The University at Albany will host Siena College for the men's basketball Albany Cup game on December 12, 2024, at 7 p.m. at Broadview Center, continuing a series that has seesawed over the past decade.
A Renewed Rivalry
The contest is part of a four‑year contract that requires the two schools to alternate hosting duties, a arrangement that was revived after a five‑year hiatus that ended with the 2022‑23 season.
Since the rivalry was rekindled, the Great Danes have won both of their home meetings, and the overall series stands tied at 2‑2, setting the stage for another tightly contested encounter.
First‑year Siena head coach Nevada Smith will lead the Saints onto the court, while UAlbany coach Dwayne Killings, who is 2‑2 in Albany Cup games, looks to improve his personal record.
Coaching Perspectives
Killings enters the matchup with a modest 2‑2 ledger in the series, adding a personal stake to the contest as he aims to turn the tide in his program's favor.
The broader history of the rivalry stretches back 21 meetings, with Siena holding a 12‑9 edge overall, though the Great Danes have surged 8‑4 in the last decade, including a recent stretch of home‑court dominance.
Looking Ahead
Neither program has released its full nonconference schedule for the upcoming season, leaving fans to anticipate how this early‑season clash will shape the remainder of the slate.