Carey, Pickett lead Siena over Holy Cross 74-62
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. -- Donald Carey scored 22 points and Jalen Pickett tallied 21 and Siena beat Holy Cross 74-62 on Sunday.
Carey's 3-pointer with 8:44 before halftime made it 23-21 in favor of Siena and the Saints never trailed again. The Saints led 45-37 at halftime, and Pickett's jump shot with 10:07 left extended the lead to 55-44 before the Crusaders used a 7-0 run to close within four but they never got closer.
Elijah Burns scored 17 for Siena, which shot 29 of 54 (53.7%).
Joe Pridgen led Holy Cross (1-12) with 17 points, Connor Niego scored 12 and Austin Butler 11.
Holy Cross begins Patriot League action when it travels to Loyola (MD) on Thursday.
Siena (5-5, 1-0 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) hosts Monmouth on Friday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Andy O'Brien
- Ryan Corbett
- Tim Smith
2024-25 Patriot League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Holy Cross | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| American University | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Army | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Boston University | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Loyola Maryland | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Lafayette | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Navy | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Colgate | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Lehigh | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Rider | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Manhattan | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Fairfield | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Quinnipiac | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Siena | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Sacred Heart | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Niagara | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Iona | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
| Merrimack | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
| Canisius | 0-0 | - | 0-7 |
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