UAlbany opened its season with a 74-67 win over Rhode Island College, led by Ollie Engen’s game-high 25 points and six assists. The Great Danes built a 27-point lead early in the second half, then held on as the Anchormen mounted a late rally.

By the Numbers
  • Engen: 25 points, 6 assists
  • UAlbany: 47 rebounds; Rhode Island College: 40
  • Tyler Jones added 16 points, and Erwann Bussing scored 10.
  • UAlbany led 42-23 at halftime and by as many as 25 points in the second half.
Yes, But

UAlbany controlled much of the game, but Rhode Island College’s late surge narrowed the margin after the Great Danes had led by 14 with three minutes left.

What's Next

UAlbany travels to Manhattan on Thursday, Nov. 5, for the America East-Metro Basketball Challenge. Tipoff is at 7 p.m.

Bottom Line

Engen’s scoring and playmaking helped UAlbany secure its first win, but the late rally showed the team will need to protect big leads as the season gets underway.