SEFCU Arena is a 4,538-seat multi-purpose arena in Guilderland , New York . It is home to the University at Albany men 's and women 's Great Danes basketball teams . It is most notable for hosting the 2006 America East Conference men 's basketball tournament championship , in which the Great Danes defeated Vermont , to earn their first bid into the NCAA Men 's Division I Basketball Championship . The arena additionally hosted the 2009 America East Men 's Basketball Tournament , and is also a venue for the university 's graduate commencement ceremonies . SEFCU Arena also can be formatted as a concert venue or to accommodate trade shows and conventions
2009 America East Men 's Basketball Tournament
2009 America East Men's Basketball Tournament
SEFCU Arena