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Vermont Catamounts Defeat UAlbany Great Danes 69-56

Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Patrick Gymnasium

Vermont Catamounts 69, UAlbany Great Danes 56, 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 Vermont Catamounts?

Vermont Catamounts beat UAlbany Great Danes 69-56 at Patrick Gymnasium on March 3, 2026.

Who was favored in UAlbany Great Danes vs Vermont Catamounts?

Vermont Catamounts were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -455 (about 82% implied). The favorite won.

The Vermont Catamounts secured a solid victory against the UAlbany Great Danes, finishing the game with a score of 69-56 at Patrick Gymnasium. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it showcased the contrasting fortunes of the two teams this season. Vermont entered the game with a home record of 20-11, while UAlbany struggled with an away record of 11-20.

In their last ten games, the Catamounts displayed strong form, recording a 7-3 record and currently riding a two-game winning streak. They averaged 71.4 points scored per game while allowing 65.0 points. Their recent performances included a narrow win against UMass Lowell River Hawks (66-64) and a decisive victory over Bryant Bulldogs (90-63). In contrast, the Great Danes had a less impressive record of 4-6 in their last ten outings, with an average of 71.2 points scored and 71.1 points allowed. Their most recent game saw them defeat New Hampshire Wildcats 84-61, which marked a positive turn after a previous loss to Maine Black Bears.

Vermont's home performance has been notably strong, with a home record of 4-1 in their last five games, while UAlbany has struggled on the road, managing only a 1-4 record in their last five away games. This game was also a part of their head-to-head series, where Vermont had previously won two out of three meetings against UAlbany, including a 79-71 victory in March 2025.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but it is always a critical factor in determining team performance. The market reflected Vermont's strong position, pricing them as 9.5-point favorites according to DraftKings, with a money line of -455 for Vermont and +350 for UAlbany. The total points for the game were set at 136.5, indicating expectations of a moderately high-scoring affair.

The conditions for the game appeared to favor the home team, as Vermont played in front of a supportive crowd at Patrick Gymnasium. As the game unfolded, the Catamounts demonstrated their ability to maintain control, particularly in the second half. Key scoring plays included a tip-in layup by Tarique Foster and several successful free throws by Sean Blake and Momo Nkugwa, which helped to solidify their lead.

Overall, this game highlighted Vermont's strength at home and their ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities, while UAlbany continues to seek consistency in their performances.

Odds

BookSpreadTotalMoneyline
DraftKingsUVM -9.5 136.5 o -108 / u -112 UAlbany Great Danes +350 · Vermont Catamounts -455

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Leaders

  • PointsGus Yalden19Vermont Catamounts
  • AssistsSean Blake5Vermont Catamounts
  • ReboundsTJ Long8Vermont Catamounts
  • PointsAmir Lindsey25UAlbany Great Danes
  • AssistsAmir Lindsey5UAlbany Great Danes
  • ReboundsOkechukwu Okeke11UAlbany Great Danes

Recent form

Vermont Catamounts

Last 10: 7-3Streak W271.4 scored · 65 allowed per game4-1 at home

  • W66-64vs UMass Lowell River HawksFeb 27
  • W70-64at NJIT HighlandersFeb 22
  • L62-75at UMBC RetrieversFeb 19
  • W90-63vs Bryant BulldogsFeb 14
  • W73-65at Binghamton BearcatsFeb 12
  • W80-57vs New Hampshire WildcatsFeb 7
  • L70-76at Maine Black BearsFeb 5
  • L77-79vs NJIT HighlandersJan 31
  • W64-55vs UMBC RetrieversJan 30
  • W62-52at Bryant BulldogsJan 24

UAlbany Great Danes

Last 10: 4-6Streak W171.2 scored · 71.1 allowed per game3-2 away

  • W84-61vs New Hampshire WildcatsFeb 28
  • L59-70vs Maine Black BearsFeb 26
  • L62-66at UMBC RetrieversFeb 21
  • W81-63at NJIT HighlandersFeb 20
  • W77-74at Binghamton BearcatsFeb 14
  • L79-89vs UMass Lowell River HawksFeb 8
  • W65-63at Bryant BulldogsFeb 5
  • L65-68vs UMBC RetrieversFeb 1
  • L68-77vs NJIT HighlandersJan 29
  • L72-80at New Hampshire WildcatsJan 24

