ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Albany Defeats UMBC 78-74
Albany earned a 78-74 victory over UMBC on Thursday, getting 22 points from Byron Joshua at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena.
Justin Neely had 13 points for Albany and Amar'e Marshall chipped in with 11 points. Amar'e Marshall had 4 assists for them, while Justin Neely was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
UMBC got a 24-point performance from Marcus Banks Jr., who was supported by 20 points from Marlon Short. Louie Jordan had 3 assists in a losing cause for UMBC, while Marlon Short grabbed 7 rebounds.
Albany was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Albany had a 38-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Albany heads into a battle against NJIT. UMBC, meanwhile, will have their next action against Vermont.