Saturday, February 21, 2009

UMaine (4-9, 9-17) at Albany (5-8, 13-13)

Sunday, Feb. 22, 2 p.m.

Probable Starters
UAlbany
G - Tim Ambrose, 6-0, Sr. ... solid, 13.5 points, 5.2 rebounds a game
G - Anthony Raffa, 6-0, Fr. ... Jersey guy, 10.3 ppg, 2 assists
F - Will Harris, 6-6, Jr. ... Virginia transfer, 13.2 ppg, 6.5 rpg
F - Brian Connelly, 6-8, Sr. ... Hits mid-range shot, 7.8 ppg, 4.9 rpg
C - Brett Gifford, 6-11, Jr. ... 2.2 ppg, 3.8 rpg
UMaine
G - Andrew Rogers, 5-9, Fr. ... Hit three that stopped UNH's 18-0 run
G - Mark Socoby, 6-5, Jr. ... Be strong with the ball
G - Gerald McLemore, 6-3, Fr. ... 12.1 ppg is second on team
F - Sean McNally, 6-7, So. ... Aggressive play can set tone
F - Malachi Peay, 6-5, So. ... Bears best scorer around hoop

Notes
Albany has lost five straight and looks for help from forward Jerel Hastings (6-5, Sr.), forward Scotty McRae (6-8, Jr.) and guard/forward Louis Barraza (6-5, So.).
Black Bears need veteran guard Junior Bernal (6-5, Jr.) to finish season strong for any hopes of improving league standing. Forward Troy Barnies (6-7, So.) and guard Kaimondre Owes (6-4, Sr.) have provided some spark. ... Team must hit glass better than second half of UNH game if they want to win vs. rugged Danes.

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