This Week in UAlbany Athletics: December 29

ALBANY, N.Y. - The University at Albany women's basketball team returns home to kick off 2026 and their conference season!

Thursday, January 1

The Great Danes open America East play returning from a 10-day break with a 10-3 overall record and a perfect home mark. UAlbany has been strong on both ends of the floor this season, shooting over 45 percent from the field while holding opponents to just over 51 points per game, and looks to carry that momentum into league action.

Vermont enters as one of the top teams in the conference with an 11-4 record and averages nearly 69 points per game. The Catamounts are led by Nikola Priede and Keira Hanson and bring postseason experience into the matchup. 

The all-time series is tied at 28-28, with Vermont winning the most recent meeting, 62-55, in the America East Championship.

Saturday, January 3

The Great Danes continue conference play following the break against UMass Lowell, looking to build early momentum in the America East standings. UAlbany has relied on balanced scoring, efficient shooting, and consistent rebounding throughout nonconference play.

UMass Lowell enters at 6-7 and averages over 61 points per game, led by Jaini Edmonds. The River Hawks are a perimeter-oriented team that knocks down over seven threes per contest. 

The Great Danes lead the all-time series 24-11 and earned a 59-44 win in the most recent meeting.

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