VESTAL, N.Y. (Interstat) — Amir Lindsey scored 23 points to guide Albany to a 77-74 win over Binghamton in an America East Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at the Events Center.

The Great Danes (9-17, 4-7) held a 43-39 halftime lead and withstood a late push from the Bearcats (5-22, 2-9). Albany’s Okechukwu Okeke added 15 points and 10 rebounds. Binghamton was led by Wes Peterson’s 18 points and six rebounds, while Jackson Benigni scored 16.

Albany secured the win despite committing 13 turnovers and being out-assisted 11-7. The Great Danes prevailed by controlling the glass with a 10-5 edge in offensive rebounds and making key free throws down the stretch before an announced crowd of 1,839.