Preview: Albany Looks to Avenge Earlier Loss at NJIT NEWARK, N.J. (Interstat) — The NJIT Highlanders will look to continue their push up the America East standings when they host the Albany Great Danes in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. The matchup at Fleisher Athletic Center is a rematch of a Jan. 29 meeting, which NJIT (15-12) won 77-68 on Albany’s home floor. The Highlanders have won five of their last six games, including a 67-58 victory at Maine on Saturday. Albany (9-17) snapped a four-game skid with a 77-74 road win at Binghamton that same day. NJIT’s recent surge has been fueled by guard Sebastian Robinson, who is averaging 21.7 points over his last three contests. He scored 17 points in the first meeting with Albany. For the Great Danes, guard Amir Lindsey has been a workhorse, playing 40 minutes in five of the last seven games. He scored 23 points in the loss to NJIT last month and matched that total in the win over Binghamton. Albany’s victory over the Bearcats was a balanced effort. Alongside Lindsey’s 23 points, Okechukwu Okeke posted a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Jaden Kempson added 11 points and 12 rebounds. NJIT’s win at Maine also featured key contributions beyond Robinson, with David Bolden scoring 15 points and Ari Fulton adding 14 points and seven rebounds. The Highlanders have found success at home this season, while Albany has struggled on the road, making the venue a key factor. A win would bolster NJIT’s positioning for the upcoming conference tournament, while Albany seeks to build momentum from its last outing and split the season series. Following this game, NJIT will host Vermont on Saturday. Albany will travel to face Maryland-Baltimore County on Saturday.