UAlbany Great Danes Defeat Stony Brook Seawolves 71-55
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Stony Brook Arena
UAlbany Great Danes 71, Stony Brook Seawolves 55, 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 Stony Brook Seawolves?
UAlbany Great Danes beat Stony Brook Seawolves 71-55 at Stony Brook Arena on December 17, 2025.
Who was favored in UAlbany Great Danes vs Stony Brook Seawolves?
Stony Brook Seawolves were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -625 (about 86% implied). The underdog won.
In a decisive matchup at Stony Brook Arena, the UAlbany Great Danes triumphed over the Stony Brook Seawolves with a final score of 71-55. This victory marks a significant moment for UAlbany, who had previously lost to Stony Brook in their last meeting during the 2025 season, where they fell 70-77. The Great Danes' performance in this game showcased their ability to rebound from recent struggles, as they had entered the contest on a three-game losing streak.
UAlbany's recent form has been a mixed bag, with a record of 3-7 over their last ten games and an away record of 0-6. Despite this, they have averaged 79.6 points scored per game, which is notably higher than their opponents' scoring average. In contrast, Stony Brook has been in better form, boasting a record of 7-3 in their last ten games and a home record of 5-0. The Seawolves have averaged 75.7 points scored while allowing 67.9 points per game, indicating a solid defensive performance at home.
In terms of the betting market, DraftKings had set the spread at -10.5 in favor of Stony Brook, with a total of 146.5 points for the game. The odds for Stony Brook to win straight up were listed at -625, while UAlbany's moneyline was at 455, reflecting the expectations of the teams' performances leading up to the game.
The game conditions were typical for a December evening in New York, with both teams needing to adjust to the indoor environment of Stony Brook Arena. The Seawolves, having played well at home this season, were expected to leverage their home court advantage, but UAlbany had other plans.
As the game unfolded, UAlbany took control, with key contributions from players like Amir Lindsey and Okechukwu Okeke. Lindsey made crucial free throws in the second half, extending the Great Danes' lead. Okeke's tip-in dunk and subsequent assist to Zacharie Matulu for a layup highlighted UAlbany's offensive prowess during critical moments of the game.
Stony Brook struggled to keep pace, unable to capitalize on their home advantage. Their scoring was notably lower than their average, and they could not find the rhythm that had characterized their previous home games. The Seawolves' last five games had seen them average 72.4 points scored and 66.8 points allowed, but they fell short of these figures against a determined UAlbany squad.
Injuries did not significantly impact the game, as both teams fielded their key players. However, the mental and physical fatigue from UAlbany's recent losses appeared to be a motivating factor, pushing them to perform at a higher level when it mattered most.
Overall, this game serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of college basketball, where momentum can shift quickly, and underdogs can rise to the occasion. UAlbany's victory not only improves their record but also sets a tone for the remainder of the season as they look to build on this success.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | STBK -10.5 | 146.5 o -108 / u -112 | UAlbany Great Danes +455 · Stony Brook Seawolves -625 |
Leaders
- PointsErik Pratt20Stony Brook Seawolves
- AssistsErik Pratt4Stony Brook Seawolves
- ReboundsErik Pratt6Stony Brook Seawolves
- PointsAmir Lindsey24UAlbany Great Danes
- AssistsAmir Lindsey6UAlbany Great Danes
- ReboundsOkechukwu Okeke9UAlbany Great Danes
Recent form
Stony Brook Seawolves
Last 10: 7-3Streak W275.7 scored · 67.9 allowed per game5-0 at home
- W78-55vs Central Michigan ChippewasDec 13
- W77-73vs Columbia LionsDec 10
- L75-84at Duquesne DukesDec 6
- W71-68at Loyola Marymount LionsNov 29
- W61-54at Bethune-Cookman WildcatsNov 25
- L58-86at Pacific TigersNov 24
- W80-70vs Brown BearsNov 20
- L79-86at Yale BulldogsNov 15
- W107-43vs St. Joseph's Long Island Golden EaglesNov 11
- W71-60vs Maine Black BearsNov 8
UAlbany Great Danes
Last 10: 3-7Streak L379.6 scored · 77.2 allowed per game0-6 away
- L79-105at Florida Atlantic OwlsDec 13
- L82-93at Yale BulldogsDec 10
- L65-93at Columbia LionsDec 6
- W90-62vs SUNY Oneonta Red DragonsNov 30
- L68-88at Fordham RamsNov 30
- L67-69vs Colgate RaidersNov 29
- L63-73at Siena SaintsNov 22
- W106-57vs Paul Smith's BobcatsNov 18
- L61-80at Rhode Island RamsNov 15
