UAlbany Women Top Northeastern 65-61 in Opener
Alexia Bujold and Noa López Tallón each scored 19 points as the Great Danes opened the season with a road win under new coach Kelly Morrone.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
UAlbany's women's basketball team defeated Northeastern 65-61 in its season opener on Monday at Boston. The win gave the Great Danes a 1-0 start under first-year head coach Kelly Morrone.
Why it matters
The opening victory sets an early tone for a new coaching staff rebuilding the program in its first season under Morrone. It gives Albany a positive start in the America East race and a reference point for the squad's early-season performance.
Noa López Tallón went 6-of-6 from three-point range, the first Great Dane to total six threes in a single game since Lilly Phillips on Dec. 1, 2024. Alexia Bujold shot 6-of-10 from the floor and 7-of-7 from the line while adding a team-high two blocks.
The players
Kelly Morrone
Morrone is in her first season as head coach of the UAlbany women's basketball program, leading the team to its opening win.
Alexia Bujold
Bujold is a UAlbany guard and forward who scored 19 points and led the team with two blocks in the season opener.
Noa López Tallón
López Tallón is a UAlbany guard who scored 19 points and hit six three-pointers in the season-opening win over Northeastern.
The details
López Tallón's first three-pointer sparked a 9-2 run that gave UAlbany a 14-11 lead, and the Great Danes took a 51-47 advantage into the fourth quarter. Lara Langermann dished a game-high seven assists and Madison Roman grabbed a team-high eight rebounds, while López Tallón's go-ahead three came after the teams were tied at 61.
Timeline
Monday: UAlbany won its season opener 65-61 at Northeastern in Boston.
Thursday: UAlbany hosts Manhattan at Broadview Center with a 6:30 p.m. tip.
Season Trajectory
López Tallón's six three-pointers matched a single-game mark last reached by Lilly Phillips in December 2024, giving the program an early shooting benchmark. The 1-0 start under Morrone positions Albany to build momentum ahead of a home game against Manhattan.
The 1-0 start gives Albany an early conference-season cushion to build on as the schedule continues. Fans planning to attend the home game against Manhattan on Thursday can expect a 6:30 p.m. tip at Broadview Center.
The takeaway
A strong season opener on the road is a useful early marker for a new coaching staff, and López Tallón's shooting provides a concrete number to watch as conference play approaches.
What happens next
UAlbany hosts Manhattan at Broadview Center on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in its next game.
Further reading
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