Preview: Siena Looks For Second Straight Win on Homestand Tonight
- Feb 2, 2018
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Photo: Jake Martino/Upstate Sports Zone
Siena vs. Manhattan
Location: Times Union Center
Tip Off: 7PM
6 Keys to Tonight's Game
1.) Siena is in search of its fourth straight win at the Times Union Center. The Saints have allowed an average of just 61.3 points during their three-game home win streak.
2.) The Saints have allowed an average of just 68.5 points over their past 13 games. Siena ranks second in the MAAC in scoring defense in league contests, allowing just 68.8 points per game.
3.) Seven of the Saints' games this season have been decided by one possession, with Siena posting a 4-3 record in those contests. Five of the Saints' nine January games were decided by a single possession.
4.) Manhattan leads the all-time series between the programs, 53-44. The home team has won 15 of the past 17 matchups, and the Saints have captured 13 of the last 14 meetings between the programs at the Times Union Center.
5.) The Jaspers won the first meeting between the programs this season, 72-61 on Jan. 13 in Riverdale. Manhattan forced 25 turnovers - including six over the final 2:58 - and ended the game on a 13-4 run. Freshman guard Jordan Horn scored 16 of his team-high 19 points in the second half for the Saints.
6.) The Jaspers enter play having dropped three straight and four of five. Manhattan leads the MAAC in both three-point field goal percentage (.394) and turnovers forced (15.4).
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By Jake Martino
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