- W115-52vs SUNY Delhi BroncosNov 11
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 |
| UNC Wilmington | 27-7 | - | 15-3 |
| Charleston | 21-11 | 1 | 14-4 |
| Hofstra | 24-11 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Monmouth | 19-15 | 4 | 11-7 |
| William & Mary | 20-12 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Drexel | 17-16 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Towson | 19-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Stony Brook | 17-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Campbell | 16-18 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Hampton | 13-19 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Elon | 14-18 | 9 | 6-12 |
| North Carolina A&T | 11-19 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Northeastern | 7-24 | 13 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | UAlbany Great Danes | Stony Brook Seawolves |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-53 | 20-61 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 33 |
| Three-pointers | 9-23 | 6-25 |
| Three-point % | 39 | 24 |
| Free throws | 8-18 | 9-13 |
| Free throw % | 44 | 69 |
| Rebounds | 45 | 30 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 35 | 23 |
| Assists | 17 | 12 |
| Steals | 4 | 7 |
| Blocks | 9 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 22 |
| Fouls | 11 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 17 | 8 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 85 | 10 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half29-22Quin Gorman makes 0-foot dunk
- 1st Half31-22Okechukwu Okeke makes 1-foot dunk (Isaac Abidde assists)
- 1st Half31-23Erik Pratt makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half33-23Jaden Kempson makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
- 1st Half33-25Oleg Kojenets makes 7-foot hook shot (Erik Pratt assists)
- 1st Half36-25Zacharie Matulu makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jaden Kempson assists)
- 1st Half38-25Isaac Abidde makes layup (Amir Lindsey assists)
- 1st Half40-25Jaden Kempson makes driving layup
- 1st Half40-27Erik Pratt makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half40-30Richard Goods makes 26-foot three point jumper (Andrej Shoshkikj assists)
- 2nd Half40-32Quin Gorman makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half40-35Richard Goods makes 25-foot three point jumper (Andrej Shoshkikj assists)
- 2nd Half43-35Zacharie Matulu makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaden Kempson assists)
- 2nd Half43-36Quin Gorman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-36Okechukwu Okeke makes 0-foot dunk
- 2nd Half45-38Erik Pratt makes driving layup
- 2nd Half48-38Amir Lindsey makes 24-foot three point jumper (Zacharie Matulu assists)
- 2nd Half51-38Zacharie Matulu makes 28-foot three point jumper (Amir Lindsey assists)
- 2nd Half53-38Isaac Abidde makes driving layup
- 2nd Half55-38Ma'Kye Taylor makes layup (Amir Lindsey assists)
- 2nd Half55-41Tomas Valentiny makes 26-foot three point jumper (Toby Onyekonwu assists)
- 2nd Half56-41Jaden Kempson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-42Quin Gorman makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-43Quin Gorman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-45Tomas Valentiny makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half56-48Tomas Valentiny makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jonah Butler assists)
- 2nd Half56-50Erik Pratt makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-51Erik Pratt makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half59-51Amir Lindsey makes 25-foot three point jumper (Okechukwu Okeke assists)
- 2nd Half61-51Amir Lindsey makes layup (Zacharie Matulu assists)
- 2nd Half61-53Tomas Valentiny makes layup
- 2nd Half63-53Amir Lindsey makes 20-foot pullup jump shot (Okechukwu Okeke assists)
- 2nd Half64-53Amir Lindsey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-53Amir Lindsey makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-54Rob Brown III makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half65-55Rob Brown III makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half67-55Okechukwu Okeke makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half69-55Zacharie Matulu makes layup (Okechukwu Okeke assists)
- 2nd Half70-55Amir Lindsey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-55Amir Lindsey makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Stony Brook Seawolves, below favours UAlbany Great Danes.
Venue
- Stony Brook ArenaStony Brook, NY
- Attendance1250
- OfficialsTim Kelly, Ed Corliss, Paul Sallustio Jr.
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