Game Recap: Bryant & Stratton - Albany Defeats Bryant & Stratton-Syracuse 58-43

In a thrilling matchup between the Bryant & Stratton - Albany Bobcats and the visiting Bryant & Stratton-Syracuse Bobcats, it was the Albany squad that emerged victorious, securing a 58-43 win at the Washington Avenue Armory.

The game started off with both teams displaying tenacity on defense, making it difficult for either side to find easy scoring opportunities. Bryant & Stratton - Albany managed to take a slim 21-20 lead into halftime after a tightly contested first half.

However, it was in the second half that Bryant & Stratton - Albany truly found their rhythm, outscoring their opponents 37-23 to seal the victory. Led by standout performances from Devon Smith-Johnson and Denali Burton, who contributed 23 and 14 points respectively, Albany pulled away from Syracuse to secure the win.

Bryant & Stratton-Syracuse fought hard throughout the game, with Tayron Bangs leading the scoring effort with 12 points. However, their shooting struggled, shooting just 26.2% from the field for the game.

The Albany squad's dominance in the paint proved to be a decisive factor, outscoring Syracuse 32-14 in points in the paint. Additionally, Albany capitalized on turnovers, scoring 13 points off of Syracuse's 12 turnovers.

In the end, Bryant & Stratton - Albany's strong second-half performance propelled them to a 58-43 victory, improving their record to 10-8 overall and 2-0 in conference play. Despite the loss, Bryant & Stratton-Syracuse continues to show promise with a record of 12-4 overall and 2-0 in conference play.

With this win, Bryant & Stratton - Albany looks to carry their momentum forward as they continue their pursuit of a successful season.