Three in a Row for Men's Basketball

Joe Zeglinski set a school record for games played while moving into fourth place on the Hawks' all-time scoring list.

The University of Hartford men's basketball team won its third straight game by defeating the Albany Great Danes in its home conference opener on Sunday, 62-42. The Hawks never trailed, and led by double figures the entire second half thanks to a strong all-around defensive effort.

Milton Burton led the Hawks with 17 points, and was named the America East Player of the Game along with Albany's Logan Aronhalt. Genesis Maciel tied his season high with 12 points, while Joe Zeglinski added 10.

Burton and the Hawks came out on fire, as the senior from Birmingham, Alabama, nailed his first three three-point attempts to help the Hawks to an early 11-4 lead, enroute to 34-21 halftime advantage. In the game, Hartford forced 17 Albany turnovers while committing a season-low six. 

With his 10 points, Zeglinski moved past Justin Bailey for second on the Hawks' all-time Division I scoring list. He is now fourth in the all-time history of the program, behind Peter Egan (1971-75), Mark Noon (1975-79) and Vin Baker (1989-93). Zeglinski now has 1,792 points, just 63 behind Egan. Baker's all-time record is 2,238. Zeglinski also played in his 119th career game to set a school record.

Hartford begins a two-game road trip with a Tuesday night game at New Hampshire.