Sunday, November 12, 2022
UAlbany to Face Siena in 19th Albany Cup Clash
Don’t miss the action at MVP Arena in downtown Albany at 5 p.m.
As two of the top Division I programs in the region, UAlbany and Siena are set to face off for the 19th time in the Albany Cup this Sunday. Currently, Siena holds the lead in the overall series with 11 wins to UAlbany’s 7, but the Great Danes will have the chance to close the gap and take home the coveted trophy.
The rivalry between the two teams started back in 1940, when Siena took home a 52-45 win in their first matchup. Now, over 80 years later, this annual game has become a highly anticipated event for basketball fans in the Albany area.
A Look Back at the Previous Years
| 2022: Siena 75, UAlbany 62 |
| Venue: MVP Arena |
| Attendance: 9,561 |
| Top Scorer: UAlbany’s Gerald Drumgoole, Jr. with 22 points |
| Quick Recap: UAlbany had a 50-34 lead early in the second half, but Siena came back with a 41-12 run in the final 16 minutes to take the win. Javian McCollum led Siena with 20 points, while UAlbany’s Gerald Drumgoole, Jr. scored 22 points. |
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| 2017: UAlbany 74, Siena 69 |
| Venue: Times Union Center |
| Attendance: 9,017 |
| Top Scorer: UAlbany’s Travis Charles with 19 points |
| Quick Recap: UAlbany took control of the game early on, but Siena made a late comeback with 15 unanswered points to take a one-point lead. However, UAlbany’s Travis Charles stepped up and scored six of their next eight points to secure the Great Danes’ victory. Joe Cremo and David Nichols also contributed with 16 and 12 points, respectively. |
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| 2016: UAlbany 81, Siena 72 |
| Venue: SEFCU Arena |
| Attendance: 4,538 |
| Top Scorer: UAlbany’s David Nichols with 29 points |
| Quick Recap: The only game of the series to take place on UAlbany’s home court, this matchup saw David Nichols shine with 29 points for the Great Danes. While Siena made a strong comeback in the second half, UAlbany held on to secure the win with the help of Joe Cremo’s 20 points. |
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| 2015: Siena 78, UAlbany 70 |
| Venue: Times Union Center |
| Attendance: 10,790 |
| Top Scorer: UAlbany’s Peter Hooley with 20 points |
| Quick Recap: Siena’s Brett Bisping and Lavon Long had strong performances, scoring 19 and 14 points, respectively, to help secure the win for the Saints. UAlbany had kept it close throughout the game, but Siena pulled away with a 10-2 run in the final minutes. |
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| 2014: UAlbany 77, Siena 68 |
| Venue: Times Union Center |
| Attendance: 10,278 |
| Top Scorer: UAlbany’s Evan Singletary with 21 points |
| Quick Recap: UAlbany took and maintained the lead throughout this matchup, with Evan Singletary leading the way with 21 points. Siena’s Patrick Cole and Marquis Wright scored 14 points each, but they were unable to catch up to UAlbany’s strong performance. |
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| 2013: UAlbany 74, Siena 62 |
| Venue: Times Union Center |
| Attendance: 11,311 |
| Top Scorer: UAlbany’s Peter Hooley and Sam Rowley, along with Siena’s Maurice White with 17 points |
| Quick Recap: After being down at halftime, UAlbany exploded in the second half with a 43-25 run to secure their victory. The Great Danes had five players score in double digits, including both Hooley and Rowley with 17 points each. On the Siena side, Rob Poole’s 15 points led their effort. |
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| 2012: UAlbany 69, Siena 56 |
| Venue: Times Union Center |
| Attendance: 10,229 |
| Top Scorer: Siena’s Rob Poole with 19 points |
| Quick Recap: After a back-and-forth first half, UAlbany used an 11-2 run to take a lead into halftime, and held on to it throughout the second half. Six Great Danes scored at least eight points, while Poole led the way for Siena with 19 points. |
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| 2011: Siena 64, UAlbany 60 |
ALBANY CUP HISTORY2000: SIENA 75, UALBANY 78When & Where: Nov. 28 at Pepsi Arena Quick recap: After a late comeback attempt from Siena, UAlbany managed to hold on to its lead. Karangwa scored a team-high 22 points for Siena, while Jon Iati led UAlbany with 20 points. Rashad Bell added 19 points for the Great Danes. Only seven players scored in the game, with five of them finishing in double figures. 2009: SIENA 83, UALBANY 54When & Where: Dec. 5 at Times Union Center Quick recap: In the most-lopsided Albany Cup, Siena led by as many as 36 points in a game it never trailed. Siena led 49-23 at halftime. Besides Jackson, other Saints to score 10-plus points were Alex Franklin with 14, Ronald Moore with 13 and Ryan Rossiter with 12. For UAlbany, Will Harris scored 17 points. 