ALBANY, N.Y.- The University at Albany men's basketball team will travel to Laval, Quebec, this weekend to compete in the Northern Classic, hosted at Place Bell. The Great Danes will face Colgate on November 28 at 7:30 p.m., Fordham on November 29 at 7:30 p.m., and SUNY Oneonta on November 30 at 1:00 P.M in a stand-alone neutral site game.

Game Info

• November 28, 2025 vs Colgate

Place Bell Arena | Laval, Quebec, Canada | 7:30 p.m.
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• November 29, 2025 vs Fordham

Place Bell Arena | Laval, Quebec, Canada | 7:30 p.m.
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• November 30, 2025 vs Oneonta

Place Bell Arena | Laval, Quebec, Canada | 1:00 p.m.
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Streaming Note: Fans can watch every Northern Classic game through GS Media, which offers both a $33.99 all-access tournament pass to get coverage for every game and $15.99 for a single-day pass. Streaming access and purchase options are available here.

LEADING THE PACK:
The Great Danes enter the event averaging 76.7 points, 36.5 rebounds, 16.8 assists, and 9.5 steals per game, while shooting 48.4% from the field and 30.1% from three.

• Amir Lindsey leads UAlbany with 17.6 points per game, shooting 45.9% from the field and 35.5% from beyond the arc.
• Zacharie Matulu adds 11.8 points and 5.3 rebounds, while shooting 56.0%.
• Okechukwu Okeke provides 10.5 points and 6.0 rebounds on 80.6% shooting.

Scouting Colgate
UAlbany opens the Northern Classic on Friday, November 28, at 7:30 p.m. against Colgate. The Raiders enter averaging 75.8 points, 31.5 rebounds, 12.8 assists, and 6.3 steals per game, shooting 48.3% from the floor and 32.5% from three.

The Raiders are led by Jalen Cox, who averages 17.2 points per game on 54.9% shooting, while Andrew Alekseyenko contributes 15.5 points, and Sam Wright adds 14.2 points on 57.4% shooting.

Scouting Fordham
On Saturday, November 29 at 7:30 p.m., UAlbany faces Fordham. The Rams sit at 4–2, averaging 77.7 points, 47.2 rebounds, 17.7 assists, and 7.8 steals per game. Fordham also owns one of the country's top defenses, allowing just 60.2 points per game, which currently ranks 13th nationally.

DeJour Reaves leads the Rams with 16.0 points per game, while Rikus Schulte contributes 11.5 points and 8.8 rebounds, shooting 60.9% from the field.

Scouting Oneonta
The trip concludes on Sunday, November 30 at 1:00 p.m. against SUNY Oneonta in a stand-alone neutral site game. The Red Dragons enter averaging 74.6 points, 39.2 rebounds, 12.4 assists, and 8.0 steals per game while shooting 42.1% overall and 33.6% from three.

Kobe Long leads Oneonta with 16.2 points per game, followed by Delano Knox with 13.0 points and 7.7 rebounds, and Cam LaClair with 11.2 points.

Drive the Lane with UAlbany Hoops 
Drive the Lane with UAlbany Hoops is officially back for a fifth season! Coaches Dwayne Killings and Colleen Mullen, along with select student-athletes, will join ESPN Radio 104.5 The Team's every Monday from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. live from City Line Bar & Grill for a weekly segment entitled 'Drive the Lane with UAlbany Hoops'. Fans are invited to come out to City Line Bar & Grill to join Coach Killings, Coach Mullen, student-athletes, and the ESPN Radio 104.5 The Team crew. Food and drink specials will be available every week as the teams embark on their new seasons and talk hoops every Monday.  

Social Central
Stay up to date with UAlbany men's basketball by following the team on X (@UAlbanyMBB), Instagram (@ualbany_mbb), and the team's brand new official Facebook (UAlbany Men's Basketball) for all of the latest news and highlights throughout the year.