University at Albany men's basketball team lost to Bryant, finishing the regular season with a score of 83-79. The Great Danes are now the No. 8 seed in the America East Playoffs and will face Vermont this Saturday.

By the Numbers
  • Muneer Newton led the team with a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds.
  • Sebastian Thomas contributed 19 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.
  • UAlbany shot 39.2% from the field and 33.3% from three, while Bryant shot 51.7% from the field and 45% from three.
  • UAlbany out-rebounded Bryant 43-41 and had 19 offensive rebounds.
  • Bryant finished the game with 13 blocks compared to UAlbany's two.
State of Play
  • UAlbany concluded the regular season with a loss to Bryant, resulting in a No. 8 seed for the America East Playoffs.
  • They will face Vermont in the upcoming playoff game on Saturday at 3:00 p.m.
  • Head Coach Dwayne Killings emphasized the need for improvement and cohesion ahead of the playoff game.
What's Next

UAlbany will play Vermont in the America East Playoffs this Saturday at 3:00 p.m., seeking to advance in the tournament despite their recent loss.

Bottom Line

Despite a strong performance by Newton and the team, UAlbany's loss to Bryant sets the stage for a challenging playoff matchup against Vermont, requiring a cohesive effort to progress in the tournament.