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- Binghamton (11-5, 2-1 AE) is off to its best start since the 2003-04 season. The Bearcats defeated Hartford 64-59 on Saturday behind 27 points by senior guard Imani Watkins. Sophomore guard Kai Moon had 16 points while junior forward Rebecca Carmody finished with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Senior forward Alyssa James, meanwhile, grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds. 

- Watkins continues to lead the America East and now ranks No. 14 in the nation with 21.4 points per game. She also is second in the conference in steals (2.6 spg.). James is tops in the America East and second in the nation with 4.3 blocks per game. She is also third in the America East in rebounding (9.0 rpg.). 

- As a team, Binghamton leads the conference and is third in the nation with 7.3 blocks per game. The Bearcats are also first in the America East in rebounding (42.1 rpg.) and are second in scoring (67.9 ppg.)

- James currently has 229 career blocks. She is two rejections away from tying the America East all-time record (231 by Jamie Cassidy of Maine from 1996-00) and seven from the Binghamton program record of 236, set by current Associate Head Coach Leah (Truncale) Bowers from 1998-02.

- Albany (14-3, 3-1 AE) is the six-time defending America East champion. Most recently, the Great Danes defeated Maine 68-54 on Saturday. Jessica Fequiere, who ranks second in the America East with 19.4 points per game, poured in a game-high 35 points. As a team, Albany leads the America East in scoring (69.9 ppg.).

- Albany leads the all-time series 37-25, having won the past 15 meetings. Binghamton's last victory in the series was a 41-40 decision at Albany on Feb. 20, 2011. During the Great Danes' current win streak, the two teams have met in the conference tournament three times (2012, 2014 & 2016). 


BEARCATS BY THE NUMBERS

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With a .351 field goal percentage defense, Binghamton is ranked first in the America East and No. 22 in the nation.

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Binghamton and Albany are the top two offensive teams in the America East. The Great Danes are averaging 69.9 points per game while the Bearcats are putting up 67.9 points per night. 

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With 229 career blocks, senior center Alyssa James needs two more rejections to tie Jamie Cassidy of Maine (1996-00) for the America East all time record (231). She is also seven blocks away of tying current Binghamton Associate Head Coach Leah (Truncale) Bowers for the school record (236). 

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As a team, Binghamton ranks third in the nation with 7.3 blocks per game.

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Senior guard Imani Watkins has been named the America East Player of the Week three times this season, which ties Laine Kurpniece (2005-06) for the most selections by a Binghamton player in a season.

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Senior guard Imani Watkins has scored at least 20 points in six straight games.

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Sophomore guard Kai Moon has reached double figures in scoring six straight games. 

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Senior center Alyssa James has 18 career games at Binghamton with at least five blocks. 

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Senior guard Imani Watkins, who is averaging 21.4 points per game, is on track for the highest single-season average in Binghamton program history.

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Senior guard Imani Watkins scored a career-high 36 points against Cornell on Dec. 18 -- the most by a Binghamton player since 1999.

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Senior guard Imani Watkins has 40 career games with at least 20 points.

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As a team, Binghamton leads the America East with 41.3 rebounds per game.

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Senior guard Imani Watkins currently has 1,810 career points, which ranks third all-time in Binghamton program history and is ranked No. 14 all-time in the America East Conference. In second place in Binghamton program history is Sarah Cartmill (1998-02) with 1,836 career points.