Patriot League Showdown: American Eagles vs. Colgate Raiders Preview
American Eagles will face off against the Colgate Raiders in a Patriot League matchup in Hamilton, New York on Wednesday at 7 p.m. EST. The Raiders have a 2-2 record at home and are ranked fourth in the Patriot League for rebounding, with Andrew Alekseyenko leading the team with 5.9 boards per game. On the other hand, American has a 2-0 record against Patriot League opponents and is fifth in the league for offensive rebounds, with Julen Iturbe leading the team with 1.5 offensive rebounds per game.
Colgate has been averaging 7.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, slightly more than the 6.8 per game allowed by American. American has been shooting at a 45.9% field goal percentage this season, which is higher than the 43.0% shooting percentage of Colgate's opponents. This matchup will be the first conference meeting of the season between the two teams.
Key players to watch include Kyle Carlesimo for the Raiders, who is shooting 40.5% from beyond the arc and averaging 8.7 points per game, and Jalen Cox, who is shooting 56.6% and averaging 15.5 points over the past 10 games. For the Eagles, Geoff Sprouse averages 2.1 made 3-pointers per game and 8.7 points, while Madden Collins is averaging 12.6 points over the last 10 games.
In their last 10 games, the Raiders have a 6-4 record, averaging 78.1 points, 31.6 rebounds, 16.9 assists, 6.5 steals, and 3.8 blocks per game. They have been shooting 49.0% from the field, with opponents averaging 72.3 points per game. The Eagles, on the other hand, have a 7-3 record in their last 10 games, averaging 76.9 points, 27.6 rebounds, 14.0 assists, 9.1 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game. They have been shooting 46.2% from the field, with opponents averaging 70.3 points per game.
In conclusion, the upcoming matchup between the American Eagles and the Colgate Raiders promises to be an exciting game between two competitive Patriot League teams.