ALBANY, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Albany Great Danes opened their season with a dominant 74-46 victory over the Marist Red Foxes in a non-conference women’s basketball game Tuesday night at SEFCU Arena.

Fueled by a potent inside game and efficient shooting, Albany controlled the contest from the outset, building a 39-22 lead by halftime and never looking back. The Great Danes improved to 1-0, while the Red Foxes began their campaign 0-1 before an announced crowd of 1,338.

Delanie Hill led all scorers with 20 points for Albany, showcasing the offensive firepower that overwhelmed Marist throughout the evening. She was complemented by Amaya Stewart, who delivered a formidable all-around performance with 17 points, five rebounds and four blocked shots.

The Great Danes’ offensive execution was starkly superior. They shot 55.6% from the field, compared to Marist’s 30.8%, and dominated the paint, outscoring the Red Foxes 38-8. Albany also capitalized on its possessions more effectively, posting an offensive rating of 115.0 against Marist’s 69.9.

Martina Borrellas added 12 points and six rebounds for Albany, while Anais Levasseur facilitated the offense with a game-high seven assists.

Marist, which struggled with 16 turnovers, found a bright spot in the fourth-quarter performance of Chloe Escanillas. She came off the bench to score all of her team-high 14 points in the final period, connecting on four three-pointers. Lexie Tarul was the only other Red Fox in double figures, finishing with 10 points.

The game was never in doubt after the first quarter, where Albany established a 17-9 lead. The Great Danes extended their advantage with a 22-point second quarter, effectively putting the game out of reach by halftime.

Albany’s defense was equally impactful, registering six blocks and six steals, which contributed to Marist’s offensive struggles. The Red Foxes were more accurate from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 19 attempts, but it was not nearly enough to counter Albany’s interior dominance and overall efficiency.

According to Interstat’s ELO system, Albany was projected with a 92.10 percent probability to win, a forecast the team lived up to with a comprehensive performance on both ends of the court.

Marist will look for its first win when it hosts Drexel on Friday. Albany hits the road for its next contest, facing Syracuse on Friday.