UAlbany defeats Stony Brook 55-71

UAlbany Edges Stony Brook Behind Balanced Attack, 71-55

In a tightly contested non-conference matchup at Stony Brook Arena, the Great Danes of UAlbany proved they were more than up to the challenge, taking down their hosts, 71-55.

The story of the game was one of UAlbany's balanced attack, as Amir Lindsey led the charge with 24 points on 4-of-8 three-point shooting. Okechukwu Okeke chipped in with eight points and nine rebounds, while six assists also found their way into the stat sheet for Lindsey.

Stony Brook, meanwhile, struggled to find its footing behind Erik Pratt, who put up a strong effort of his own with 20 points, including two from beyond the arc. The Seawolves' rebounding edge was not enough to overcome UAlbany's superior performance on the glass and overall shooting percentages.

Halftime saw Stony Brook trailing by just seven points, but UAlbany's offense continued to click in the second half, ultimately leading to a 16-point final margin of victory. The Great Danes' largest lead came at one point when they were up by 17 points, putting pressure on Stony Brook to mount a comeback.

UAlbany's balanced attack was key in this matchup, as both team's shooting percentages were significantly higher than their opponents'. UAlbany's field goal percentage sat at an impressive 51.0%, while Stony Brook managed just 33.0%.

Stony Brook's largest lead came early in the first half when they trailed by eight points. However, UAlbany responded with a strong second-half effort to claim victory.

Ultimately, it was UAlbany who took home the win behind their balanced attack and superior shooting percentages.