UAlbany Great Danes @ NJIT Highlanders
Thomas scores 22, Albany downs NJIT 79-73 in America East opener
NEWARK, N.J. -- — Sebastian Thomas had 22 points in Albany's 79-73 win against NJIT on Saturday in an America East Conference opener.
Thomas was 6 of 16 shooting, including 4 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 8 from the line for the Great Danes (9-7). Jonathan Beagle scored 19 points while shooting 6 of 14 from the field and 7 for 7 from the line, and added 16 rebounds. Aaron Reddish shot 6 for 13 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free throw line to finish with 16 points.
Tariq Francis led the way for the Highlanders (4-9) with 22 points and six assists. Levi Lawal added 16 points, eight rebounds and four blocks for NJIT. In addition, Mekhi Gray finished with 14 points and two steals.
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Game Information
Newark, NJ
Referee:Brian Zink
Referee:Jason Bradwell
Referee:Josh Anderson
2025-26 Standings
| America East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC | 14-2 | - | 24-9 |
| Vermont | 12-4 | 2 | 22-12 |
| NJIT | 10-6 | 4 | 16-17 |
| UMass Lowell | 9-7 | 5 | 15-18 |
| UAlbany | 7-9 | 7 | 11-21 |
| Maine | 6-10 | 8 | 8-24 |
| New Hampshire | 5-11 | 9 | 9-21 |
| Bryant | 5-11 | 9 | 9-22 |
| Binghamton | 4-12 | 10 | 8-23 |
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