win West Point last month.
• In games played in Washington, AU holds a 17-7 advantage.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT AMERICAN

• The Eagles rebounded with a gritty win against Navy on Wednesday night. 
• Jamir Harris found his groove, going 5-for-8 from 3-point range on his way to 19 points on the day. 
• Stacy Beckton Jr. scored 15 points, adding three steals and three blocks. He has reached double-figures in six of his last seven games.
• Sa'eed Nelson was solid all-around, scoring 13 points while adding eight assists, five rebounds, and two steals.
• Jamir Harris leads the Patriot League in free-throw percentage (93.6), making both attempts on Wednesday.
• The Eagles are among the PL leaders in several categories, including steals (1st, 7.4), turnover margin (2nd, +0.86), and blocks (3rd, 3.3/game).
• The Eagles have used the same starting five for 21 straight games. 
• American has had a play in SportsCenter's Top 10 on three different occasions this season. A buzzer-beater from Sa'eed Nelson against GW reached No. 2, while Connor Nelson's game-winner against Bucknell and Stacy Beckton Jr.'s slam dunk against Lehigh both were No. 3 on the list. 

MILESTONE WATCH

• Sa'eed Nelson now stands at 1,935 points, 48 away from passing Willie Jones (1957-60) and moving into third place on AU's career scoring list. To move into first place, Sa'eed now needs 122 points.
• Sa'eed now stands at 494 assists and needs 12 helpers to pass Mike Sampson (1984-1988) and move into third place on AU's career assists list. 
• With two steals on Wednesday night, Sa'eed passed Jave Meade of Holy Cross (2000-04) to move into third all-time in the Patriot League for career steals with 248.

SENIOR DAY/HALL OF FAME INFORMATION

• Senior Day will take place before tip-off, so be sure to arrive early and celebrate the accomplishments of the AU Men's Basketball Class of 2020.
• The Cassell Hall of Fame Class of 2020 will be recognized at halftime. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. at the Washington College of Law. More information can be found here. 

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ARMY

• Army had its six-game winning streak snapped at the hands of Boston University on Wednesday. The streak was a new program-high for for Patriot League play. 
• The Black Knights are led by Tommy Funk, who has earned three straight PL Player of the Week awards. The senior set the new PL career assists record with 662 on Wednesday.
• Funk averages 16.8 ppg and 6.6 apg. Matt Wilson isn't far behind with 15.9 ppg and 7.5 rpg.
• Wilson leads the league in FG percentage at 66.1. 
• As a whole, Army leads the league in FG percentage at 48.2 percent. They also play unselfishly, leading the league with 16.5 apg.

MEN'S BASKETBALL "FEBRUARY 4-PACK" TICKET MINI-PLAN NOW ON SALE

• Be a part of the stretch run of Patriot League play and catch all four remaining men's home games in Bender Arena this February!  
• For just $68 you get a sideline ticket to the following games:  February 8 vs. Army, February 12 vs. Loyola, February 19 vs. Navy, & February 26 vs. Lafayette. 
• Purchase this special limited time offer at AUeagles.com/Tickets or call (202) 885-T-I-X-X by Friday February 7^th to reserve your Eagles Men's Basketball February 4-Pack today!

INDIVIDUAL GAME TICKET INFO

• The next home men's basketball game in Bender Arena will be Saturday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. vs. Army. Great seats are available for this and all remaining Patriot League basketball home games. 
• 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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