Leissner lifts New Hampshire over Albany 69-68

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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.

Copyright 2016 by The Associated Press

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