The American International College men's basketball team kicks off a two-game road swing when they visit Bentley University on Wednesday, January 16 at 7:30 p.m.
THE BUZZ:
American International College Yellow Jackets (8-8, 4-4 NE10) vs. Bentley University Falcons (14-2, 7-2 NE10)
When:Wednesday, January16 - 7:30 p.m.
Where:Dana Center Waltham, Massachusetts
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TEAM LEADERS:
AIC:
Points:Logan Santiago(10.3)
Assists:Logan Santiago(2.8)
Rebounds:Zekiah Owens(5.5)
Bentley:
Points: Ryan Richmond (21.4)
Assists: Ryan Richmond (4.0)
Rebounds: Chris Hudson (9.1)
LAST TIME OUT:
- The Yellow Jackets are coming off a 73-65 comeback win over Saint Michael's College on January 12. Down 38-25 at the break, AIC used a 48-point second half to defend home court. AIC was led by sophomore guard Adonis Williams with 23 points while grabbing four boards and dishing out four assists with three steals. (Recap)
- The Falcons had their six-game win streak snapped by The College of Saint Rose 66-61 on Saturday, January 12, their second loss of the season. (Recap)
LAST TIME THEY MET:
- The Yellow Jackets and Falcons last met on January 10, 2018, in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Falcons took the game 73-60 as they held the Yellow Jackets to just 18 second-half points.(Recap)
- Then-sophomore Zekiah Owens led the team with 14 points and four rebounds. Then-freshman Jordan Vidal was the only other Yellow Jacket in double digits with 12 points.
SCOUTING THE FALCONS:
- The Falcons are averaging an impressive 82.8 points per game, third-best in the NE10. Only Franklin Pierce University (83.4) and Saint Anselm College (85.6) are averaging more points per game.
- In the half court this season, the Falcons have shot 48.7 percent from the field. Of their shots in the half court, they have shot 296 threes, 47 mid-range shots, and 90 within 17 feet. Additionally, they are averaging 1.034 points per possession which is in the top two percent nationally according to Synergy Sports Technology.
- In transition, they are averaging 1.009 points per possession while shooting 56.9 percent.
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