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Late-Game Surge is Not Enough as Football Falls to Monmouth
By D’Juan Conley | September 21, 2026 Dorian Royal (#95) recorded two tackles last Saturday (9/19). Photo Credit: Brent Warzocha / UAlbany Athletics The University at Albany men’s football team suffered its first conference loss to the Monmouth Hawks by a score of 28-20 on Saturday, September 19th. “Our kids fought, never once did they waiver," said Great Danes Head Coach Tom Perkovich. On the opening drive of the game, Great Dane quarterback Kai Colon’s pass was intercepted
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European Trio Brings Experience to Men’s Basketball Roster
By Carter Schum | September 21, 2026 Photo Credit: Bruce Dudek / UAlbany Athletics The landscape of college basketball has changed drastically in just the past few years with an influx in international recruiting. Now, more than ever, European players are coming over to the Division 1 ranks to play against elite talent, and this year's University at Albany men's basketball squad is no different. Three different new players for the 2026-27 season have spent time playing in som
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Sports Summary (9/14-9/20)
By Carter Schum | September 21, 2026 This past week saw the following results for University at Albany sports: Golf was victorious in the Crosstown Shootout last Friday (9/18). Photo Credit: Brent Warzocha / UAlbany Athletics Tuesday, September 15 Men’s soccer drew 2-2 with the Marist Red Foxes. Gabriel Aron Saevarsson and David Barkan both scored in the second half for the Great Danes. Marist
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Sports Summary (8/31-9/13)
By Carter Schum | September 14, 2026 Angie McLoughlin scored a goal on Thursday, Sep. 3. Photo Credit: Bruce Dudek / UAlbany Athletics Thursday, September 3 Women’s soccer earned their first win of the season by topping the Stonehill Skyhawks 2-1. Angie McLoughlin and Oluchi Njoku both scored goals in the first half. Six different players recorded shots for UAlbany. The Great Danes were outshot 21-19 by the Skyhawks. In net, Claudia Volino made four saves for UAlbany. Footba
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Hometown Connection: Zach Matulu and U’Mier Graham bring Capital Region pride to UAlbany
By Quincy Irvin | September 14, 2026 Zacharie Matulu (#14) is the Great Danes’ highest returning scorer and a graduate of Shaker High School. Photo Credit: Brent Warzocha / UAlbany Athletics For college athletes, the journey to going D1 is easier said than done. The level of hard work and commitment should never go unnoticed—but doing it in front of the very community that raised you brings you a whole different level of purpose and motivation. As the UAlbany men’s basketbal
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Sports Summary (8/24-8/30)
By Carter Schum | August 31, 2026 This past week saw the following results for University at Albany sports: Field hockey defeated Boston College on Sunday (8/30). Photo Credit: Brent Warzocha / UAlbany Athletics Thursday, August 27 The men’s soccer home opener against the FDU Knights was declared a no contest after 45
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Canadian Basketball Duo Looking to Make Their Mark at UAlbany
By Carter Schum | August 31, 2026 Photo Credit: Bruce Dudek / UAlbany Athletics The University at Albany men’s basketball team is looking to embrace talent from all across the world this upcoming season as they once again chase an America East conference championship. Part of the puzzle is a pair of Canadian players, and although they come to campus in different stages of their careers, each one shares a passion for competing and personality that will make them key players in
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Football Starts Perkovich Era with Statement Win
By Carter Schum | August 31, 2026 Joey Koch (#22) ran for over 100 yards and scored a touchdown at Friday’s game. Photo Credit: Liam Martin / The ASP On Friday August 28, the University at Albany men’s football team bested the University of New Hampshire Wildcats by a score of 28-14. “It might not be as sexy as some people want it, but the job is to win games and tonight we did that,” said new Great Dane Head Coach Tom Perkovic
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Sports Summary (4/21-5/3)
