Ellison leads Hartford over Albany (NY) 66-60
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. -- Malik Ellison recorded 18 points and 19 rebounds to carry Hartford to a 66-60 win over Albany on Wednesday night.
Moses Flowers had 14 points for Hartford (14-12, 7-4 America East Conference). Romain Boxus added 14 points. Hunter Marks had 12 points.
Ahmad Clark had 24 points for the Great Danes (13-12, 6-4). Malachi de Sousa added six assists. Romani Hansen had 6 points and 18 rebounds.
The Hawks improve to 2-0 against the Great Danes for the season. Hartford defeated Albany 62-48 on Jan. 25. Hartford plays UMass Lowell at home on Saturday. Albany plays Maine on the road on Sunday.
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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 |