ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Nikola Priede scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds to help No. 2 seed Vermont beat top-seeded Albany 62-55 on Friday night in the championship game of the America East Tournament.
Vermont and Albany entered with seven America East championships apiece, tied for second all-time behind Maine with 10. It was Vermont's second title over the last 15 years, with the last coming in 2023 against the Great Danes.
Vermont (21-12), appearing in its third consecutive championship game, improved to 7-2 against Albany since the start of the 2022-23 season.
Albany (26-6) had won seven straight heading into the championship, with its last loss coming to Vermont on Feb.