New Rochelle, NY – Basketball fans are in for a treat this Saturday as the Siena Saints take on the Iona Gaels in a highly anticipated MAAC matchup. The game is set to tip off at 1:00 p.m. ET at the Hynes Athletics Center, promising an exciting showdown between two teams looking to build on their recent successes.
Both teams enter the game with some momentum. Iona, coming off back-to-back wins, is fresh off a hard-fought 73-67 victory against Rider on Thursday night. The Gaels showcased impressive teamwork, achieving 19 assists during the game—well above their season average of 11.1 assists per game. In their last five games, they have averaged an impressive 17.6 assists, indicating a growing chemistry on the court.
On the other hand, the Siena Saints aim to continue their strong performance at home after defeating Mt. St. Mary’s 82-68 in their last outing. This victory was a significant rebound for the Saints, especially coming off a challenging game where they only managed 58 points. The Saints will be looking to keep this high-scoring momentum alive as they face Iona.
As for the stats, Iona’s rebounding has been a strong point this season, averaging 37.1 rebounds per game. In comparison, Siena has struggled on the boards, with an average of only 31.9 rebounds per game. This rebounding disparity could be crucial as Siena will need to find a way to contend with Iona’s dominance in this area.
In their earlier meeting on January 5th, Iona narrowly edged out Siena with a 74-73 victory. With Iona winning six out of their last ten games against Siena, the upcoming match poses a critical question: will Iona continue their winning streak, or does Siena have a better strategy this time around? Fans are eager to find out as the teams prepare for an intense afternoon of basketball.
