Leissner lifts New Hampshire over Albany 69-68
DURHAM, N.H. -- Tanner Leissner's 3-point play gave New Hampshire the lead with 15.4 seconds left and the Wildcats held on Thursday night to beat Albany 69-68.
Evan Singletary pulled up for a contested 3-point attempt that missed long as time expired for Albany (20-7, 9-3 America East). Leissner finished with 20 points, his third game in a row scoring at least 20 for New Hampshire (15-9, 8-3).
The Wildcats took the lead at 48-46 with 14:57 left and stayed in front until the final minute. Albany rallied with a 12-2 run capped by Ray Sanders' free throws that gave the Great Danes a 68-66 lead with 28.4 seconds left.
Leissner answered with a strong move from the top, finishing with contact in the lane to get his 3-point play opportunity.
Jaleen Smith added 16 points and Iba Camara 12 for the Wildcats. Sanders scored 23 and Singletary 10 for the Great Danes.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Dwayne Gladden
- Brandon Cruz
- Nathan Farrell
2023-24 America East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 15-1 | - | 28-7 |
| UMass Lowell | 11-5 | 4 | 22-10 |
| Bryant | 11-5 | 4 | 20-13 |
| New Hampshire | 7-9 | 8 | 16-15 |
| Binghamton | 7-9 | 8 | 15-15 |
| Maine | 7-9 | 8 | 15-17 |
| UMBC | 6-10 | 9 | 11-21 |
| UAlbany | 5-11 | 10 | 13-19 |
| NJIT | 3-13 | 12 | 7-21 |
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