In Orono, Maine, the Black Bears secured a commanding 87-66 victory over Albany (NY) on Saturday, with standout performances from several players. Christopher Mantis led the charge with 17 points, making an impressive 6 of 9 shots, including a noteworthy 5 for 8 from three-point range.

AJ Lopez contributed significantly with 16 points, shooting 6 of 13 overall and hitting 2 out of 6 attempts from long distance. Jaden Clayton also shined by finishing with 16 points, shooting 5 of 7 from the floor, and 3 for 4 from behind the arc. Additionally, Clayton was perfect from the free-throw line, going 3 for 3, and he added seven assists to his performance.

On the other side, Kacper Klaczek was the leading scorer for the Great Danes, posting 16 points along with seven rebounds. His teammate Amar’e Marshall added 15 points and four assists for Albany, while DeMarr Langford Jr. chipped in with 12 points and two steals.

Both teams are set to continue their seasons on Thursday, with Maine traveling to face NJIT and Albany gearing up to host Bryant.