The Friday Fives

Top plays, marquee matchups, stats to know and the usual array of links. You know the deal, it's the Friday Fives. Have a great weekend, everyone!

Top Plays




Marquee Matchups

MBB: Stony Brook at Vermont, Friday 7 p.m. (ESPNU)

A rematch of last year's title game between the two of the league's current top teams on national television? What more can you ask for?

WBB: Hartford at Albany, Saturday 2 p.m.

Albany has looked very strong so far in conference play. What will happen when Hartford comes to town, just a few weeks removed from being in the Mid-Major Top-25?

MBB: Albany at Hartford, Saturday 7 p.m.

Another matchup between these two schools is a big statement game. Albany is looking to stay in the top group (along with Stony Brook and Vermont right now), while Hartford is trying to bust into that group with a win.

WBB: Vermont at Stony Brook, Saturday 2 p.m.

Currently one game apart in the standings, Saturday represents a huge opportunity for the Seawolves as they  continue the turnaround from a season ago. Vermont, off to a 3-1 start in conference, may be coming together at the right time.

MBB: Binghamton at Maine, Saturday 2 p.m.

Binghamton nearly beat Hartford on the road earlier in the year. Can they get the first conference win against a Maine squad that lost a close contest to the Hawks? Both teams need this game and it should be fun to watch.

5 in the Top 50 - Men

The following players appear in the top 50 in the NCAA in various stats.

• Jacob Iati (Alb): 15th in 3-pt FG made per game (3.1)
• Jordan Reed (Bing): T-22nd in double-doubles (7)
• Jacob Iati (Alb): 29th in 3-pt FG% (43.1)
• Jordan Reed (Bing): 42nd in rebounds per game (9.1)
• Jameel Warney (SBU): Would be 10th in FG% (61.3) -- Players must average 5 FG made per game to be eligible for top 50. Warney is one short of qualifying.

5 in the Top 50 - Women

The following players appear in the top 50 in the NCAA in various stats.

• Lindsey Lowrie (Alb): 6th in 3-pt FG% (46.5)
• Mo Moran (BU): 10th in assist/turnover ratio (2.61)
• Raven Harris (UMBC): 12th in steals per game (3.56)
• Mo Moran (BU): 14th in assists per game (6.4)
• Chantell Alford (BU): T-14th in 3-pt FG made per game (3)

Linked Up

Four Maine baseball players were named to College Sports Madness preseason teams.

Speaking of the Black Bears, just four days until Beach Night in Orono!

Check out a video recap of Vermont's "Rally Against Cancer" Celebrity Server Night.

If you haven't seen it yet, check out the America East "You Can Play" video.

Also be on the lookout for the eighth season of America East On Campus, set to debut this Saturday on TV. Check the article for your local listing.