Late Tip-In Lifts Maine to Narrow Victory Over Albany

VEAZIE, Maine (Interstat) — Adrianna Smith’s tip-in with two seconds remaining Thursday night lifted the Maine women’s basketball team to a 60-59 victory over Albany in an America East Conference game at Cross Insurance Center.

The Black Bears, who led by as many as 12 points, saw their offense stall in the fourth quarter, scoring only nine points. Albany’s Martina Borrellas scored 23 points, including a driving layup and free throw to tie the game at 58 with 1:40 left, and Delanie Hill hit a 3-pointer to put the Great Danes ahead 59-58 with 11 seconds to play.

Smith then secured the win for Maine, finishing with 20 points and 12 assists. Asta Blauenfeldt added 13 points for the Black Bears. Albany fell to 14-14, while Maine improved to 16-12.