Standings

TeamOverallGames behindIn conference
UMBC24-9-14-2
Vermont22-12212-4
NJIT16-17410-6
UMass Lowell15-1859-7
UAlbany11-2177-9
Maine8-2486-10
New Hampshire9-2195-11
Bryant9-2295-11
Binghamton8-23104-12

Box score

StatUAlbany Great DanesVermont Catamounts
Field goals22-5221-50
Field goal %4242
Three-pointers7-249-24
Three-point %2938
Free throws5-718-25
Free throw %7172
Rebounds3229
Offensive rebounds88
Defensive rebounds2421
Assists1013
Steals35
Blocks31
Turnovers138
Team turnovers10
Technical fouls00
Technical fouls, total00
Flagrant fouls00
Points off turnovers1119
Fast-break points20
Points in the paint2220
Fouls1913
Largest lead713
Lead changes55
Time in front2671

How the scoring went

  1. 1st Half26-31Sean Blake makes 7-foot hook shot
  2. 2nd Half26-34Sean Blake makes 25-foot three point jumper
  3. 2nd Half28-34Isaac Abidde makes layup
  4. 2nd Half28-36Noah Barnett makes layup (Sean Blake assists)
  5. 2nd Half30-36Okechukwu Okeke makes 1-foot dunk (Amir Lindsey assists)
  6. 2nd Half30-38TJ Long makes 12-foot jumper
  7. 2nd Half30-41Gus Yalden makes 26-foot three point jumper (Noah Barnett assists)
  8. 2nd Half33-41Amir Lindsey makes 26-foot three point jumper
  9. 2nd Half33-44Gus Yalden makes 26-foot three point jumper (TJ Hurley assists)
  10. 2nd Half36-44Isaac Abidde makes 24-foot three point jumper (Amir Lindsey assists)
  11. 2nd Half38-44Amir Lindsey makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
  12. 2nd Half39-44Okechukwu Okeke makes free throw 2 of 2
  13. 2nd Half39-46TJ Long makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
  14. 2nd Half42-46Amir Lindsey makes 27-foot three point jumper
  15. 2nd Half44-46Ma'Kye Taylor makes 1-foot dunk (Tarique Foster assists)
  16. 2nd Half44-47Gus Yalden makes free throw 1 of 2
  17. 2nd Half44-48Gus Yalden makes free throw 2 of 2
  18. 2nd Half44-49Gus Yalden makes free throw 1 of 2
  19. 2nd Half44-51TJ Long makes layup (Momo Nkugwa assists)
  20. 2nd Half44-52TJ Long makes free throw 1 of 1
  21. 2nd Half44-53TJ Hurley makes free throw 1 of 2
  22. 2nd Half44-54TJ Hurley makes free throw 2 of 2
  23. 2nd Half44-57Gus Yalden makes 25-foot three point jumper (Momo Nkugwa assists)
  24. 2nd Half46-57Isaac Abidde makes layup
  25. 2nd Half47-57Amir Lindsey makes free throw 2 of 2
  26. 2nd Half47-58Gus Yalden makes free throw 1 of 2
  27. 2nd Half49-58Okechukwu Okeke makes 6-foot hook shot (Amir Lindsey assists)
  28. 2nd Half49-59Gus Yalden makes free throw 2 of 2
  29. 2nd Half51-59Amir Lindsey makes driving layup
  30. 2nd Half52-59Amir Lindsey makes free throw 1 of 1
  31. 2nd Half52-62TJ Hurley makes 23-foot three point jumper (Sean Blake assists)
  32. 2nd Half52-63Sean Blake makes free throw 1 of 2
  33. 2nd Half54-63Tarique Foster makes 0-foot tip in layup
  34. 2nd Half54-64Sean Blake makes free throw 1 of 2
  35. 2nd Half54-65Sean Blake makes free throw 2 of 2
  36. 2nd Half54-66Sean Blake makes free throw 2 of 2
  37. 2nd Half56-66Amir Lindsey makes driving layup
  38. 2nd Half56-67TJ Long makes free throw 2 of 2
  39. 2nd Half56-68Momo Nkugwa makes free throw 1 of 2
  40. 2nd Half56-69Momo Nkugwa makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Vermont Catamounts, below favours UAlbany Great Danes.

Venue

  • Patrick GymnasiumBurlington, VT
  • Attendance2309
  • OfficialsCarl Luciano, Tim Smith, Daniel Basile

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