The Great Danes had the grit and defensive focus needed to knock off one of the America East Conference’s top contenders in their league opener. They had the late chances, too. In the end, though, the University at Albany men’s basketball program could not produce enough offense to earn the statement win Saturday it craved to start league play against UMass Lowell,

Binghamton lost its opening America East matchup of the season at NJIT 58-49. The victory against UMBC put the Southern Tier unit to .500 in the AE. The Bearcats will be back at Dr. Bai Lee Court on Thursday for its first home conference game of the campaign against Maine.

Relying on its defense, the University at Albany women’s basketball program pushed to a second consecutive win to start America East Conference play. The Great Danes topped UMass Lowell 53-39 Saturday at Costello Athletic Center in Lowell,

The Bryant basketball team topped Maine, 81-55 Saturday afternoon to open conference play.The Bulldogs were down 18-10 in the first half, but ripped off a 28-4

The Bryant men’s basketball team opens America East play on Saturday as it welcomes Maine to the Chace Athletic Center. Tip is set for 2:00 p.m. Saturday starts a 16-game conference schedule for the Black and Gold.

ALBANY – DeMarr Langford Jr. sees the chance for the Great Danes to show what they’re capable of this season when they host UMass Lowell to open America East Conference men’s basketball play.

The Binghamton Bearcats Women’s Basketball team was looking for a win against SUNY Geneseo heading into conference play. They would knock off the Knights, 75-42. Sophomore Kaylee Krysztof scored a career and game-high 17 in the win.