1 | 2 | T | |
---|---|---|---|
CAN | 30 | 40 | 70 |
SIE | 40 | 26 | 66 |
Canisius rallies late to beat Siena 70-66
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Takal Molson scored 23 points and Isaiah Reese added 20 as Canisius rallied in the second half to beat Siena 70-66 on Saturday night.
Molson and Reese also contributed eight rebounds apiece for the Golden Griffins (5-8, 2-0 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Scott Hitchon added 11 points and Jalanni White chipped in eight points and eight boards.
Canisius trailed 40-30 at the break and was down 47-37 early in the second half when a Molson dunk sparked a 15-3 run capped by a Hitchon layup to give the Golden Griffins a 52-51 lead with 11:57 to play. White's jumper with 5:47 to play put Canisius on top for good, 59-58, and free throws by Molson and Reese in the stretch helped preserve the win.
Evan Fisher scored 21 points with a career-high 17 rebounds to lead the Saints (5-10, 0-2).
Game Information
- Referees:
- Mike Kitts
- Chris Pacsi
- Michael Nardone
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Marist | 4-0 | - | 11-2 |
Merrimack | 4-0 | - | 7-8 |
Quinnipiac | 4-1 | 0.5 | 8-8 |
Mount St. Mary's | 3-1 | 1 | 10-5 |
Niagara | 2-2 | 2 | 7-8 |
Fairfield | 2-2 | 2 | 6-9 |
Sacred Heart | 2-2 | 2 | 6-9 |
Manhattan | 2-3 | 2.5 | 7-7 |
Siena | 2-3 | 2.5 | 7-9 |
Iona | 2-3 | 2.5 | 5-11 |
Canisius | 1-3 | 3 | 1-14 |
Saint Peter's | 0-4 | 4 | 5-7 |
Rider | 0-4 | 4 | 4-11 |