Siena Saints at Niagara Purple Eagles
· NCAA Men's Basketball
Williamson's late 3, Marshall's free throw lift Niagara past Siena 69-68 in Metro Atlantic opener
Justice Smith had 17 points and added seven rebounds for the Purple Eagles (4-5, 1-0). Olumide Adelodun shot 6 for 12, including 1 for 4 from beyond the arc to add 13 points. Marshall had 13 points and shot 3 of 5 from the field and 6 for 7 from the line.
The Saints (4-5, 0-1) were led by Major Freeman, who recorded 17 points, five assists and two steals. Myles Wilmoth added 16 points, eight rebounds and two steals for Siena. Justice Shoats also had 13 points and six assists.
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Both teams next play Sunday. Niagara hosts Merrimack and Siena plays Canisius on the road.
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Matchup Prediction
Niagara: 76.6%
Siena: 23.4%
*According to ESPN's Basketball Power Index
Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 68 - 69 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 68 - 69 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Brendan Coyle Offensive Rebound. | 68 - 69 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Justice Smith Defensive Rebound. | 68 - 69 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Brendan Coyle missed Free Throw. | 68 - 69 |
Statistics
 SIE |
 NIA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 24-54 | FG | 22-45 |
| 44.4 | Field Goal % | 48.9 |
| 11-31 | 3PT | 8-19 |
| 35.5 | Three Point % | 42.1 |
| 9-14 | FT | 17-20 |
| 64.3 | Free Throw % | 85.0 |
| 29 | Rebounds | 29 |
| 7 | Offensive Rebounds | 3 |
| 22 | Defensive Rebounds | 26 |
| 18 | Assists | 14 |
| 5 | Steals | 4 |
| 3 | Blocks | 0 |
| 6 | Turnovers | 8 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 6 | Total Turnovers | 8 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 8 | Points Off Turnovers | 11 |
| 5 | Fast Break Points | 16 |
| 20 | Points in Paint | 28 |
| 16 | Fouls | 15 |
| 5 | Largest Lead | 6 |
Game Information
Venue: Gallagher Center
Location: Niagara Falls, NY
Attendance: 1,050 | Capacity:
Location: Niagara Falls, NY
Attendance: 1,050 | Capacity:
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 2-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Quinnipiac | 2-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Merrimack | 2-0 | - | 5-8 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 1-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Manhattan | 1-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
| Niagara | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Fairfield | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Siena | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Sacred Heart | 1-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| Iona | 1-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-2 | 2 | 5-5 |
| Rider | 0-2 | 2 | 4-9 |
| Canisius | 0-2 | 2 | 0-13 |