- Matchup: Albany Great Danes vs UMass Minutemen
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Venue: Mullins Center, Amherst, MA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the UMass Minutemen (0-1) will welcome the Albany Great Danes (0-1) to the Mullins Center for an exciting college basketball clash.
In their previous outing, the Albany Great Danes faced a tough match against Marquette, ending in a defeat with a score of 80-53. Albany posted a field goal percentage of 28.4%, hitting 19 out of 67 attempts. The team struggled from beyond the arc, making only 5 of 30. They fared better at the free-throw line, converting 10 of 14 shots for a 71.4% success rate. On the boards, Albany collected 39 rebounds, including 16 offensive ones, and registered 11 assists while forcing 14 turnovers and grabbing 8 steals. Defensively, they allowed Marquette to shoot 41.4% (24 of 58) and give up 41 rebounds (14 offensive, 27 defensive), without any blocks. Marquette also shot well from the free throw line at 69.2%, hitting 27 of 39 attempts and managed to make 5 of their 24 three-point shots. Albany was tagged with 27 fouls while Marquette had 16.
Notably, Amir Lindsey contributed significantly, scoring 20 points on 7 of 17 shooting, and pulling down 8 rebounds over 35 minutes of play. He recorded a shooting percentage of 41.2% and had 3 assists.
As they enter this matchup, Albany’s record stands at 0-1. The team has been averaging just 53.0 points per game, placing them 341st nationwide, while shooting 28.4% overall. From three-point range, they have managed a meager 16.7% (5 of 30) and are hitting 71.4% of their free throws. On the glass, Albany averages 43.0 rebounds and has produced 11 assists this season, ranking 302nd in overall passing. Possession is a concern as they turn the ball over 23.0 times per game and commit 27.0 fouls on average.
Defensively, the Great Danes are forcing their opponents into an average of 14.0 turnovers per game, while also drawing 16.0 fouls. They are allowing 20.8% shooting from three-point range and rank 280th in the nation for points allowed (80.0 PPG). Albany’s defense shows a shooting percentage against of 41.4% (24 of 58) and concedes 45.0 rebounds per game, ranking them 221st for assists conceded with 16 allowed this season.
In their last contest, the UMass Minutemen suffered a tough loss, finishing 78-72 against Marshall. On the boards, UMass allowed Marshall to grab 35 rebounds, including 8 offensive. From long range, UMass shot 33.3%, hitting 10 out of 30 attempts, and were 14 of 19 from the free-throw line (73.7%). Marshall made 27 of 56 field goal attempts for a shooting percentage of 48.2%. The Minutemen closed out the game hitting 23 of 55 attempts, achieving a percentage of 41.8%. From beyond the arc, UMass managed to convert 5 of 18 (27.8%) and had a successful 58.3% at the line. Despite committing 20 turnovers, UMass registered 13 steals. They secured 17 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards for a total of 24 in the game.
Player Marcus Banks Jr. played a pivotal role in the UMass lineup, scoring 18 points with a shooting accuracy of 50.0% on 7 of 14 attempts. He also contributed 2 rebounds and 3 assists over 36 minutes.
Currently, UMass stands at 0-1 this season. The Minutemen’s offensive efforts have resulted in a shooting percentage of 41.8%, ranking 254th in the nation, with a total of 72 points scored this year and an average of 28.0 rebounds per game. They are managing 18.0 assists per game, ranking them 117th nationally, but they struggle with 20.0 turnovers and 20.0 personal fouls on average, converting 58.3% of their free throws.
On the defensive end, UMass allows 33.3% on three-point attempts and 73.7% shooting from the line by opponents. They give up an average of 22.0 assists and 40.0 rebounds per game, which ranks them poorly at 353rd and 286th respectively. With an average of 78.0 points allowed per game, UMass ranks 261st in Division 1. They do force an impressive 26.0 turnovers on average but allow opponents to shoot 48.2% from the field, placing them 301st in the nation.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Pick: Choose UMass
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