BOSTON – The 2026-27 #AEHoops season got underway last week with eight of the league’s programs earning wins, including a collective 9-8 record in the men’s portion of the inaugural America East – Metro Challenge.
Need to Know
- UMass Lowell posted a 3-0 week with wins over Rivier, Merrimack and Marist.
- America East men’s teams went 9-8 in the America East-Metro Challenge with Binghamton and UMass Lowell both going 2-0.
- UNH beat Brown and Rider last week to get off to its first 2-0 start since the 2022-23 season.
- Seven AE programs earned at least one victory in the inaugural series with one game left to play. UMBC will host Iona on November 16.
- Brandon Stores Jr. hit a half court runner as time expired to lift NJIT to a thrilling 54-52 win over St. Peter’s on Sunday (Watch play)
- Newcomer Will Davies offered 21 points eight rebounds and six assists to lead Vermont past Fairfield in a matchup of preseason conference favorites on Thursday.
- Eighteen more games take place this week.
- The men’s preseason poll and All-Conference team was announced on Sept. 28 with Vermont tabbed the league’s preseason favorite.
Fans will once again be able to watch every #AEHoops game this season regardless of where they live! The majority games will air on The AE on ESPN, either ESPN+, in the United States. Games will also be available internationally on AmericaEast.TV. Those games will be available on computers, OTT devices and the brand new America East app, which is available on all IOS and Android devices and can be found by searching ‘America East Conference’ in app stores.
2026-27 Weekly Award Winners (Nov. 9)
Player of the Week
Jayden Harris, UMass Lowell – So., Forward, Dumfries, Va.
- Averaged 16.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in a 3-0 week for UMass Lowell.
- Had 26 points and 11 rebounds to lead UMass Lowell to a win over Merrimack on Thursday.
- This is Harris’ first career #AEHoops Player of the Week honor.
Rookie of the Week
Tyler Jones, UAlbany – Fr., Guard, Memphis, Tenn.
- Averaged 17.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists over three games last week.
- Led UAlbany to a win over Manhattan on Thursday contributing a career-high 23 points and three steals.
- This is Jones’ first #AEHoops Rookie of the Week honor this year.
Links
Weekly Award Winners
Nov. 9 – Player of the Week: Jayden Harris, UMass Lowell; Rookie of the Week: Tyler Jones, UAlbany
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