NCAAB · Final

Marquette Dominates UAlbany in Season Opener

Monday, November 3, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Fiserv Forum

Marquette Golden Eagles 80, UAlbany Great Danes 53, 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 Marquette Golden Eagles?

Marquette Golden Eagles beat UAlbany Great Danes 80-53 at Fiserv Forum on November 3, 2025.

In a commanding performance, the Marquette Golden Eagles secured an emphatic victory over the UAlbany Great Danes, finishing the game with a score of 80-53. This matchup marked the season opener for both teams, held at the Fiserv Forum. Marquette, boasting a home record of 1-0, demonstrated their strength on their home court, while UAlbany fell to an away record of 0-1.

Marquette entered the game with a mixed recent form, holding a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, although they had lost their most recent outing. Their average points scored per game stood at 74.1, while they allowed an average of 70.9 points. In their last five games, their performance dipped slightly, with an average of 75.6 points scored and 77.0 points allowed. In contrast, UAlbany had a more favorable record of 6-4 over their last ten games, but they too were coming off a loss. Their scoring average was identical to Marquette's at 74.1 points, but they allowed slightly more at 72.7 points per game. The Great Danes had a recent average of 76.4 points scored and 73.8 points allowed in their last five games.

When examining home and away performances, Marquette had a solid home record of 3-1, while UAlbany’s away record was 4-2, indicating their ability to compete outside their home venue. The matchup was particularly interesting as both teams had a history of competitive play, but the most recent clash had not been detailed in the provided facts.

In terms of injuries, the block does not mention any players unavailable for either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this encounter. The market had priced Marquette as a strong favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating complete confidence in their ability to secure the victory.

The conditions of the game were favorable for basketball, with no adverse weather or venue issues reported. Fans were treated to a display of skill and strategy, with notable scoring plays that included Amir Lindsey's contributions for UAlbany, who made several layups and free throws despite the team's overall struggle. Marquette's offensive efforts were highlighted by Damarius Owens, who capped the scoring with a three-point jumper, showcasing their depth and ability to capitalize on opportunities.

Overall, the game served as a strong statement from Marquette, setting the tone for their season while UAlbany will need to regroup after a challenging opener.

Leaders

PointsChase Ross15Marquette Golden Eagles
AssistsChase Ross5Marquette Golden Eagles
ReboundsBen Gold8Marquette Golden Eagles
PointsAmir Lindsey20UAlbany Great Danes
AssistsJaden Kempson4UAlbany Great Danes
ReboundsZacharie Matulu10UAlbany Great Danes

Recent form

Marquette Golden Eagles

Last 10: 5-5Streak L174.1 scored · 70.9 allowed per game3-1 at home

L63-79at St. John's Red StormMar 14
W89-87at Xavier MusketeersMar 13
L84-86vs St. John's Red StormMar 8
L66-72at UConn HuskiesMar 6
W76-61at Georgetown HoyasMar 2
W82-52vs Providence FriarsFeb 26
L66-81at Villanova WildcatsFeb 22
W80-56vs Seton Hall PiratesFeb 19
W68-58vs DePaul Blue DemonsFeb 12
L67-77at Creighton BluejaysFeb 8

UAlbany Great Danes

Last 10: 6-4Streak L174.1 scored · 72.7 allowed per game4-2 away

L78-91at Bryant BulldogsMar 12
W69-66vs Binghamton BearcatsMar 9
L71-79at Vermont CatamountsMar 5
W86-59at NJIT HighlandersMar 1
W78-74at UMBC RetrieversFeb 27
L60-71vs New Hampshire WildcatsFeb 23
W79-68vs Maine Black BearsFeb 20
W90-88at UMass Lowell River HawksFeb 13
L62-68vs Vermont CatamountsFeb 9
W68-63at Bryant BulldogsFeb 6

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
St. John's	30-7	-	18-2
UConn	34-6	1	17-3
Villanova	24-9	3	15-5
Seton Hall	21-12	8	10-10
Creighton	16-18	9	9-11
DePaul	16-16	10	8-12
Butler	16-16	11	7-13
Providence	15-18	11	7-13
Marquette	12-20	11	7-13
Georgetown	16-18	12	6-14
Xavier	15-18	12	6-14

Box score

Stat	UAlbany Great Danes	Marquette Golden Eagles
Field goals	19-67	24-58
Field goal %	28	41
Three-pointers	5-30	5-24
Three-point %	17	21
Free throws	10-14	27-39
Free throw %	71	69
Rebounds	43	45
Offensive rebounds	19	15
Defensive rebounds	24	30
Assists	11	16
Steals	8	18
Blocks	4	4
Turnovers	23	14
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	5	16
Fast-break points	9	21
Points in the paint	28	36
Fouls	27	16
Largest lead	2	31

How the scoring went

2nd Half26-51Tre Norman made Layup. Assisted by Chase Ross.
2nd Half29-51Amir Lindsey made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half31-51Amir Lindsey made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half32-51Amir Lindsey made Free Throw.
2nd Half32-53Damarius Owens made Dunk. Assisted by Chase Ross.
2nd Half34-53Zacharie Matulu made Layup. Assisted by Jaden Kempson.
2nd Half35-53Zacharie Matulu made Free Throw.
2nd Half35-55Damarius Owens made Dunk.
2nd Half37-55Amir Lindsey made Layup.
2nd Half37-57Nigel James Jr. made Layup.
2nd Half37-58Sean Jones made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-59Sean Jones made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-60Damarius Owens made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-61Damarius Owens made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-63Zaide Lowery made Layup. Assisted by Sean Jones.
2nd Half37-64Damarius Owens made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-65Damarius Owens made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-65Yaya Keita made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-65Yaya Keita made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-66Royce Parham made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-66Miles Rose made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-67Zaide Lowery made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-68Zaide Lowery made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-68Zacharie Matulu made Dunk. Assisted by Okechukwu Okeke.
2nd Half42-69Chase Ross made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-70Chase Ross made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-70Okechukwu Okeke made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-70Okechukwu Okeke made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-71Chase Ross made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-72Chase Ross made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-74Sean Jones made Layup.
2nd Half44-75Royce Parham made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-75Amir Lindsey made Layup. Assisted by Okechukwu Okeke.
2nd Half47-75Amir Lindsey made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-75Amir Lindsey made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-77Royce Parham made Layup. Assisted by Tre Norman.
2nd Half50-77Jaden Kempson made Layup.
2nd Half51-77Jaden Kempson made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-80Damarius Owens made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Royce Parham.
2nd Half53-80Zacharie Matulu made Dunk. Assisted by Miles Rose.

Win probability

Above the line favours Marquette Golden Eagles, below favours UAlbany Great Danes.