By Carter Schum | May 4, 2026 The past few weeks saw the following results for University at Albany Sports: Women’s Lacrosse won their second America East title in a row last Sunday (5/3). Photo Credit: Brent Warzocha / UAlbany Athletics Tuesday, April 28 Baseball fell in a midweek game to the Marist Red Foxes 10-5. Patrick DeSarno went 2-4 with an RBI. Cooper Loyal and Levi McCallister both went 1-3. Jaxon Mueller went 1-4 and
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Men's Lacrosse Wins Big in America East Semifinal
By Carter Schum | May 4, 2026 Cade Galko (#33) grabbed two ground balls on Thursday. Photo Credit: Ethan Hutchinson / UAlbany Athletics On Thursday, April 30th, The University at Albany men’s lacrosse team bested the UMBC Retrievers by a score of 14-3 in the America East Men’s Lacrosse tournament semifinals. “That was one of the best defensive performances I’ve seen i
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Men's Lacrosse Tops Vermont to win America East Championship
By Gabriel Kitt | May 4, 2026 Men’s Lacrosse earned their 12th America East Championship last Saturday (5/2). Photo Credit: Brent Warzocha / UAlbany Athletics On Saturday May 2, the University at Albany men’s lacrosse team defeated the Vermont Catamounts 14-11 to capture their third America East championship in a row. The game started with the Catamounts scoring first by a goal from Colin Decker, 4:35 into the game. The game
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Men’s Lacrosse Wins First Annual “LarGer Than Life Game”
By Carter Schum | April 21, 2026 Men’s lacrosse celebrated the first ever LarGer Than Life Game last Tuesday (4/14). Photo Credit: Ethan Hutchinson / UAlbany Athletics On Saturday April 14, the University at Albany men’s lacrosse team bested the Siena Saints in the first annual “LarGer Than Life Game” by a score of 9-7. The game marked the first time the two local rivals faced each other since the passing of Liam Gleason, who sp
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Sports Summary (4/13-4/19)
By Carter Schum | April 21, 2026 This past week saw the following results for University at Albany sports: Brian Cadieux (#39) pitched three innings last Saturday (4/18). Photo Credit: Ethan Hutchinson / UAlbany Athletics Tuesday, April 14 Baseball bested the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils 7-6. Jaxon Mueller had a strong day at the plate going 2-4. Micheal Maggio went 2-5. Brian Guerre
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Men’s Lacrosse Clinches Regular Season Championship on Senior Day
By Carter Schum | April 13, 2026 Men’s lacrosse celebrated Senior Night last Saturday (4/11). Photo Credit: Brent Warzocha / UAlbany Athletics On Saturday April 11, the University at Albany men’s lacrosse team bested the University of Vermont Catamounts 12-9 on Senior Day. “We stuck with the game plan,” said head coach Scott Marr. The opening few minutes of the game saw neither squ
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Sports Summary (4/6-4/12)
By Carter Schum | April 13, 2026 This past week saw the following results for University at Albany sports: Women’s Lacrosse celebrated Senior Day last Saturday (4/11). Photo Credit: Brent Warzocha / UAlbany Athletics Wednesday, April 8 Baseball earned a midweek win by besting the LIU sharks 6-5. Tre Mariano went 3-5 and had two RBIs on a two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning th
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Morrone to Become Next Coach of UAlbany's Women’s Basketball Program
By Carter Schum | April 13, 2026 Photo Credit: Bruce Dudek / UAlbany Athletics On Saturday, April 4 the University at Albany announced the hiring of Kelly Morrone as the next head coach of Women’s Basketball following the departure of Colleen Mullen in late March. “Kelly is a proven winner who has consistently demonstrated the ability to build strong programs at every level,” said UAlbany Athletic Director Mark Benson in the press release. According to the release, Morro
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Men’s Lacrosse Wins Big over Binghamton
By Carter Schum | April 13, 2026 Kevin Carney (#13) scored two goals at the game on April 4. Photo Credit: Brent Warzocha / UAlbany Athletics On Saturday April 4, the University at Albany men’s lacrosse team bested the Binghamton Bearcats by a score of 16-5. “We’ve been really dialed in these last three weeks, 4-0 is a great feeling,” said head coach Scott Marr following the win.
