In an exciting college basketball showdown, the Cornell Big Red pulled off a win over the Albany Great Danes, 83-75. Cooper Noard stole the spotlight, dropping 25 points and helping Cornell notch their sixth victory of the season.
Noard was absolutely locked in, hitting 8 of 10 shots from the field. He knocked down 5 of 6 from three-point range, which, honestly, is just wild.
He also went a perfect 4 for 4 at the free-throw line. That kind of efficiency under pressure? Pretty impressive.
Jake Fiegen came through with 15 points, making 5 of 9 shots and sinking three triples. Josh Baldwin chipped in nine, hitting two of his three attempts from deep.
Those extra points mattered, keeping Cornell ahead when things got tense. The supporting cast did exactly what they needed to do.
Albany had their own standouts, even if the final score didn’t go their way. Amir Lindsey led the Great Danes with 23 points and dished out four assists.
Jaden Kempson put up 18 points, giving Lindsey some much-needed backup. Albany had their moments, but Cornell’s offense was just a bit too much.
Isaac Abidde made his presence felt for Albany, finishing with 13 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double. He fought hard in the paint, grabbing boards and giving his team extra chances.
Still, even with his hustle, Albany couldn’t quite close the gap late in the game.
Cornell’s shooting really stood out. The team was hot from the field and especially from beyond the arc, which made a big difference.
They shot efficiently and didn’t waste their trips to the free-throw line. That kind of accuracy is tough to beat on any night.
Offensively, Cornell was humming. Those shooting splits—8 of 10 from the field, 5 for 6 from deep—are the kind of numbers coaches dream about.
And with a perfect night at the stripe, it just felt like everything was clicking. That’s not always the case, but when it is, it shows.
Defensively, Cornell still has work to do. Lindsey and Kempson found ways to score, and Abidde’s size gave them trouble inside.
They’ll need to tighten up on that end if they’re hoping to keep this momentum going.
This win puts Cornell at 6-5 for the season. They’ll try to build on this, riding the hot hands of Noard, Fiegen, and Baldwin.
For Albany, sitting at 4-10, it’s back to the drawing board. Lindsey, Kempson, and Abidde give them something to build around, but they’ve got to find ways to close out games and get more consistent on offense.
Conclusion
The Cornell vs. Albany game really put talent and grit on display. Cooper Noard had a standout night, but let’s not forget the hustle from his teammates.
Albany’s key players kept things interesting. The whole matchup was tighter and more exciting than you’d guess from the final score.
Both teams have things to work on. They’ll be looking to play to their strengths and patch up the weak spots as the season rolls on.
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