Clark has 23 to lead Albany to 77-67 win over Manhattan

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Ahmad Clark was 13 of 15 from the free throw line to total 23 points while dishing out six assists to help Albany thwart Manhattan 77-67 on Thursday night to halt a three-game skid.

Cameron Healy added 16 points, Antonio Rizzuto had 14 and Adam Lulka posted a double-double with 10 points and 10 boards for Albany (4-9).

The Great Danes were 28 of 35 from the free throw line while Manhattan made just 7 of 13 attempts.

Albany never trailed, taking a 33-30 lead into the break after Healy drained a 3-pointer in the final seconds. The Great Danes pushed their lead to 50-42 after Clark's jumper midway in the second half. Albany could never shake free of Manhattan as the Jaspers closed to 57-55 after Thomas Capuano drained a 3-pointer with 5:51 remaining. Clark answered with a 3-pointer, but Manhattan's Nehemiah Mack responded with another trey to trail 61-58 at the 4:49 mark. The Great Danes made nine free throws down the stretch to seal the win.

Mack finished with a career-high 21 points for Manhattan (2-9).