Manhattan University Athletics

Riverdale, N.Y. (January 29, 2007)- Manhattan will look to get back in the win column on Tuesday, January 30, when the Jaspers host MAAC preseason favorite Marist College at 7:00 p.m. at Draddy Gym.  This will be the first of two meetings between Manhattan and the Red Foxes this season.

Today's Matchup: The Jaspers continue a two-game home stand, welcoming preseason MAAC pick Marist College to Draddy Gym on Tuesday, January 30, with tipoff slated for 7:00 p.m. Manhattan leads the all-times series, 15-10, though the Jaspers have won seven of the last nine meetings. In each of the last two seasons, the home team has won each meetings, as Manhattan earned a 90-79 decision in Riverdale, but dropped a 77-68 decision in Poughkeepsie.

What's Next?: Following today's game, the Jaspers go back on the road, traveling back to Western New York to take on Niagara University at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 2, in a game that will be televised on ESPNU. The Purple Eagles are the only MAAC team the Jaspers have not yet faced. Manhattan leads the all-time series, 42-19, including eight of the last 10 meetings. The Jaspers and Niagara split the season series last year, with each team winning on the road. The Purple Eagles posted a 67-51 win in Draddy Gym, while Manhattan overcame a seven point overtime deficit on the way to an 82-81 win at the Gallagher Center. In the last four meetings at Niagara, Manhattan has won three, though the four games were decided by a total of 14 points, with the last two games being decided in overtime, with each team winning one.

All-time record: Manhattan is in its 101st season of men's basketball. The Jaspers' overall record is 1200-1032 (.538), while the team has posted a 198-196 (.503) record over 25+ seasons of MAAC play. The men's basketball program was established in 1904-05 and has taken two seasons off (1943-44 and 1944-45) due to World War II. In 55 of the program's 100 seasons, including the last five seasons, the Jaspers have posted a .500 or better record.

Jaspers Live on the Internet: For the ninth consecutive year, Manhattan College's men's basketball games will be broadcast live via the Internet. In partnership with Stretch Internet, followers of Manhattan basketball can now access the live play-by-play of all Jasper games. A link to the broadcast is available on Manhattan College's website (GoJaspers.com). Ed Cohen and Brian Mahoney will serve as the voices of Jasper basketball. Each broadcast will begin with the "Coach's Pre-Game Report" 15 minutes prior to tip-off.

The DA Is On The Case: Sophomore Devon Austin is playing a large role in the Manhattan offense, and is consistently putting together double-figure scoring efforts. Austin has reached double-digits in the scoring column in 11 of his last 12 games. He has scored at least 10 points in 14 of the 18 games he has played in.

Home Or The Road In MAAC Play, Can You Tell The Difference?: Through games of January 28, Manhattan has posted a 2-3 record in conference home games, but is a perfect 5-0 on the road (along with Loyola). This is not an uncommon occurrence this season in the MAAC. Looking at the conference as a whole, the home team has compiled a 26-25 record in MAAC play, while the road team is 25-26.

Manhattan College Basketball Weekly: Beginning Friday, January 12, Manhattan College Basketball Weekly will air the first of nine episodes, stretching over the 2006-07 men's basketball season. Hosted by Ed Cohen, the show will take an in-depth look at the past and present of Manhattan basketball, and will also highlight other great moments in Jasper athletic history. The show will air every Friday at 4:00 p.m. and will replay at 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays on SportNet New York.