NCAAB · Final

Maine Black Bears Edge UAlbany Great Danes 52-49

Thursday, January 22, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Skip Chappelle Court in Memorial Gymnasium

Maine Black Bears 52, UAlbany Great Danes 49, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won UAlbany Great Danes vs Maine Black Bears?

Maine Black Bears beat UAlbany Great Danes 52-49 at Skip Chappelle Court in Memorial Gymnasium on January 22, 2026.

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

UAlbany Great Danes were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -155 (about 61% implied). The underdog won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Maine Black Bears narrowly defeated the UAlbany Great Danes 52-49 at Skip Chappelle Court in Memorial Gymnasium. The victory marked a significant moment for Maine, who improved their home record to 5-17 while UAlbany fell to 7-14 overall.

Both teams entered the game with contrasting recent forms. The Black Bears, with a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, had been struggling, losing their last two matches prior to this encounter. They averaged 63.0 points per game while allowing 68.9 points during this stretch. On the other hand, the Great Danes had found some momentum, winning three consecutive games and boasting a scoring average of 72.5 points, although they also allowed 77.5 points per game in their last ten outings.

At home, Maine's performance had been less than stellar, with a home record of 1-3 in their last five games. However, their previous meeting with UAlbany this season saw them secure a convincing 87-66 victory. In contrast, UAlbany had struggled on the road, with a 1-5 record away from home in their last six games.

The odds for the game, as provided by DraftKings, favored UAlbany with a spread of 2.5 points, indicating they were expected to win by a narrow margin. The total points line was set at 131.5, reflecting the anticipation of a low-scoring affair, which ultimately proved accurate given the final score.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant absences affecting either team, allowing both squads to field their best players for this crucial matchup.

The game was characterized by a series of close scoring plays in the second half. With the score tied at 46, Ace Flagg hit a pull-up jump shot to give Maine a crucial lead. Logan Carey then added to the tally with two free throws, bringing the score to 52-49, which would ultimately be the final score. UAlbany's attempts to equalize were thwarted as the Black Bears held on for the win.

This fixture was notable not only for its competitive nature but also for the implications it held for both teams in terms of their season standings. The Black Bears' victory could serve as a turning point as they look to build on this success moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UALB -2.5	131.5 o -105 / u -115	UAlbany Great Danes -155 · Maine Black Bears +130

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Leaders

PointsMekhi Gray13Maine Black Bears
AssistsCaleb Crawford6Maine Black Bears
ReboundsAce Flagg8Maine Black Bears
PointsAbdoulaye Fall14UAlbany Great Danes
AssistsAmir Lindsey5UAlbany Great Danes
ReboundsZacharie Matulu9UAlbany Great Danes

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