NCAAB · Final

Great Danes Edge Bulldogs in Close Contest

Thursday, February 5, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Chace Athletic Center

UAlbany Great Danes 65, Bryant Bulldogs 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won UAlbany Great Danes vs Bryant Bulldogs?

UAlbany Great Danes beat Bryant Bulldogs 65-63 at Chace Athletic Center on February 5, 2026.

Who was favored in UAlbany Great Danes vs Bryant Bulldogs?

Bryant Bulldogs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -122 (about 55% implied). The underdog won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the UAlbany Great Danes defeated the Bryant Bulldogs 65-63 at the Chace Athletic Center on February 5, 2026. This game showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, each struggling to find their footing in the season with similar records. The Bulldogs entered the game with a home record of 7-16, while the Great Danes had an away record of 8-16.

The Bulldogs had shown some signs of improvement recently, boasting a 4-6 record in their last 10 games, with an average of 64.5 points scored and 71.3 points allowed. They were on a one-game winning streak, having recently defeated the New Hampshire Wildcats 92-84 at home. However, their overall performance has been inconsistent, with notable losses to teams like the Vermont Catamounts and NJIT Highlanders.

In contrast, the Great Danes were struggling even more, having lost their last four games, which contributed to a 3-7 record in their last 10 outings. They averaged 68.2 points scored and 70.6 points allowed during this stretch. Their last victory came against the Vermont Catamounts, where they won 75-68, but they have since faced defeats against teams like UMBC and NJIT.

The head-to-head record between these two teams stood at 2-2, with the Great Danes winning their previous encounter earlier in the season by a significant margin of 71-46. This latest matchup was a different story, highlighting the back-and-forth nature of their rivalry.

In terms of injuries, no specific players were reported as unavailable for this game, allowing both teams to field their regular lineups. The betting odds provided by DraftKings favored the Bulldogs slightly, with a spread of -1.5 and a total set at 133.5. The moneyline showed the Bulldogs at -122.0 while the Great Danes were at 102.0, indicating a close contest was anticipated.

The conditions during the game were typical for indoor basketball, with no adverse weather factors affecting play. Fans could expect a competitive atmosphere as both teams aimed to improve their standings.

As the game unfolded, the Bulldogs initially took control, leading at various points. However, the Great Danes mounted a comeback in the second half, highlighted by key plays from Timofei Rudovskii and Amir Lindsey. Rudovskii's driving layup and a crucial three-point shot helped narrow the gap, while Lindsey's contributions were vital in tying the game at 63.

Ultimately, Jaden Kempson's layup sealed the victory for the Great Danes, marking an important win in their challenging season. The final score reflected the intensity of the matchup, with both teams showcasing their strengths and weaknesses, making it a noteworthy fixture in the NCAAB calendar.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BRY -1.5	133.5 o -115 / u -105	UAlbany Great Danes +102 · Bryant Bulldogs -122

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Leaders

PointsTimofei Rudovskii24Bryant Bulldogs
AssistsAshley Sims II4Bryant Bulldogs
ReboundsAshley Sims II7Bryant Bulldogs
PointsIsaac Abidde19UAlbany Great Danes
AssistsAmir Lindsey7UAlbany Great Danes
ReboundsJaden Kempson7UAlbany Great Danes

Recent form

Bryant Bulldogs

Last 10: 4-6Streak W164.5 scored · 71.3 allowed per game3-2 at home

W92-84vs New Hampshire WildcatsJan 31
L60-63at Binghamton BearcatsJan 29
L52-62vs Vermont CatamountsJan 24
L55-79at NJIT HighlandersJan 19
W79-74vs UMBC RetrieversJan 15
L46-71at UAlbany Great DanesJan 10
L63-77vs UMass Lowell River HawksJan 8
W56-51at Maine Black BearsJan 3
W95-59vs Worcester State LancersDec 28
L47-93at High Point PanthersDec 23

UAlbany Great Danes

Last 10: 3-7Streak L468.2 scored · 70.6 allowed per game0-4 away

L65-68vs UMBC RetrieversFeb 1
L68-77vs NJIT HighlandersJan 29
L72-80at New Hampshire WildcatsJan 24
L49-52at Maine Black BearsJan 22
W75-68vs Vermont CatamountsJan 19
W69-53vs Binghamton BearcatsJan 15
W71-46vs Bryant BulldogsJan 10
L71-83at UMass Lowell River HawksJan 3
L67-96at South Carolina GamecocksDec 30
L75-83vs Cornell Big RedDec 21

