Fisher scores 18 to lift Siena over Manhattan 51-49
RIVERDALE, N.Y. -- Evan Fisher registered 18 points as Siena narrowly beat Manhattan 51-49 on Friday night.
Jalen Pickett made two free throws with 10 seconds left for a 51-47 lead. Nehemiah Mack scored for Manhattan with four seconds left. Pickett was fouled again and missed the front end of a one-and-one with 3.9 seconds left, but Mack's half-court heave hit the backboard.
Kadeem Smithen had nine rebounds for Siena (12-12, 7-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference).
Tyler Reynolds had 18 points and nine rebounds for the Jaspers (7-17, 5-7). Ebube Ebube added seven rebounds.
The Saints improve to 2-0 against the Jaspers on the season. Siena defeated Manhattan 53-40 on Jan. 26. Siena plays Rider on the road on Sunday. Manhattan matches up against Niagara on the road next Friday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Kenneth Clark
- Brandon Cruz
- Justin Simon
2023-24 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Quinnipiac | 15-5 | - | 24-10 |
Fairfield | 14-6 | 1 | 24-13 |
Marist | 12-8 | 3 | 18-13 |
Saint Peter's | 12-8 | 3 | 19-14 |
Rider | 12-8 | 3 | 15-17 |
Niagara | 11-9 | 4 | 16-16 |
Iona | 10-10 | 5 | 16-17 |
Mount St. Mary's | 9-11 | 6 | 13-19 |
Canisius | 8-12 | 7 | 14-18 |
Manhattan | 4-16 | 11 | 7-23 |
Siena | 3-17 | 12 | 4-28 |