Joshua has 22, Albany defeats UMBC 78-74

By AP News Published Feb 27, 2025 07:09 pm

BALTIMORE (AP) — Byron Joshua scored 22 points as Albany beat UMBC 78-74 on Thursday night.

Joshua shot 7 of 13 from the field, including 4 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 5 from the line for the Great Danes (15-14, 7-7 America East Conference). Justin Neely added 13 points while finishing 5 of 13 from the floor while they also had 11 rebounds. Amar’e Marshall had 11 points and went 4 of 10 from the field (3 for 7 from 3-point range).

Marcus Banks led the Retrievers (13-17, 5-10) in scoring, finishing with 24 points and seven rebounds. UMBC also got 20 points and seven rebounds from Marlon Short. Anthony Valentine also had 10 points and two steals.

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By The Associated Press