Ellison scores 31 to lift Hartford over Albany (NY) 62-48
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Malik Ellison had a career-high 31 points plus 12 rebounds as Hartford topped Albany 62-48 on Saturday.
Hunter Marks had 12 points, six rebounds, six assists and three blocks for Hartford (11-10, 4-2 America East Conference). Traci Carter added 3 points and nine steals.
Cameron Healy had 10 points and seven rebounds for the Great Danes (11-10, 4-2). Romani Hansen added 13 rebounds.
Ahmad Clark, whose 16 points per game heading into the contest ranked second on the Great Danes, was held to only 8 points (3 of 12). He also had eight turnovers but only five assists.
Hartford plays Binghamton at home on Wednesday. Albany plays Maryland-Baltimore County on the road on Wednesday.
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2020-2021 America East Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC | 10-4 | - | 14-5 |
| Vermont | 10-4 | - | 10-4 |
| New Hampshire | 9-6 | 1.5 | 10-8 |
| Hartford | 8-6 | 2 | 11-8 |
| Albany | 6-6 | 3 | 6-8 |
| UMass Lowell | 7-8 | 3.5 | 8-11 |
| Stony Brook | 7-9 | 4 | 9-13 |
| NJIT | 6-10 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Binghamton | 4-10 | 6 | 4-13 |
| Maine | 2-6 | 5 | 2-7 |