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Sports Summary (3/30-4/5)
By Carter Schum | April 13, 2026 This past week saw the following results for University at Albany sports: Hailey Errichiello earned a win on Wednesday, April 1. Photo Credit: Bruce Dudek / UAlbany Athletics Monday, March 30 Women's lacrosse fell to the Boston College Eagles by a score of 22-5. Ravan Marsell had two goals. Riley Forthofer and Zareena Sorho each scored a goal
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From Colonie to ESPN: Michael Johnson Jr.’s Young Career in Broadcasting
By Gavin Hayes | March 30, 2026 Michael Johnson Jr. broadcasting at the Puerto Rico Classico in 2025. Photo Credit: Alex Henderson / UAlbany Athletics The voice of the University at Albany Great Danes contemplates a trip to Delaware in the midst of a logistical nightmare– a production equipment fiasco and five hours by stand between Michael Johnson Jr. and doing the
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Sports Summary (3/23-3/29)
By Carter Schum | March 30, 2026 This past week saw the following results for University at Albany sports: Ava Beal (#18) scored a run on Friday (3/28). Photo Credit: Ethan Hutchinson / UAlbany Athletics Tuesday, March 24 Baseball bested the UMass Minutemen 4-3 in their home opener. All four Great Dane runs were driven in by a Jackson Mueller grand slam, which
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Mullen Set to Become Head Coach at Rhode Island
By Carter Schum | March 30, 2026 Photo Credit: UAlbany Athletics On Sunday, March 29 the University at Albany announced the departure of head Women’s Basketball coach Colleen Mullen, as she has accepted an offer to become the next head coach at the University of Rhode Island. Mullen has been the head coach of the Great Danes since 2018 and led them to a conference championship in 2022, and numerous other postseason berths. She spent the first two years of her playing care
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Sports Summary (3/16-3/22)
By Carter Schum | March 30, 2026 This past week saw the following results for University at Albany sports: Micheal Maggio (#7) recorded two hits on Wednesday (3/18). Photo Credit: Katie Wilson / UAlbany Athletics Wednesday, March 18 Baseball fell to the Army Black Knights 12-2 in seven innings. Tre Mariano hit a solo home run in the top of the fourth inning. Micheal Maggio had a strong day at the plate going 2-3. The Gr
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Killings to Return for Men’s Basketball
By Carter Schum | March 30, 2026 Photo Credit: UAlbany Athletics University at Albany Athletic Director Mark Benson recently announced in an interview with the Times Union that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Dwayne Killings would return for the 2026-27 season. The Times Union reported that Killings signed a year extension at the end of the 2024-25 season that would now see his contract end at the conclusion of the upcoming 2026-27 season. Killings was hired in March
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Men’s Lacrosse Uses Huge Third Quarter to Beat Hobart
By Carter Schum | March 10, 2026 Jackson Palumb scored three goals last Saturday (3/7). Photo Credit: Brent Warzocha / UAlbany Athletics On Saturday March 7, the University at Albany men’s lacrosse team beat the Hobart Statesman 14-10. “We played with some poise and maturity and just a real solid effort,” said Scott Marr, the team’s head coach. The game would start slow for
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Late Run Dooms Men’s Basketball in America East Quarterfinal
By Quincy Irvin | March 10, 2026 Amir Lindsey (#2) recorded 30 points at last Saturday’s game (3/7). Photo Credit: UAlbany Athletics The University at Albany men’s basketball team saw its season come to an end with an 81-76 loss, to the UMass Lowell River Hawks in the America East quarterfinals on Saturday, March 7. The Great Danes came out of the gate strong, quickly taking control of the game. Th
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Sports Summary (3/2-3/8)
By Carter Schum | March 10, 2026 This past week saw the following results for University at Albany sports: Women’s basketball competed in the America East tournament last Thursday (3/5). Photo Credit: Luke Schwartz / UAlbany Athletics Tuesday, March 3 Men’s basketball fell to the Vermont Catamounts 69-56. Amir Lindsey led the way with 25 points on 9-of-19 shooting while giving out a team high of five assists. Zacharie Matulu and
