New York, NY - The City College of New York men's basketball program will face a high-level early-season challenge on Wednesday, November 19, when the Beavers travel to Hamden, Connecticut to take on NCAA Division I Quinnipiac University in an exhibition matchup at M&T Bank Arena at 7:00 p.m.

The game marks another step in the new era of CCNY Basketball under Head Coach Daniel Colon, who is focused on building a competitive, disciplined team that honors the Beavers' storied history while forging a modern identity. CCNY remains the only program in NCAA history to win both the NCAA Tournament and the NIT in the same season (1950), and competing against a Division I opponent offers a chance to challenge the team while connecting to that legacy.

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Looking at the Beavers (0-3 Overall)
CCNY enters Wednesday's exhibition against Quinnipiac coming off a 77–72 non-conference loss on Saturday to Johnstone and Wales. Key contributors for the Beavers include senior guard Justin Morety who is averaging 24.0 points per game, shooting 42.9% from three, and leading the team with 16 assists; freshman forward Olabanjo Aborisade contributing 13.0 points per game on 65.2% shooting; senior guard Michael Bowman adding 9.7 points per game with five made threes; freshman Samuel Olubakin, freshman forward, producing 9.0 points and 7 assists; and sophomore forward Chris Popotte averaging 6.3 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. As a team, the Beavers are putting up 72.3 points per game, shooting 42.9% from the field, and distributing 21 assists through their first three contests.

Scouting Quinnipiac (2–2 Overall)
Quinnipiac enters the week coming off a 70–64 non-conference victory over Maine. The Bobcats are averaging 68.8 points per game and are led by Jaden Zimmerman, who contributes 16.0 points per game with seven made threes; Amarri Monroe, adding 13.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game; Keith McKnight, scoring 11.5 points per game on 56.7% shooting; Grant Randall, contributing 8.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per game; and Spence Wewe, anchoring the boards with 8.3 rebounds per game. As a team, Quinnipiac averages 37.3 rebounds, 8.5 steals, and nearly six blocks per game, providing size and athleticism that will challenge CCNY's roster.

What to Watch
Wednesday's exhibition will test CCNY's rotations, offensive flow, defensive discipline, and rebounding against Division I size and athleticism. While the game does not count toward the official record, it represents a key development opportunity as the Beavers continue building momentum in Coach Colon's new era.