BOCA RATON, Fla. (Interstat) — Florida Atlantic dominated Albany 105-79 in a men’s NCAA basketball game Saturday at FAU Gymnasium before 3,161 fans. The Owls built a 49-25 halftime lead and never relented, fueled by efficient shooting and a balanced attack. Devin Vanterpool led all scorers with 24 points for Florida Atlantic. Jaden Kempson scored a game-high 30 points in a losing effort for Albany. The Owls shot 55.9% from the field and made 16 3-pointers, while the Great Danes struggled at the free-throw line, making 12 of 20 attempts. With the win, Florida Atlantic improved to 8-3. Albany fell to 3-9.

BOCA RATON, Fla. (Interstat) — In a game defined by an overwhelming offensive display and a dominant defensive presence in the paint, Florida Atlantic cruised to a decisive 105-79 victory over Albany on Saturday afternoon at FAU Gymnasium. The Owls, improving to 8-3, never trailed after the opening minute, using a barrage of three-pointers and a series of emphatic blocked shots to build a commanding 49-25 halftime lead. Albany, which fell to 3-9, found little success attacking the rim against Florida Atlantic’s interior defense, spearheaded by 6-foot-10 sophomore Devin Williams. Williams, from Riverside, California, recorded five blocks, altering countless other attempts, and added 13 points. His early rejections set a physical tone, helping the Owls establish a double-digit lead midway through the first half that would only expand. While Williams anchored the defense, sophomore guard Devin Vanterpool provided the offensive fireworks. The Laurel, Maryland, native scored a game-high 24 points, including four three-pointers, in just 25 minutes. His backcourt mate, freshman Kanaan Carlyle of Atlanta, contributed 13 points. The Owls shot 56% from the field and connected on 16 of 35 attempts from beyond the arc. They also capitalized on Albany’s mistakes, scoring 25 points off 14 Great Danes turnovers. Florida Atlantic’s ball movement was crisp, resulting in a 126.5 offensive rating on 83 possessions. Albany’s effort was led by a stellar individual performance from sophomore guard Jaden Kempson. The Bronx native poured in 30 points, with 22 coming in the second half, and added two assists and two steals. Amir Lindsey, a freshman from Framingham, Massachusetts, supported him with 19 points and three assists. The Great Danes showed more life after halftime, scoring 54 points, but could never cut the deficit below 20 points. They shot just 46% from the field and were hampered by 12 missed free throws, finishing 12 of 20 from the line. Florida Atlantic’s depth was a significant factor, with nine players scoring at least five points. Italian freshman guard Niccolo Moretti orchestrated the offense with a game-high six assists, while Isaiah Elohim added 11 points and three assists. The Owls’ bench outscored Albany’s reserves 38-16. The most critical stretch of the game occurred late in the first half. Leading 33-22, Florida Atlantic unleashed a 16-3 run over a four-minute span to break the game open. The surge featured three-pointers from Vanterpool, Elohim, and Yohann Sissoko, along with a transition dunk from Josiah Parker. Williams capped the run with a pair of free throws, giving the Owls a 49-25 advantage heading into the locker room. Albany managed just one field goal, a three-pointer from Nasir Muhammad, during the decisive Florida Atlantic flurry. Albany returns to action on Wednesday at Stony Brook. Florida Atlantic faces a cross-country trip to face Saint Mary’s on Friday.

Preview: Albany Visits Florida Atlantic in Nonconference Finale BOCA RATON, Fla. (Interstat) — The Albany Great Danes look to halt a four-game skid when they visit the Florida Atlantic Owls in a nonconference men’s basketball matchup Saturday at FAU Gymnasium. Albany (3-8) enters following a 93-82 road loss at Yale on Wednesday. The Great Danes have struggled defensively during their losing streak, allowing an average of 88.8 points per game in those four defeats. Guard Jaden Kempson has been a bright spot for Albany, coming off an 18-point, three-assist performance in 37 minutes against Yale. Over his last five games, the junior is averaging 13.2 points and 3.0 assists. He will need support from backcourt mates Nasir Muhammad and Amir Lindsey, who combined for 35 points and 13 assists against the Bulldogs. Florida Atlantic (7-3) returns home after a two-game road trip, including an 81-76 win at Florida Gulf Coast on Sunday. The Owls are 5-0 at home this season, winning those games by an average margin of 35.2 points. Their most recent home outing was a 112-55 rout of Saint Leo on Wednesday. Owls guard Yohann Sissoko erupted for a season-high 20 points in that victory, adding four assists in just 25 minutes. The sophomore’s scoring surge provides another weapon for a deep FAU offense that features four players averaging double figures. The game represents a final tune-up for both teams before extended breaks. Albany does not play again until visiting Stony Brook on Dec. 17. Florida Atlantic will embark on a cross-country trip to face Saint Mary’s on Dec. 19. Saturday’s contest tips off at 2 p.m. EST.