2016-17 America East Preview

Under new coach, UMBC hopes to realize potential

The last time UMBC recorded a winning season was 2008. That year, the Retrievers finished atop the America East (AE) and won their first championship in program history. In the eight years...


2016-17 America East Preview

UMass Lowell remains motivated despite playoff ineligibility

Since transitioning from Division II to Division I and joining the America East (AE) Conference in 2013-14, UMass Lowell has exceeded expectations. The River Hawks were picked to finish last in their...


2016-17 America East Preview

Defending champions Stony Brook reload after loss of Jameel Warney

Just last season, Stony Brook enjoyed a 26-7 record, including a 14-2 mark in conference play. The Seawolves’ star big man, America East (AE) Player of the Year Jameel Warney, had his...


2016-17 America East Preview

Sophomore guard Rebecca Carmody to contribute on both sides of the ball

Carmody’s versatility, which allows her to play four positions, is what takes her game to the next level. ...


2016-17 America East Preview

New Hampshire looks to reach title game in 2016-17

Last season, for the second consecutive year, New Hampshire was eliminated in the semifinal round of the America East (AE) Tournament. This year the Wildcats want to finally take that next step...


2016-17 America East Preview

Small ball key for Albany in 2016-17

No Peter Hooley. No Evan Singletary. No conference title to defend. For the Albany men’s basketball team, the end of its 2015-16 campaign might have felt like the end of an era....


2016-17 America East Preview

Junior guard Imani Watkins to continue offensive prowess at two position

If you’ve seen a Binghamton women’s basketball game in the last two years, there’s a good chance you’ve also seen Imani Watkins blazing past the opposition’s defense or pickpocketing an opponent. ...


2016-17 America East Preview

Vermont's four returning starters aim for repeat trip to America East Championship

After taking a 9-point lead into halftime of last season’s America East (AE) Championship game, it seemed as though Vermont would get a chance to play in the NCAA Tournament. Instead, the...


2016-17 America East Preview

Thomas Bruce poised to become offensive threat

Standing at 6-foot-9 and 225 pounds, sophomore forward Thomas Bruce is an imposing figure. A product of Maryland’s DeMatha Catholic High School — a basketball powerhouse that has produced multiple NBA stars...


2016-17 America East Preview

Willie Rodriguez looks to repeat as Binghamton men's basketball's leading scorer

The pictures adorning the media room of the Events Center tell the story of Binghamton’s potential on the court. Their narrative travels all the way from the construction of the Events Center...