Siena takes lead late, holds on for 62-59 win at Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Elijah Burns scored 15 points and Jalen Pickett added 14 with five assists as Siena grabbed a late lead and held on, defeating Fairfield 62-59 on Sunday.
A 3-pointer by Jordan King, who was 3-for-3 from distance, helped Siena (15-10, 11-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) take the lead for the first time in the second half, 52-51 with five minutes remaining. Another triple from King gave the Saints a seven-point lead with less than two minutes remaining.
Manny Camper scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for his 12th double-double of the season and also made all eight free throws as Siena converted 20 of 23 from the line.
The win was a fifth in a row for Siena, which began the streak defeating Fairfield 65-49 on Feb. 7.
Vincent Eze led the Stags (11-16, 7-9) with 14 points and eight rebounds. Taj Benning added 11 points.
Siena visits Quinnipiac on Wednesday. Fairfield hosts Quinnipiac on Friday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Chris Beaver
- Robert Riley
- Donnie Eppler
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 9-1 | - | 16-3 |
| Quinnipiac | 9-1 | - | 13-8 |
| Merrimack | 8-2 | 1 | 11-10 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 5-5 | 4 | 12-9 |
| Manhattan | 5-5 | 4 | 10-9 |
| Iona | 5-5 | 4 | 8-13 |
| Sacred Heart | 4-5 | 4.5 | 8-12 |
| Siena | 4-6 | 5 | 9-12 |
| Fairfield | 4-6 | 5 | 8-13 |
| Rider | 4-6 | 5 | 8-13 |
| Niagara | 3-7 | 6 | 8-13 |
| Saint Peter's | 2-7 | 6.5 | 7-10 |
| Canisius | 2-8 | 7 | 2-19 |
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