In a thrilling showdown honoring former coach Liam Gleason, Siena faced UAlbany in the first annual LarGer than Life Game. The match featured a tightly contested back-and-forth battle, ultimately culminating in UAlbany's 9-7 victory, breaking Siena's seven-game winning streak. Key moments included two pivotal fourth-quarter goals from James Reid and Brendan O'Keefe, securing the win for the Great Danes. Siena's senior goalie Vito DeBellis had a standout performance with a career-high 16 saves, while graduate student Conor Hufnagel scored his third hat trick of the season.

By the Numbers
  • UAlbany had a 38-21 advantage on ground balls.
  • Siena won 12 out of 20 faceoffs, with Tyler Kuprianchik winning 7 of 9.
State of Play
  • Siena's current record is 10-3, while UAlbany improves to 8-4.
  • Both teams displayed strong athletic performances, with highlights including multiple saves and scoring runs.
What's Next

Siena will return to action on Saturday, facing Mount St. Mary's in a MAAC matchup, aiming to bounce back from the UAlbany loss.

Bottom Line

The game showcased intense competition and resilience from both teams, with Siena needing to regroup quickly to maintain their position in the league going forward.