NCAAB · Final

Maine Black Bears Defeat UAlbany Great Danes 70-59

Thursday, February 26, 2026, 6:30 PM ET · Broadview Center

Maine Black Bears 70, UAlbany Great Danes 59, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Maine Black Bears vs UAlbany Great Danes?

Maine Black Bears beat UAlbany Great Danes 70-59 at Broadview Center on February 26, 2026.

Who was favored in Maine Black Bears vs UAlbany Great Danes?

UAlbany Great Danes were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -225 (about 69% implied). The underdog won.

The Maine Black Bears secured a decisive 70-59 victory over the UAlbany Great Danes in a matchup that showcased the competitive spirit of both teams. This game was particularly noteworthy as it marked the third meeting between the two sides this season, with Maine now leading the head-to-head record 2-1. The Black Bears had previously won their last encounter on January 22, 2026, with a close score of 52-49, while UAlbany claimed victory in a February 2025 game, winning 79-68.

Entering this game, UAlbany had a home record of 10-19, while Maine's away record stood at 8-21. UAlbany's recent form had been mixed, with a record of 4-6 over their last ten games and an average of 69.3 points scored per game, while allowing 70.0 points. The Great Danes were coming off a loss to UMBC, where they fell 66-62. Meanwhile, Maine also had a 4-6 record in their last ten games, but they were on a one-game winning streak after defeating New Hampshire 61-58. The Black Bears averaged 64.2 points scored and allowed 68.1 points during that stretch.

The game took place at the Broadview Center, where the Great Danes had struggled with a home record of 1-3 in their last five games. In contrast, Maine had a more balanced away record of 1-3 over the same period. The conditions were set for a competitive matchup, with the market favoring UAlbany by 4.5 points according to DraftKings, which also set the total at 130.5 points.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either team, allowing both sides to field their full rosters. This was crucial as both teams needed all hands on deck to secure a win in this pivotal late-season matchup.

As the game unfolded, Maine took control in the second half, pulling away with a series of scoring plays that highlighted their offensive efficiency. Key contributions came from players like Isaac Abidde, who made a driving layup to extend Maine's lead to 64-54. Following that, TJ Biel also made a driving layup, further solidifying their advantage at 66-54. UAlbany attempted to respond, with Miles Rose scoring a floating jump shot to bring the score to 66-56, but Maine's Logan Carey answered back with a series of free throws that pushed the score to 70-57.

UAlbany managed to score a late dunk by Okechukwu Okeke, but it was too little too late as the Black Bears maintained their lead to secure the win. The final score of 70-59 reflected Maine's ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities and their defensive efforts to limit UAlbany's effectiveness.

This game not only highlighted the current state of both teams but also set the stage for future matchups, with Maine now holding the upper hand in their rivalry against UAlbany.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UALB -4.5	130.5 o -108 / u -112	Maine Black Bears +185 · UAlbany Great Danes -225

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Leaders

PointsIsaac Abidde18UAlbany Great Danes
AssistsAmir Lindsey6UAlbany Great Danes
ReboundsOkechukwu Okeke8UAlbany Great Danes
PointsAce Flagg22Maine Black Bears
AssistsLogan Carey6Maine Black Bears
ReboundsAce Flagg7Maine Black Bears

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