- Matchup: Albany Great Danes vs Vermont Catamounts
- Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Venue: Patrick Gymnasium, Burlington, VT
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Tuesday, Patrick Gymnasium will host an exciting clash as the Vermont Catamounts (19-11) face off against the Albany Great Danes (10-19).
The Albany Great Danes recently triumphed over New Hampshire, securing an 84-61 victory in their previous game. In terms of fouls, the Great Danes recorded 18 while New Hampshire had 10. Albany hit 8 of 31 attempts from beyond the arc. New Hampshire, on the other hand, struggled at the free-throw line, converting just 13 of 25 attempts for a 52.0% success rate. The Wildcats managed 28 rebounds, evenly split between offensive and defensive boards, but did not record any blocks. They also provided 12 assists and secured 10 steals during the match. Defensively, Albany limited their opponents to 35.1% shooting from the field, allowing 20 out of 57 attempts. Albany also logged 22 assists, forced 12 turnovers, and claimed 8 steals, while grabbing 40 rebounds, including 12 offensive boards. They converted 7 of 11 free-throw attempts, achieving a 63.6% success rate, and finished the game with a shooting percentage of 55.7% (34 of 61) and 9 of 22 from beyond the arc.
Okechukwu Okeke significantly contributed to the win, boasting a 72.7% shooting efficiency with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 1 assist in 31 minutes of play.
Entering this matchup, Albany holds a season record of 10-19. The Great Danes average 12.2 turnovers per game and commit 16.7 personal fouls. They secure 34.1 boards per game and have accumulated 401 assists throughout the season, ranking 192nd in the nation for assists. Albany’s three-point shooting sits at 33.2% (209 of 630), and they are shooting 66.4% from the free-throw line. They average 72.0 points per game, positioning them 275th in Division 1, with a shooting percentage of 46.7%.
Defensively, the Great Danes force 10.8 turnovers per game and are called for 13.7 personal fouls. They allow a three-point shooting percentage of 35.1% and rank 163rd nationally in points allowed per game (73.1). Albany’s opponents shoot at an accuracy of 45.1% (744 of 1,651) while the Great Danes surrender 32.4 rebounds per game. They rank 239th in giving up assists, allowing 402 throughout the season.
In their recent game, the Vermont Catamounts narrowly defeated UMass Lowell 66-64. Vermont collected 34 rebounds, with 24 defensive and 10 offensive. They committed 9 turnovers and secured 5 steals. UMass Lowell committed 17 personal fouls, leading to 16 free-throw attempts for Vermont, of which they converted 12 for a 75.0% success rate. The Catamounts made 8 of 26 three-point attempts (30.8%) and finished 23 of 60 from the floor, resulting in a shooting percentage of 38.3%. They allowed UMass Lowell to complete 25 of 61 attempts, translating to a 41.0% shooting rate for their rivals.
Gus Yalden stood out with a notable performance, shooting 7 of 16 for a rate of 43.8%, totaling 21 points and 12 rebounds over 33 minutes, along with 1 assist.
Vermont boasts a record of 19-11 this season. Offensively, the Catamounts are shooting 46.4% from the floor, ranking them 116th nationally. They have scored 2,228 points, averaging 74.3 points per game while collecting 35.3 boards each game. Vermont records 13.1 assists per game (248th in college) and turns the ball over 9.5 times. They commit 17.1 fouls each game and shoot at a 72.8% free-throw rate.
Defensively, Vermont ranks 68th in Division 1 for points per game allowed at 69.6. They force 9.4 turnovers each game and allow opponents to shoot 43.0% from the field (111th in D-1). Their three-point defense permits opponents a 35.3% shooting rate (238 of 674), and teams have a free throw success rate of 73.3% against them. They allow 11.8 assists and 31.4 rebounds per game, positioning them 55th and 33rd in Division 1, respectively.
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