WALTHAM, Mass. – The Bentley men's basketball team hosts American International for a midweek Northeast 10 game Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 7:30 p.m.
 
Carroll-ing this time of year
Joe Carroll was perfect shooting the ball during Bentley's 67-60 win over Franklin Pierce (Jan. 10). He shot 4-for-4 from the floor, including 3-for-3 from beyond the arc, and he made his one free-throw attempt. Carroll is shooting 57.5-percnt from the floor this season, including a 42.9-percent mark from distance.
 
Positive percentages
Bentley is limiting opponents to shooting just 39.5-percent from the floor this season, which is tied with Pace for the best defensive mark in the NE10. On the offensive end, the Falcons are shooting 46.0-percent – good for fourth in the conference. Chase Clarke's 55.5 field-goal percentage ranks fifth in the NE10, and Cooper Farrall ranks eighth at 52.9-percent.
 
Go get it
Bentley continues to lead the NE10 in rebounding by averaging 41.0 boards per game. The Falcons are the only team with three players in the conference's top 10 for rebounding. Cooper Farrall (9.2) ranks fourth, Chase Clarke (7.6) is fifth, and Cash McClure (7.0) ranks ninth.
 
One-two punch
In addition to their efficient rebounding, Cooper Farrall and Cash McClure both rank among the conference's top 10 in scoring. Farrall is sixth with an average of 15.6 points per game, and McClure ranks eighth by averaging 15.0 points per game.
 
Nothin' but net
Bentley is shooting 80.0-percent from the free-throw line, which rank second in the NE10 (St. Michael's, 80.4-percent). Cash McClure's 91.7 free-throw percentage is second in the NE10, and Mantas Zilys ranks fourth with an 87.5 free-throw percentage. As a team, the Falcons' free-throw percentage is tied for fifth in the nation.
 
Scouting American International (2-13, 1-4 NE10)
The Yellow Jackets enter Wednesday's game with six consecutive losses. Their last win was a month ago against Franklin Pierce, 78-76 (Dec. 15). AIC has the lowest scoring offense in the NE10 by averaging 65.1 points per game. The team shoots 40.1-percent from the floor, and 30.4-percent from 3-point range. Coleman Hopson leads AIC in scoring (12.9), and the leading rebounder is Aguibou Balde (6.2). Chase Nelsen has a team-high 29 made 3-pointers while shooting 32.6-percent from distance.