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Sports Summary (2/23-3/1)
By Carter Schum | March 3, 2026 Paisley Cook (#21) broke the America East record for draw controls last Wednesday (2/25). Photo Credit: Joseph Mile / UAlbany Athletics Wednesday, Feb. 25 Women’s lacrosse bested the Niagara Purple Eagles 14-9. Paisley Cook broke her own conference record, winning 21 draw controls. Zareena Sorho scored four goals to lead the Great Danes. Mya Caroll and Amanda Williamson each scored two goals. Kloey Roos recor
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Men's Basketball gets Big Win on Senior Day Over New Hampshire
By Carter Schum | March 3, 2026 The men’s basketball team celebrated their senior day last Saturday (2/28). Photo Credit: Bruce Dudek / UAlbany Athletics On Saturday Feb. 28, the University at Albany Men’s Basketball team bested the University of New Hampshire Wildcats 84-61. “ I thought our guys responded really well after a tough loss on Thursday. I wasn’t happy with our effort or focus on that game, but we
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Sports Summary (2/16-2/22)
By Carter Schum | February 23, 2026 This past week saw the following results for University at Albany sports: Koelton Marquis (#88) Scored two goals versus Penn last Tuesday (2/17). Photo Credit: Liam Martin / The ASP Tuesday, February 17th Men’s lacrosse fell to the Penn Quakers by a score of 15-10. Silas Richmond recorded four goals and three assists. Koleton Marquis and Jackson Palumb each recorded two goals
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Men’s Lacrosse Falls to Cornell Following Last-Minute Goal
By Carter Schum | February 16, 2026 Ryan Doherty (#1) scored 4 goals, pictured on Saturday (2/14). Photo Credit: Liam Martin / The ASP On Saturday Feb. 14, the University at Albany men’s lacrosse team fell to Cornell. “This is a really good lacrosse team we have in our locker room,” said head coach Scott Marr of his team's effort at last Saturday’s game (2/14). The Great Danes struck first, as Teharonhiorens McComber deposited a feed
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Sports Summary (2/9-2/15)
By Carter Schum | February 16, 2026 This past week saw the following results for University at Albany sports: Kloey Roos (#24) Scored four goals at Holy Cross last Tuesday (2/10). Photo Credit: Brent Warzocha / UAlbany Athletics Tuesday, February 10th Women’s lacrosse opened their season with a 9-6 victory over the Holy Cross Crusaders. Kloey Roos led the way, scoring four goals. Ravan Marsell tallied a team high six points (1G, 5A). Grace Cince
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Women’s Basketball Holds Off Binghamton for Conference Win
By Quincy Irvin | February 16, 2026 Amaya Stewart (#9) recorded nine points and three rebounds last Saturday (2/14). Photo Credit: Bob Mayberger / UAlbany Athletics The University at Albany women’s basketball team defeated the Binghamton Bearcats 52-41 last Saturday night (2/14), earning a hard-fought conference win after falling to the Bear
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Sports Summary (2/2-2/8)
By Carter Schum | February 10, 2026 This past week saw the following results for University at Albany sports: Men’s basketball scored a conference win at Bryant on Thursday (2/5). Photo Credit: Alex Henderson / UAlbany Athletics Thursday, February 5th The UAlbany men’s basketball won a thriller over the Bryant Bulldogs, 65-63. Isaac Abidde led the scoring for UAlbany with 19 points, shooting 7 of 10 from the field. Amir Lindsey and Jaden Kempson
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Second-Half Struggles Doom Men’s Basketball in Loss to UMass Lowell
By Carter Schum | February 10, 2026 Okechukwu Okeke recorded a double-double on Saturday (2/8). Photo Credit: Brent Warzocha / UAlbany Athletics On Saturday, Feb.7, the University at Albany men’s basketball team was defeated 89-79 by the UMass Lowell River Hawks. “Our effort wasn’t where it needed to be,” head coach Dwayne Killings said. Both offenses scored early, but the River Hawks took a 10-4 lead with 16:30 remaining, after making their first
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Men’s Basketball Blows Late Lead in Loss to UMBC
