Tyler Jones’ 23 points helped Albany (NY) defeat Manhattan 72-68 on Thursday

NEW YORK -- Tyler Jones’ 23 points helped Albany (NY) defeat Manhattan 72-68 on Thursday.

Jones also had three steals for the Great Danes (2-0). Zach Matulu scored 15 points and added 10 rebounds. Ollie Engen shot 5 for 16 (0 for 6 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points.

Dusan Eric finished with 16 points for the Jaspers (0-2). Manhattan also got 12 points from Novak Manojlovic. Ognjen Stankovic finished with 10 points and seven rebounds.

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These two teams both play Sunday. Albany (NY) hosts Merrimack and Manhattan visits Maine.