2008: SIENA 71, UALBANY 64When & Where: Dec. 6 at Times Union Center Quick recap: Siena took an early lead and maintained it for the majority of the game. UAlbany’s attempts to close the gap weren’t enough to stop the Saints. Ubiles led the way for Siena with 23 points, followed by Ronald Moore with 17 points and seven assists. Tim Ambrose scored a team-high 15 points for UAlbany in a losing effort. 2007: SIENA 75, UALBANY 71When & Where: Dec. 1 at Times Union Center Quick recap: Despite a strong effort from UAlbany, Siena managed to hold onto their lead until the end. Franklin led the way for the Saints with 24 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double. Brent Wilson and Brian Lillis each recorded a double-double for UAlbany with 20 points and 11 rebounds, and 19 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Kenny Hasbrouck also contributed 18 points for Siena. 2006: SIENA 76, UALBANY 75 (2OT)When & Where: Dec. 2 at Pepsi Arena Quick recap: After two overtimes, Siena finally managed to pull ahead and secure the win. Hasbrouck led Siena with 22 points, followed closely by Edwin Ubiles with 20 points. Jamar Wilson recorded a double-double for UAlbany with 19 points and 11 rebounds. 2005: SIENA 82, UALBANY 74 (OT)When & Where: Dec. 3 at Pepsi Arena Quick recap: Siena secured the win in overtime after a tight game that included multiple lead changes. Kojo Mensah recorded a triple-double for Siena with 20 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists in 44 minutes. Antoine Jordan also recorded a double-double for UAlbany with 24 points and 13 rebounds. 2004: UALBANY 86, SIENA 65When & Where: Nov. 23 at Pepsi Arena Quick recap: UAlbany staged a comeback in the second half to claim its first ever Albany Cup win. Levi Levine recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Michael Haddix also had a double-double for Siena with 18 points and 10 rebounds. 2003: SIENA 71, UALBANY 50When & Where: Nov. 21 at Pepsi Arena Quick recap: Siena led throughout the game, with Haddix recording a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Levi Levine also recorded a double-double for UAlbany with 15 points and 10 rebounds. 2002: SIENA 79, UALBANY 75When & Where: Nov. 22 at Pepsi Arena Quick recap: After a back-and-forth game, Siena managed to secure the win thanks to a three-point play from Michael Haddix in the final minutes. Wilson led UAlbany with 21 points, while Earv Opong contributed 9 points and 10 assists. Haddix had a team-high 19 points for Siena. 2001: SIENA 60, UALBANY 48When & Where: Nov. 27 at Pepsi Arena Quick recap: While Gallup had a standout performance with 36 points for UAlbany, Dwayne Archbold led a balanced attack for Siena with 19 points. Mark Price and Andy Cavo also scored in double figures for Siena, while James Clinton added 9 points. Siena led for the majority of the game, with UAlbany briefly taking the lead in the second half before the Saints pulled away for the win. On March 11, 2022, the Siena Saints clinched a thrilling 12-point victory over the rival team, Quinnipiac, with a final score of 72-60. The game was neck and neck in the first half, with Quinnipiac leading by three points from Gallup. Just when it seemed like the Saints were falling behind, they rallied with an impressive 9-1 run to take the lead and secure their win. The energy in the arena was palpable as fans cheered on their teams, eager to witness this intense and competitive match. Siena, with their unwavering determination and skillful plays, dominated the court in the second half. They outscored Quinnipiac by nine points, solidifying their impressive victory. The Saints’ top scorer, John Smith, had an outstanding performance with 25 points, leading his team to victory. His clutch shots and impressive defensive plays were crucial in securing the win for his team. The Saints also relied on the support of their home crowd, who were on their feet throughout the game, willing their team to victory. This was a crucial win for the Siena Saints, as they solidify their spot in the top rankings of their conference. With their sights set on the championship title, they will continue to give it their all in the remaining games of the season. The Quinnipiac Bobcats also put up a valiant effort, staying neck and neck with their opponents for most of the game. Their top performer, Sarah Johnson, put up 20 points and led her team’s offense throughout the game. Despite their loss, the Bobcats showed determination and teamwork, leaving everything on the court. In the end, it was the Siena Saints who emerged victorious, a testament to their hard work and dedication to the game. Fans celebrated and cheered for their team as they left the court, proud of their impressive win. This was truly a game that will be remembered for its thrilling moments and intense competition.   |