Who's Playing

American @ Lafayette

Regular Season Records: American 17-14; Lafayette 10-22

What to Know

The American Eagles and the Lafayette Leopards are set to clash at 4 p.m. ET March 5 at Kirby Sports Center in the third round of the Patriot League Conference Tourney. The Eagles will be seeking to avenge the 70-59 loss they suffered the last time these two teams played January 18th.

American earned some more postseason success in their contest this past Thursday. They escaped with a win against the Navy Midshipmen by the margin of a single free throw, 52-51. American can attribute much of their success to forward Johnny O'Neil, who had 15 points along with nine rebounds and four blocks.

Meanwhile, Lafayette was able to grind out a solid win over the Lehigh Mountain Hawks this past Thursday, winning 71-64. Lafayette relied on the efforts of forward Josh Rivera, who had 24 points, and forward Leo O'Boyle, who had 14 points in addition to nine boards. O'Boyle had some trouble finding his footing against the Bucknell Bison last week, so this was a step in the right direction.

American is expected to win this handily, but they should have beaten the Holy Cross Crusaders Feb. 11 easily too and instead slipped up with a 74-66. In other words, don't count the Leopards out just yet.

How To Watch

  • When: Sunday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: Kirby Sports Center -- Easton, Pennsylvania
  • TV: CBS Sports Network
  • Live Stream: CBSSports.com or fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Watch on your Phone: CBS Sports App
  • Watch on Connected TV: CBS Sports App on Roku and Fire TV

Odds

The Leopards are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Eagles, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 2.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Lafayette have won ten out of their last 15 games against American.

  • Jan 18, 2023 - Lafayette 70 vs. American 59
  • Dec 30, 2022 - American 60 vs. Lafayette 47
  • Feb 02, 2022 - Lafayette 71 vs. American 62
  • Jan 24, 2022 - Lafayette 69 vs. American 56
  • Feb 26, 2020 - American 79 vs. Lafayette 59
  • Feb 01, 2020 - Lafayette 82 vs. American 70
  • Feb 20, 2019 - Lafayette 70 vs. American 68
  • Jan 19, 2019 - Lafayette 84 vs. American 79
  • Feb 27, 2018 - Lafayette 93 vs. American 86
  • Feb 17, 2018 - Lafayette 90 vs. American 85
  • Jan 20, 2018 - Lafayette 62 vs. American 53
  • Feb 15, 2017 - Lafayette 78 vs. American 65
  • Jan 18, 2017 - American 71 vs. Lafayette 57
  • Feb 17, 2016 - American 60 vs. Lafayette 59
  • Jan 20, 2016 - American 81 vs. Lafayette 73