ALBANY - One day after UAlbany's first conference loss to Vermont, the Great Danes were trying to focus on what's in front of them.

It was likely the biggest game of the season for UAlbany because of the early-season America East Conference implications and that may have gotten to the team, according to coach Will Brown.

“Maybe Coach Brown telling (the players) that this is a good measuring stick for us. This is the best team on paper, based on non-conference. Big game, great environment and I think this group may have gotten caught up in that and pressed a little bit too much.”

The Catamounts won for the seventh time on their home floor and are now 11-3 overall, after beating the Great Danes 60-48.

“They’re a great team,” said senior guard Tim Ambrose. “They’re solid and they play together. They don’t beat themselves.”

UAlbany didn't play very well, but they still like their chances against Vermont any anyone else in the league.

“I feel like we can compete with anybody,” Ambrose said. “It all depends on that night and how teams come out to play. Vermont, yesterday, was the better team and they deserved to win.”

“Vermont’s a great team,” added sophomore captain Logan Aronhalt. “They’re very well-coached and they play well together, but I like our chances in the next game. As bad as we were playing, we were right there at times. I think, if we can get it going a little better offensively next time we play, I think we can win the game.”