By Gabriel Kitt & Carter Schum | February 2, 2026 Okechukwu Okeke recorded a double-double on Saturday (1/31). Photo Credit: Bob Mayberger / UAlbany Athletics. On Saturday, Jan. 31 the University at Albany Men’s Basketball team fell 68-65 to the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) Retrievers. “Our discipline just killed us in the end,” said head men’s basketball coach Dwyane Killings of his team's fourth straight loss. The game would swing
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Men’s Basketball Falls Late to NJIT
By Gabriel Kitt | February 2, 2026 Abdoulaye Fall (#22) tallied 14 points during Thursday’s game (1/29). Photo Credit: UAlbany Athletics The University at Albany Men's Basketball team lost on Thursday (1/29), to the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) Highlanders by a score of 77-68. NJIT got out of the gate strong by gaining a 12-6 lead in the first four and a half minutes of the game. The Great Danes did bounce back however, as they would cut
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Sports Summary (1/26-2/1)
By Gabriel Kitt & Carter Schum | February 2, 2026 This past week saw the following results for University at Albany sports: Men’s Track & Field finished 1st place at the Cornell Invite Saturday (1/31). Photo Credit: UAlbany Athletics Thursday, January 29th Men’s Basketball fell to the NJIT Highlanders 77-68. Amir Lindsey topped the scoring charts with 23
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Men’s Lacrosse Seeks Fight for National Championship in 2026
By Carter Schum | January 26, 2026 The UAlbany Men’s Lacrosse team won the America East Conference Championship in 2025. Photo Credit: Brent Warzocha / UAlbany Athletics For the University at Albany men’s lacrosse team, 2025 was a year of repeats. By topping both of the co- regular season lacrosse champions, Bryant and UMBC, The Great Dane
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Men’s Basketball Snaps Losing Streak Against Vermont
By Carter Schum | January 26th, 2026 The Great Danes snapped a 10 game losing streak against Vermont on Monday (1/19). Photo Credit: Brent Warzocha / UAlbany Athletics . On Monday, Jan. 19, the University at Albany Men’s Basketball team defeated the University of Vermont Catamounts 75-68. “It's the best win I've been a part of since I've been here,” Head Coach Dwyane Killings said. The Catamounts led early, opening the game on an 11-2 run in the first five m
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Sports Summary (1/19-1/25)
By Carter Schum | January 26, 2026 This past week saw the following results for University at Albany sports: Women’s Basketball faced the New Hampshire Wildcats on Saturday (1/24). Photo Credit: Brent Warzocha / UAlbany Athletics Monday, January 19th Men’s Basketball defeated the Vermont Catamounts 75-68. Amir Lindsey recorded an impressive 24 points and 4 assists, while playing all 40 minutes. Issac Abide and Abdoulaye Fall each recorded
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Women’s Basketball Tops Bucknell in Overtime Thriller
By Carter Schum | December 8, 2025 Photo Credit: UAlbany Athletics On Monday (12/1), The University at Albany Women’s Basketball team defeated the Bucknell Bison 65-62 in overtime. The Bison would start strong in the first quarter. With their blocks coming quicker than the Great Danes. Bucknell was up 7-2 with 5:12 remaining in the first quarter. Things would not improve much in the remaining part of the opening period as the Bison would end the quarter with a 17-8 lead, a
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Sports Summary (12/1-12/7)
By Carter Schum | December 8, 2025 This past week saw the following results for The University at Albany sports: Amir Lindsey recorded 16 points and 6 assists on Saturday (12/6). Photo Credit: UAlbany Athletics Monday, December 1st Women’s Basketball defeated the Bucknell Bison 65-62. Amaya Stewart led the scoring with 20 points and 7 rebounds. Lara Langermann and Julia Palamo Vincente both got into double figures recording 14 and 10 points respectively. Wednesday, Decem
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Liam Gleason: Former UAlbany Athlete and Coach Passes Away at Age 41
