SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. -- The Skidmore College men's basketball team begins its quest for its third Liberty League title when it hosts Ithaca on Saturday.

The Thoroughbreds return 10 players and four starters from last year's team that advanced to the Liberty League semifinal, posting an overall record of 16-10 and a conference record of 10-6.

Among the returners are two-time All-Liberty League First Team selection guard Aldin Medunjanin and 2013-2014 All-Liberty League Honorable Mention selections Erik Sanders and Connor Merrill. Sanders led the team in scoring and field goal percentage last season, while Merrill ranked first in rebounds per game and blocked shots.

Skidmore takes on the Bombers at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15.