UAlbany enters the matchup coming off two strong wins over Siena and St. Bonaventure. Across last week's contests, the Great Danes averaged 64.5 points per game while shooting 48% from the field and nearly 39% from three. Amaya Stewart led the way with 15.5 ppg, while Delanie Hill added 12.5 ppg and Martina Borrellas provided 11.5 ppg. Defensively, UAlbany held opponents to 47.5 points per game and just 15 percent shooting from three while posting a +3.5 rebounding margin.
RPI enters at 4-2 overall, averaging 63.2 points per game while shooting 39.9% from the floor. The Engineers rely on a balanced offense led by Sophie Costello at 10.7 ppg and feature an active defensive unit that averages 11.5 steals per contest.
UAlbany leads the all-time series against RPI, 25-9. The Great Danes and Engineers met for the first time since UAlbany moved out of Division III last season. UAlbany won the matchup decisively, defeating RPI 90–42 behind a dominant second quarter and four double-figure scorers. The Great Danes controlled both ends of the floor, turning a slow start into a 48-point victory fueled by balanced offense and strong defensive pressure.