By Carter Schum | December 8, 2025 Photo Credit: UAlbany Athletics On Wednesday (12/3), The University at Albany and Siena University announced the passing of Liam Gleason, aged 41. In a statement, the UAlbany men's lacrosse program wrote “ From a standout student-athlete to a dedicated member of the coaching staff, Liam poured his heart into the Capital Region lacrosse community and left an indelible mark on everyone he met.” Siena University President Chuck Seifert wrot
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Sports Summary (11/24 - 11/30)
By Carter Schum | December 1, 2025 This past week saw the following results for University at Albany sports: Amir Lindsey recorded 16 points in the first game of the Northern Classic on Friday (11/28). Photo Credit: UAlbany Athletics Wednesday, November 26 Women’s Basketball defeated the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Engineers 96-43. Amaya Stewart topped the scoring charts with 22 points on 10-12 shooting while also getting seven rebounds. Martina Borellas record
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Sports Summary (11/17-11/23)
By Carter Schum | November 24, 2025 This past week saw the following results for University at Albany sports: Volleyball fell to the UMBC Retrievers in the America East championship match on Saturday (11/22). Photo Credit: UAlbany Athletics Tuesday, November 18th Men’s Basketball defeated the Paul Smiths Bobcats by a score of 106-57. Nasir Muhamed led the way for UAlbany with 21 points. Okechukwu Okeke recorded a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds. A total of 5
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Men’s Basketball Comes Up Short in Albany Cup Against Siena
By Carter Schum | November 24, 2025 Jaden Kempson tallied 8 points on Friday (11/21). Photo Credit: Liam Martin | The ASP On Friday (11/21), The University at Albany Men’s Basketball team lost to the Siena Saints 73-63 in the annual Albany Cup game. Early on, the game swung in favor of the Saints as they would score 8 of the first 11 points, with a Zachaire Matulu floater being the only UAlbany field basket in the first 3 minutes of the first half. The Great Danes would
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Women’s Basketball Reclaims Albany Cup in Win Over Siena
By Quincy Irvin | November 24, 2025 Amaya Stewart recorded a team high 17 points on Wednesday (11/18) Photo Credit: Liam Martin | The ASP The University at Albany Women’s Basketball team won 67-42 Wednesday night (11/20) against the Siena Saints to reclaim the Albany Cup. “It was a really fun game to coach,” said head coach Colleen Mullen. “I’m so proud of how the team bounced forward.” Siena won the tip, but UAlbany set
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Sports Summary (11/10-11/16)
By Carter Schum | November 17, 2025 This past week saw the following results for University at Albany sports: Volleyball celebrated Senior night on Friday (11/15). Photo Credit: Brent Warzocha | UAlbany Athletics Monday, November 10th Women’s Basketball prevailed over the Dartmouth Big Green by a score of 65-41. Amaya Stewart led the charge for the Great Danes with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Lara Langermann was the other Great Dane to score in double figures, as she notched
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Women’s Basketball Finds Their Rhythm Besting Dartmouth
By Quincy Irvin | November 17, 2025 Lara Langermann (#55) made four three-point shots on Monday (11/10) Photo Credit: Liam Martin | The ASP The University at Albany Women's Basketball team won 65-41 Monday (11/10) over the Dartmouth Big Green. “It was just a great team effort,” said head coach Colleen Mullen of her team's performance Monday night. The opening minutes did not go UAlbany’s way, as Dartmouth’s full-court press and different def
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Men’s Basketball Sets a Program Record Against SUNY Delhi
By Carter Schum and Sofia Lamdichi | November 17, 2025 Ife West-Ingram (#7) made several dunks on Tuesday ( 11/11). Photo Credit: Liam Martin | The ASP On Tuesday Nov. 11th the University at Albany Men’s Basketball team defeated the SUNY Delhi Broncos 115-52. UAlbany would come out of the blocks strong, as they would start the game on a 7-2 run, highlighted by a two handed slam from Okechukwu Okeke forcing SUNY Delhi to take a timeout early with 16:46 left in the first hal
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