Siena Saints @ Canisius Golden Griffins
Canisius cruises in 83-49 win over Siena
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Phil Valenti had 22 points, making all 10 of his free throws, and Canisius blew past Siena for a 83-49 win on Friday night.
The Golden Griffins (9-7, 4-3 Metro Atlantic) never trailed after jumping ahead 16-6 in the opening minutes and lead 35-22 at halftime.
Siena (6-10, 3-4) scored the first points of the second half on Evan Hymes' free throws, and then Canisius scored 14 straight to push the lead to 49-24 with 15:03 left.
The Saints got no closer than 22 points from there and the Griffins had their largest lead at 83-46.
Jeremiah Williams added 12 points and Kassius Robertson scored 10 for the Griffins, who held Siena to just 15-of-51 shooting.
Marquis Wright had 14 points and nine rebounds for the Saints, but also had eight of Siena's 22 turnovers.
Game Information
Buffalo, NY
Referee:Donnie Eppley
Referee:Rusty Cooper
Referee:Kevin Ferguson
2025-26 Standings
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 17-3 | - | 23-11 |
| Saint Peter's | 14-6 | 3 | 17-12 |
| Siena | 13-7 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 5 | 19-12 |
| Quinnipiac | 12-8 | 5 | 19-13 |
| Fairfield | 11-9 | 6 | 21-13 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 11-9 | 6 | 15-17 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 7 | 18-14 |
| Sacred Heart | 9-11 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Manhattan | 8-12 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Canisius | 5-15 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Niagara | 5-15 | 12 | 8-22 |
| Rider | 3-17 | 14 | 4-25 |
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