SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — In a thrilling match on Saturday, DeMarr Langford Jr. secured victory for Albany with a decisive offensive rebound and buzzer-beater, resulting in a 67-65 win over Kansas City.

Amar’e Marshall was a standout player for the Great Danes, scoring 18 points and making five steals during the game. Langford Jr. contributed significantly with 16 points, showing impressive accuracy by hitting 7 of his 8 attempts and converting 2 out of 4 from the charity stripe. Additionally, he collected six rebounds. Justin Neely also played a vital role, finishing the night with 10 points, going 2 for 4 from the field and 6 for 7 from the free-throw line.

On the opposing team, Anderson Kopp led Kansas City with a commendable 20 points and provided four assists. The Roos, although falling short in the match, had solid performances from Jayson Petty, who added 18 points, and Kasheem Grady II, who contributed another 16 points to the score.

This exciting contest showcased the competitive spirit of college basketball, with Albany enhancing their record to 5-1 for the season, while Kansas City now stands at 3-4.