University at Albany Great Danes fall to Maine Black Bears

Albany star Borrellas posts double-double but it's not enough

Mar. 24, 2026 at 6:11am

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The University at Albany Great Danes women's basketball team fell to the Maine Black Bears in a game played on February 26, 2026. Albany's star player Borrellas had a strong performance with 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists, but it wasn't enough to overcome Maine.

Why it matters

This game was an important conference matchup between two of the top teams in the America East conference. The loss drops Albany's record and puts them in a tougher position to earn a high seed in the conference tournament.

The details

The Great Danes were led by Borrellas' double-double, but the rest of the team struggled to provide consistent scoring support. Maine was able to pull away in the second half to secure the victory.

  • The game was played on February 26, 2026.

The players

Borrellas

The star player for the University at Albany Great Danes, who had 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists in the loss.

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The takeaway

This loss is a setback for Albany's postseason hopes, but they will have a chance to bounce back in their remaining conference games. Borrellas' strong individual performance shows she is a player to watch as the season progresses.