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
UMBC	24-9	-	14-2
Vermont	22-12	2	12-4
NJIT	16-17	4	10-6
UMass Lowell	15-18	5	9-7
UAlbany	11-21	7	7-9
Maine	8-24	8	6-10
New Hampshire	9-21	9	5-11
Bryant	9-22	9	5-11
Binghamton	8-23	10	4-12

Box score

Stat	UAlbany Great Danes	Bryant Bulldogs
Field goals	27-56	24-48
Field goal %	48	50
Three-pointers	8-20	11-24
Three-point %	40	46
Free throws	3-5	4-5
Free throw %	60	80
Rebounds	26	30
Offensive rebounds	8	7
Defensive rebounds	18	23
Assists	15	17
Steals	12	4
Blocks	8	4
Turnovers	10	17
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	12	11
Fast-break points	11	10
Points in the paint	36	26
Fouls	11	14
Largest lead	2	10
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	1	86

How the scoring went

1st Half17-22Timofei Rudovskii makes driving layup
1st Half17-24Ty Tabales makes driving layup
1st Half17-25Ty Tabales makes free throw 1 of 1
1st Half20-25Amir Lindsey makes 29-foot three point jumper (Isaac Abidde assists)
1st Half20-28Aaron Davis III makes 23-foot three point jumper (Timofei Rudovskii assists)
1st Half20-30Ashley Sims II makes layup (Ty Tabales assists)
1st Half22-30Isaac Abidde makes layup (Amir Lindsey assists)
1st Half24-30Jaden Kempson makes driving layup (Miles Rose assists)
1st Half24-32Ashley Sims II makes layup
1st Half27-32Isaac Abidde makes 23-foot three point jumper (Amir Lindsey assists)
1st Half27-35Timofei Rudovskii makes 25-foot three point jumper (Aaron Davis III assists)
1st Half30-35Isaac Abidde makes 23-foot three point jumper (Amir Lindsey assists)
2nd Half32-35Tarique Foster makes driving layup
2nd Half32-37Keegan Harvey makes layup
2nd Half34-37Tarique Foster makes driving layup
2nd Half34-39Ashley Sims II makes 2-foot dunk (Timofei Rudovskii assists)
2nd Half37-39Tarique Foster makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot (Amir Lindsey assists)
2nd Half37-42Timofei Rudovskii makes 27-foot three point jumper (Ashley Sims II assists)
2nd Half37-45Aaron Davis III makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ty Tabales assists)
2nd Half39-45Jaden Kempson makes driving layup
2nd Half39-48Ashley Sims II makes 24-foot three point jumper (Gio Sanford assists)
2nd Half41-48Amir Lindsey makes driving layup
2nd Half41-51Timofei Rudovskii makes 26-foot three point jumper (Aaron Davis III assists)
2nd Half43-51Okechukwu Okeke makes 3-foot dunk (Amir Lindsey assists)
2nd Half43-53Aaron Davis III makes layup (Ty Tabales assists)
2nd Half45-53Okechukwu Okeke makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Isaac Abidde assists)
2nd Half45-55Ashley Sims II makes driving layup (Timofei Rudovskii assists)
2nd Half47-55Tarique Foster makes driving layup
2nd Half49-55Amir Lindsey makes driving layup
2nd Half49-58Keegan Harvey makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ashley Sims II assists)
2nd Half51-58Jaden Kempson makes driving layup
2nd Half54-58Isaac Abidde makes 24-foot three point jumper (Amir Lindsey assists)
2nd Half54-60Timofei Rudovskii makes driving layup
2nd Half57-60Isaac Abidde makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tarique Foster assists)
2nd Half59-60Amir Lindsey makes driving layup
2nd Half60-60Amir Lindsey makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half60-63Timofei Rudovskii makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jakai Robinson assists)
2nd Half62-63Okechukwu Okeke makes layup (Tarique Foster assists)
2nd Half63-63Okechukwu Okeke makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half65-63Jaden Kempson makes layup