The American Eagles are set to face off against the Colgate Raiders on Wednesday in a Patriot League matchup. American is coming off a 78-67 victory over the Army Black Knights, led by Julen Iturbe’s 26 points. The Eagles have a strong home record, going 9-2 in games played at their own arena. They have struggled against teams with winning records, however, posting a 5-7 record in such matchups.
Colgate, on the other hand, has been strong in Patriot League play, going 5-1 against conference opponents. The Raiders are led by Jalen Cox, who is averaging 16.1 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. Andrew Alekseyenko is also a key contributor, averaging 6.3 rebounds per game, which helps Colgate rank fourth in the Patriot League in rebounding with 31.0 per game.
American has been proficient from beyond the arc, making an average of 9.1 three-pointers per game. This could be a challenge for Colgate, which allows an average of 7.9 three-pointers per game. On the other hand, Colgate has been strong from three-point range as well, making an average of 7.4 shots per game, which is 1.0 more than American allows on average.
The two teams have similar records, with American posting an 11-8 overall mark and a 4-2 record in Patriot League play, while Colgate is 11-8 overall and 5-1 in conference play. In their last 10 games, American has gone 6-4, averaging 71.3 points per game, while Colgate has also gone 6-4, averaging 78.3 points per game.
Greg Jones and Julen Iturbe have been key players for American, with Jones averaging 12.6 points per game and Iturbe averaging 12.7 points and 5.1 rebounds over the last 10 games. Ben Tweedy has also been a contributor, making an average of 1.8 three-pointers per game over the last 10 games. The matchup between American and Colgate promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to build on their recent success.