AExtra: AEC Rewind: 2/18/13

A big week in the America East came to an end and four new champions were crowned. In track and field, the Albany Great Danes swept both title to continue their dominance. Meanwhile, yesterday the UMBC men were crowned swimming and diving champions along with the New Hampshire women for the first time since 2006. In case you were busy keeping up with all the championship action this weekend, we've got a full recap of all conference basketball action, with more on spring sports coming tomorrow. It's your AEC Rewind!

Box Scores, Recaps and Highlights

Men's Basketball

at Albany 75, Hartford 49: Box/Recap/Highlights

Top Performer

Jacob Iati (Alb): 18 points (6-9 FG; 4-5 3FG; 2-2 FT), 4 steals, 2 rebounds, 1 assist

Big Stat

Albany is really dangerous when it shoots the three well and that's exactly what happened on Saturday. Highlighted by Iati's 4-5 showing from distance, the Great Danes poured in 10 triples in 16 attempts against Hartford. No Albany player that attempted a three-point field goal shot less than 50 percent from beyond the arc.

Supporting Cast

Mike Black chipped in 14 points for Albany while Mark Nwakamma was the leading scorer for Hartford with 12 points. Nate Sikma also reached double-figures for the Hawks, nailing two threes and finishing with 10 points.

Local Media

Albany Times Union

at Boston U. 68, New Hampshire 56: Box/Recap/Highlights

Top Performer

Maurice Watson Jr. (BU): 13 points (4-9 FG; 1-1 3FG; 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals

Big Stat

The Terriers were red hot in the first half, hitting their first eight shots of the game. Shortly thereafter, Boston U. ripped off a 15-2 run that produced all the cushion it would need for the rest of the game. The balanced scoring attack produced four starters in double-figures.

Supporting Cast

Dom Morris also had 13 points for the Terriers to go with a eight boards. Teammates Malik Thomas and D.J. Irving each chipped in 10 points. For New Hampshire, Chris Pelcher shot five of six from the field to rack up 15 points.

Local Media

Maine 64, at Binghamton 60: Box/Recap

Top Performer

Jordan Reed (Bing): 29 points (9-32 FG; 0-1 FT; 11-15 FT), 17 rebounds, 1 assist

Big Stat

Neither team shot the ball exceptionally well in this game, but Maine was able to get to the free throw line 38 times compared to Binghamton's 23. The Black Bears converted on 22 of those attempts, seven more than the Bearcats, which was a huge factor in the four point win.

Supporting Cast

Zarko Valjarevic had huge game of his own, netting 25 points while making 10 of his 12 free throws. He was joined in double figures by teammates Justin Edwards (12) and Alasdair Fraser (10). For the Bearcats, Jimmy Gray had 13 points to go with Reed's big game.

Local Media

Jameel Warney

at Stony Brook 65, Vermont 48: Box/Recap/Highlights

Top Performer

Jameel Warney (SBU): 12 points (5-5 FG; 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, 1 assist

Big Stat

Stony Brook ramped up the defensive pressure in the second half, holding Vermont to just seven field goals on 24.1 percent shooting. All the while, the Seawolves shot 48 percent for the game and scored 24 points off of 13 Catamount turnovers.

Supporting Cast

Marcus Rouse came off the bench to contribute 16 big points for Stony Brook while Tommy Brenton also had 13. For Vermont, Sandro Carissimo led the way with 14 point on six of 11 shooting. Luke Apfeld (12) and Trey Blue (10) also had double-figures.

Local Media

Women's Basketball

Albany 69, at Hartford 55: Box/Recap

Top Performer

Julie Forster (Alb): 14 points (6-11 FG; 2-3 3FG), 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

Big Stat

Albany made its shots at a high percentage throughout the game as the offense continues to be extremely difficult for opposing teams to shut down. The team shot 53.7 percent for the game and seven of the eight Great Danes who made shots were 50 percent or above from the field.

Supporting Cast

Sarah Royals used four triples to end with 16 points on the day, while Sheeresha Richards and Margarita Rosario both had 10. For Hartford, Amber Bepko continued her strong year by netting 16 points, while Ruthanne Doherty chipped in 11.

Local Media

Hartford Courant

at Boston U. 59, New Hampshire 45: Box/Recap/Highlights

Top Performer

Rashidat Agboola (BU): 12 points (5-10 FG; 2-4 FT), 9 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks, 2 assists

Big Stat

The Terrier bench outplayed its opposition, led by 15 big points from Danielle Callahan. Overall, the reserves from Boston U. had 21 points to New Hampshire's six. That gap of 15 points is closely aligned to the 14 point margin of victory.

Supporting Cast

Mo Moran nearly racked up a double-double with nine point and eight helpers, while the Wildcats were led by 12 points from Elizabeth Belanger.

Maine 74, at Binghamton 68: Box/Recap

Top Performer

Liz Wood (Maine): 22 points (7-13 FG; 2-5 3FG; 6-10 FT), 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

Big Stat

The free throw line became a huge factor in this game, with Maine taking full advantage. The Black Bears, led by Liz Wood's 10 attempts, got to the line 31 times for 19 points compared Binghamton's six free throws on 16 attempts.

Supporting Cast

Mikaela Gustafsson had 12 points for Maine while Lauren Bodine and Sophie Weckstrom chipped in 11. For the Bearcats, Jasbriell Swain led the way with 15 points.

Local Media

at Vermont 46, Stony Brook 43: Box/Recap/Highlights

Top Performer

Jessica Previlon (SBU): 12 points (3-7 FG; 6-10 FT), 11 rebounds, 1 assist

Big Stat

Vermont's bench came through in a big way during this close game, scoring 21 points to Stony Brook's five. Sam Simononis led the charge for the Catamount reserves, netting 11 points on the strength of three triples.

Supporting Cast

Lauren Buschmann joined Simononis is double-figures, racking up 10 points, five rebounds and three blocks for Vermont. For Stony Brook, Brittany Snow added 10 points and Chikilra Goodman nearly had a double-double with nine points and 10 rebounds.