Once Upon A Time In Las Vegas – Wildcard Edition
The Niagara Purple Eagles (9-6) will host the Siena Saints (11-5) in a MAAC matchup. Last season these two teams split their head-to-head match-ups both straight up and against the spread.
The Siena Saints were voted sixth in the MAAC Preseason Coaches Poll, but the team has exceeded expectations early. Siena is 5-0 in the MAAC and has won six straight games after taking down Rider 68-63 on Sunday.
This one's for Mr. Baer
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— Siena Basketball (@SienaMBB) January 7, 2023
The Saints are rated 162nd in the nation by KenPom overall. They are reasonably balanced at 144th in adjusted offensive efficiency and 191st on defense. Siena's strength of schedule is rated 277th overall. They have three double-digit scorers led by 6'2 155 lb guard Javian McCollum with 16 ppg. McCollum did not play against Rider last Sunday and is questionable for tonight's game with back issues. Siena will also be without 6'5 senior guard Jayce Johnson who averages 7.8 ppg, due to a knee injury.