ALBANY, N.Y. (Interstat) — Siena used a dominant first half to secure a 73-63 men’s basketball victory over crosstown rival Albany before a crowd of 7,024 at Times Union Center on Friday night.

The Saints built a commanding 46-31 halftime lead and withstood a stronger second-half effort from the Great Danes. Amir Lindsey scored a game-high 23 points for Albany. Siena was led by Tasman Goodrick’s 19 points, while Justice Shoats added 14 points and nine assists. Siena improved to 3-2, while Albany dropped to 2-4.