HAMILTON, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Albany women’s basketball team used a strong defensive effort to secure a 55-41 road win over Colgate on Monday night at Cotterell Court. The Great Danes held the Raiders to just six points in the third quarter to pull away. Delanie Hill led all scorers with 23 points for Albany, which improved to 8-2. Lara Langermann added 12 points for the Great Danes. Colgate, which fell to 4-5, was led by Tatiana Matthews’ 12 points. Albany built a 29-23 halftime lead and maintained control throughout the second half. The Great Danes next host Boston University on Saturday. Colgate travels to face Syracuse on Wednesday.

HAMILTON, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Albany women’s basketball team, leaning on a methodical defensive effort and a standout performance from guard Delanie Hill, secured a 55-41 road victory over Colgate at Cotterell Court on Monday night. The Great Danes improved to 8-2 with the win, while the Raiders fell to 4-5. The game’s decisive stretch came in the third quarter, where Albany’s defense completely stifled the Colgate offense. After taking a 29-23 lead into halftime, the Great Danes held the Raiders to just six points in the third period on 2-of-12 shooting from the floor. Albany forced five turnovers in the quarter, including two offensive fouls, and blocked two shots. This defensive lockdown allowed Albany to build a 42-29 advantage heading into the final frame, a margin Colgate never seriously threatened. Hill, a sophomore from Charlotte, North Carolina, was the offensive catalyst for Albany, scoring a game-high 23 points in 32 minutes. She connected on three 3-pointers and added two assists. Her backcourt partner, Lara Langermann of Breckerfield, Germany, provided crucial support with 12 points, also hitting three shots from beyond the arc. Albany’s defense was the story, however. The Great Danes consistently disrupted Colgate’s rhythm, generating 18 Raiders turnovers which they converted into 15 points. Albany also recorded six blocked shots, with forward Martina Borrellas of Barcelona, Spain, contributing two blocks to go with six points, four assists and four rebounds. Colgate was led by Tatiana Matthews of Dunnellon, Florida, who came off the bench to score 12 points. Starter Christina Midgette of Princeton, New Jersey, was held to five points but contributed three assists and three steals. The Raiders struggled to find consistent offense, shooting under 30 percent from the field for the game. Albany set the tone early, opening the game with consecutive 3-pointers from Langermann and Hill to build a quick lead they would not relinquish. While Colgate stayed within six points at halftime, the Raiders’ offensive woes in the third quarter proved insurmountable. Albany maintained its composure in the fourth, answering every modest Colgate run with a score of its own to close out the win. The victory extends Albany’s winning streak to three games following recent non-conference road wins at Sacred Heart and Bucknell in overtime. Colgate, coming off an overtime loss to Delaware, has now dropped three of its last four contests. Albany returns home to face Boston University on Saturday. Colgate travels to face in-state power Syracuse on Wednesday. According to National Statistical’s ELO system, Albany entered the game with a 56.60 percent probability to win.

Preview: Albany Looks to Extend Win Streak at Colgate HAMILTON, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Albany women’s basketball team, riding a five-game winning streak, will visit Cotterell Court on Monday to face Colgate in a nonconference matchup. The Great Danes (7-2) have found their rhythm following a 2-2 start, with their last loss coming on Nov. 15. They are coming off a tight 60-57 road victory at Sacred Heart on Wednesday. Albany’s success has been fueled by balanced contributions, notably from guard Delanie Hill and forward Martina Borrellas. Hill scored 17 points in the win over Sacred Heart, continuing a strong stretch where she has averaged 12.1 points per game over her last seven contests. Colgate (4-4) seeks to steady itself after dropping four of its last five games, including a 70-64 overtime loss to Delaware at home on Friday. The Raiders have struggled defensively during the skid, allowing an average of 77.8 points in those four defeats. Guard Tatiana Matthews provides a scoring spark off the bench, netting 14 points against Delaware, while Ella Meabon leads the team after a 24-point performance in that loss. Albany’s streak has been built on defense, holding opponents to 55.2 points per game during the five wins. Colgate will need to solve that pressure and protect the ball after committing 18 turnovers in the overtime loss to Delaware. This game marks the final nonconference home contest for Colgate before Patriot League play begins in January. Albany continues a stretch of four straight road games before returning home on Dec. 13. Tip-off is set for Monday, Dec. 8, at Cotterell Court.