Score: UAlbany 71, Stony Brook 55

Location: Stony Brook Arena | Stony Brook, N.Y.

Records: UAlbany (4-9, 0-0 America East), Stony Brook (8-4, 0-0 CAA)

Short Story: The University at Albany men's basketball team overcame an early deficit and controlled the game the rest of the way, earning a 71-55 road victory over Stony Brook on Wednesday night.
 
Coach Killings: "I'm really proud of our team. We came to Stony Brook knowing they were undefeated at home and were able to give them their first home loss. Our guys came out ready to go and responded the way we asked them to. We challenged a couple of our seniors, Isaac and Okechukwu, to provide more leadership, and they delivered. Okechukwu had seven blocks, Isaac controlled the boards and finished through contact, and we made key defensive plays late. Amir played extremely well, and I'm really proud of his performance, but overall it was a complete team win."

Key Stats:

• Amir Lindsey led the Great Danes with 24 points, going 8-for-15 from the field and 4-for-8 from three-point range while adding six rebounds and six assists.
• Zacharie Matulu added 14 points on 5-for-8 shooting, knocking down four three-pointers as UAlbany stretched the floor offensively.
• Okechukwu Okeke finished with eight points, nine rebounds, and a program record seven blocks.
• The Great Danes shot 50.9 percent from the field and 39.1 percent from beyond the arc while holding Stony Brook to 55 points.
• UAlbany led for 33 minutes and 46 seconds and built a largest lead of 17 in the second half.

 
How it Happened:

• Stony Brook opened the game on an 8-0 run, scoring on its first four possessions before UAlbany found its footing.
• The Great Danes responded immediately with nine straight points, with three straight threes from Lindsey, Matulu, and Abidde to take their first lead of the night. 
• The teams traded baskets through the next several minutes, with UAlbany answering each Stony Brook push behind scoring from Lindsey and Jaden Kempson. Lindsey attacked in transition while Kempson and Abidde provided steady production inside.
• UAlbany began to separate midway through the first half, using defensive stops to fuel its offense. The Great Danes stretched the lead to double digits behind continued scoring from Lindsey and timely shooting from Matulu.
• The Great Danes closed the half strong and carried a 40-27 advantage into the locker room.
• Stony Brook opened the second half with a push to cut into the margin, trimming the lead with a pair of baskets, but UAlbany answered again. Lindsey connected on a pull-up jumper, and Matulu followed with another three to steady the game.
• The Seawolves made another run midway through the half, cutting the deficit to single digits, but UAlbany responded with a decisive stretch. The Great Danes pushed the lead back to double figures behind a balanced attack and continued defensive pressure.
• UAlbany maintained control down the stretch, closing the game at the free-throw line and on the glass to secure the 71-55 victory.

 
UP NEXT: UAlbany returns to action on Saturday, December 21, when the Great Danes host Cornell at the Broadview Center as part of the Holiday Hoopla. Tipoff is set for 3:00 p.m.

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