ncaab Game Recap
Albany vs Columbia Final: 60-59 - Recap
De'Vondre Perry scored 17 points leading Albany to a 60-59 victory over Columbia at SEFCU Arena on Saturday.
Albany got 8 points from Jarvis Doles and another 8 points from Matt Cerruti. Jamel Horton contributed 6 assists, while De'Vondre Perry cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Columbia got 18 points from Ike Nweke in a losing cause and another 14 points from Liam Murphy. Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa contributed 3 assists for them, while Josh Odunowo had 9 rebounds.
Albany was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Albany won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-31.
Albany heads into a battle against Boston College. Columbia, meanwhile, will have their next action against Sacred Heart.