Score: UAlbany 90, Oneonta 62
 
Location: Place Bell | Laval, Quebec, Canada
 
Records: UAlbany (3-6, 0-0 America East), Oneonta (2-4, 0-0 SUNYAC)
 
Short Story: UAlbany closed out its Northern Classic slate with a 90-62 win over SUNY Oneonta in Laval, Quebec.
 
Coach Dwayne Killings: "This trip has been great for us in a lot of ways. It woke some guys up and gave us a clearer picture of our lineups and what we need to improve, especially our defensive energy, focus, and overall toughness. We schedule one of the toughest non-conference slates in the country because we want these challenges, even when they're painful. The lessons we've learned will help us grow as we get back in the gym and prepare for Columbia, who's been playing really well at home. We'll be ready, but we have to do the things it takes to win."
 
Key Stats:

• Okechukwu Okeke led UAlbany with seventeen points on 8-for-10 (80.0%) and added twelve rebounds, two assists, one block, and one steal.
• Amir Lindsey scored sixteen points on 6-for-10 (60.0%) and 4-for-5 at the line (80.0%).
• Nas Muhammad finished with sixteen points, going 6-for-12 (50.0%) and 3-for-8 from three (37.5%), adding eight rebounds and three assists.
• Isaac Abidde added fourteen points on 5-for-9 (55.6%) and 4-for-6 from three (66.7%), with seven rebounds.
• Ma'Kye Taylor recorded four points, seven rebounds, and four assists.
• Team totals: 34-for-68 FG (50.0%), 7-for-21 3PT (33.3%), 15-for-22 FT (68.2%).

How it Happened:

• UAlbany opened the afternoon with quick scoring inside as Okeke and Abidde finished at the rim, followed by threes from Abidde and Muhammad to make it 14-7 early.
• The Great Danes continued to push the pace, with Muhammad scoring two straight baskets in transition to extend the lead to 23-12 at the twelve-minute mark.
• A putback from Taylor and a corner three from Jaden Kempson helped UAlbany maintain control midway through the half.
• Muhammad added another three from the left wing, and Abidde scored through contact to stretch the margin to 36-25. Okeke scored twice late in the period to help UAlbany take a 45-32 halftime lead.
• The Great Danes opened the second half with their best run of the day. Abidde knocked down a three, Muhammad scored on a drive, and Kempson found Okeke for a dunk to make it 54-34.
• UAlbany continued to control the paint as Taylor scored inside, Abidde added back-to-back layups, and Muhammad finished at the rim to push the lead to 72-47.
• A late three from Muhammad and a strong baseline take from Abidde kept the offense rolling into the closing minutes.
• The Great Danes closed the afternoon with a balanced scoring stretch that included a Kempson pull-up, an Okeke finish off a spin move, and a late jumper from Taylor to lock in the 90-62 final.

UP NEXT: UAlbany returns to action on Saturday, Dec. 6, traveling to New York City to face Columbia at Schiller Court at Levien Gymnasium. Tipoff is set for 5:35 p.m. 

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