No. 20 UAlbany Men's Lacrosse Suffers Sluggish Loss to Penn

Great Danes drop to 0-2 on the season as Quakers earn first win for new head coach

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The No. 20 University at Albany men's lacrosse team could not overcome a sluggish second quarter and Penn's control at the face-off X, falling 15-10 to the Quakers on Tuesday afternoon. UAlbany dropped to 0-2 on the season, while Penn evened its record at 1-1 and earned first-year head coach Taylor Wray his first victory overseeing the program.

Why it matters

This loss extends UAlbany's winless streak against Penn, as the Great Danes have now fallen to 0-5 all-time against the Quakers. It's an early-season setback for the nationally ranked UAlbany squad as they look to bounce back and establish themselves as a contender in the competitive America East Conference.

The details

UAlbany struck first midway through the opening quarter when Ryan Doherty put the Great Danes on the board. However, Penn controlled the face-off X and outscored UAlbany 6-2 in the second quarter to take a 9-5 lead at halftime. The Quakers maintained their advantage in the second half to secure the 15-10 victory.

  • The game was played on Tuesday afternoon, February 18, 2026.
  • UAlbany dropped to 0-2 on the season with the loss.
  • Penn evened its record at 1-1 and earned first-year head coach Taylor Wray his first victory.

The players

Ryan Doherty

A player for the UAlbany Great Danes men's lacrosse team who scored the first goal of the game for his team.

Taylor Wray

The first-year head coach of the Penn Quakers men's lacrosse team who earned his first victory overseeing the program.

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The takeaway

This early-season loss for the No. 20 ranked UAlbany squad highlights the challenges they face in trying to establish themselves as a top contender in the America East Conference. The Great Danes will need to regroup quickly and find ways to overcome their struggles against tough opponents like Penn if they hope to make a deep postseason run.