- Matchup: Albany Great Danes vs Yale Bulldogs
- Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
- Venue: MassMutual Center, Springfield, MA
- Broadcast: ESPNU
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This Wednesday, the MassMutual Center will host a thrilling contest as the Yale Bulldogs (10-1) take on the Albany Great Danes (3-7).
In their previous outing, the Albany Great Danes fell to Columbia, ending the game at a 93-65 deficit. Albany recorded a shooting percentage of 36.7% (22 of 60) and managed to hit only 3 of their 24 three-point attempts. At the charity stripe, they converted 18 of 27 free throw attempts, resulting in a 66.7% success rate. The Great Danes secured a total of 20 rebounds, eight of which were offensive, and dished out 15 assists, while also committing 11 turnovers and making 7 steals. Defensively, Albany struggled, allowing Columbia to shoot 54.8% (34 of 62). Columbia, meanwhile, recorded 19 assists, 6 steals, and pulled down 39 rebounds (9 offensive, 30 defensive), without blocking any shots. Columbia achieved an impressive 84.2% at the free throw line, converting 16 of their 19 attempts, along with 9 of 25 from beyond the arc. Albany committed 17 fouls, while Columbia had 20.
Key performer Jaden Kempson contributed significantly, connecting on 44.4% of his field goals while recording 3 assists and grabbing 3 rebounds in 27 minutes of play, finishing with 13 points on 4 of 9 shooting.
The Great Danes come into this matchup with a 3-7 record. They average 75.0 points per game, placing them 238th nationally, with a shooting percentage of 46.1%. Albany hits 28.9% of their three-point attempts (69 of 239) and 66.4% from the free throw line. Collectively, they average 36.7 rebounds and have tallied 160 assists this season, ranking 66th in Division 1 for assists. They turnover the ball 13.5 times per game and average 18.3 personal fouls per contest.
Defensively, Albany forces 12.6 turnovers per game and draws 13.5 personal fouls. They limit opponents to 29.8% on three-point shots and rank 194th in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 73.7. The Great Danes surrender a shooting percentage of 44.3% (263 of 594) and give up an average of 34.2 rebounds per game. They stand at 230th nationally for assists allowed, with 133 given up this season.
In their most recent game, the Yale Bulldogs secured a victory against UIC, winning 80-66. Yale allowed UIC to grab 33 rebounds in total (14 offensive). Yale shot 30.4% from beyond the arc, converting 7 of 23 attempts, and finished 15 of 17 at the free throw line (88.2%). Defensively, the Bulldogs allowed UIC to shoot just 33.8% (22 of 65). Yale shot 42.9% from the field, hitting 24 of 56 attempts, and their long-range shooting was top-notch, as they converted 9 of 20 attempts for a 45.0% rate. They capitalized at the line, making 23 of 28 shots for an 82.1% success rate. UIC committed 23 fouls, allowing Yale ample opportunities at the charity stripe, while the Bulldogs recorded just 7 turnovers and had 3 steals. Yale logged 28 defensive rebounds alongside 11 offensive boards for a total of 39 rebounds in the game.
Trevor Mullin was a standout player for Yale, tallying 22 points in 25 minutes, complemented by 1 assist. He achieved a field goal percentage of 54.5% (6 of 11) and grabbed 3 rebounds.
With a record of 10-1 so far this season, the Bulldogs average 15.6 personal fouls per game while shooting 80.1% from the free throw line. They support teammates with 17.6 assists per game, ranking 42nd nationally, and average just 9.3 turnovers. Yale has netted 954 points this year (averaging 86.7 per game) and pulls down an average of 33.8 rebounds.
On the defensive side, Yale holds opponents to 33.9% shooting from three-point range (95 of 280), and teams convert 69.6% of their free throws against them. They concede an average of 12.1 assists and 29.3 rebounds per game, ranking 95th and 10th in college basketball, respectively. The Bulldogs rank 115th in points allowed per game at 70.1. Additionally, they force 12.4 turnovers per game and allow opposing teams to shoot 43.2% from the field (174th in college basketball).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Take Albany
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