RPI Defeats Albany in Capital District Final

by Larry Kahn TROY, N.Y.-RPI proved to be a most ungracious host this weekend when they entertained Albany, Union and Western Connecticut in the 21st Capital District Basketball Tpurnamenl. The Engineers copped the championship in the annual event by defeating Albany In the f inal, 45-40. II was the first time thai RPI had hosted the tournament and only the second lime ihcy won i l . Albany had won il llic last three years. But litis year the Danes were a lol less experienced than in the past three years and RPI was able in capitalize on ihcir impallcnl offense—something lhal Union was unable lo do in Ihe opening game. Albany Irouncecl Ihem 65-49 lo make il lo llic title game.