- Matchup: Niagara Purple Eagles vs Siena Saints
- Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
- Venue: MVP Arena, Albany, NY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Siena Saints (7-2) are set to face the Niagara Purple Eagles (2-5) at MVP Arena this Friday.
Last time out, the Niagara Purple Eagles battled against Detroit but fell short, losing 70-66. In that game, Niagara posted a field goal percentage of 44.6% (25 out of 56 shots) and successfully hit 7 of their 28 attempts from beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, they converted 9 out of 14 for a success rate of 64.3%. On the boards, they secured 22 rebounds, with 3 being offensive. They also provided 18 assists while forcing 9 turnovers and achieving 2 steals. Defensively, Niagara allowed Detroit to shoot 40.0% from the floor, hitting 22 of 55 shots. Detroit contributed 11 assists and had 2 steals in the match. They secured 38 rebounds (11 offensive and 27 defensive) and registered no blocked shots, finishing at 76.7% from the free-throw line (23 of 30). Detroit was cold from long range, hitting only 3 of their 17 three-point attempts. Niagara committed 21 personal fouls, while Detroit had 19.
In the effort, Justin Page stood out, scoring 15 points on 6 of 9 shooting over 27 minutes, along with 1 rebound and 4 assists, showcasing a shooting percentage of 66.7%.
This season, Niagara has recorded a 2-5 overall mark. They average just 63.4 points per game (355th nationally) with a shooting percentage of 41.9% from the field. The Purple Eagles convert 32.0% from three-point range (49 of 153) and 70.0% from the free-throw line. As a unit, they grab an average of 28.6 rebounds per game and have tallied 88 assists, ranking 340th in the nation. They also average 13.0 turnovers and commit 18.1 personal fouls per outing.
Defensively, the Purple Eagles force 11.4 turnovers per game and draw 19.1 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 36.8% from three-point range, ranking 210th in the nation in points per game allowed (74.7). They surrender a field goal percentage of 45.5% (171 out of 376) and an average of 35.7 rebounds per game, placing them 135th nationally in assists allowed, with 99 given up this season.
In their last game, Siena secured a narrow win against Maine, concluding the contest with a score of 64-60. In terms of rebounding, Siena permitted Maine to collect 22 total rebounds, including 6 offensive boards. The Saints excelled from beyond the arc, shooting 43.8% (7 of 16), while managing to hit 7 of 15 free-throw attempts (46.7%). Defensively, Siena allowed Maine to convert 23 out of 47 attempts from the field for a shooting percentage of 48.9%. At the end of the game, Siena successfully shot 23 out of 50 from the floor, leading to a 46.0% shooting percentage. However, they struggled from 3-point territory, making only 2 out of 12 attempts (16.7%). They converted 16 free throws at a clip of 66.7% in response to 20 personal fouls committed by Maine, leading to 24 free throw attempts for Siena. They recorded 4 steals and forced Maine into 9 turnovers while securing 29 total rebounds (22 defensive and 7 offensive).
Gavin Doty was instrumental for Siena in this match, scoring 17 points in 40 minutes, hitting 6 of 11 shots for a field goal percentage of 54.5%, and grabbing 10 rebounds along with 1 assist.
Siena boasts a season record of 7-2. The Saints average 14.0 personal fouls per game and convert 71.1% from the free-throw line. They generate about 12.2 assists per game (ranking 303rd nationally) and average 12.0 turnovers. The Saints have accumulated 618 points this season, averaging 68.7 points per game, while securing an average of 33.1 rebounds per contest. Offensively, Siena is shooting 46.3% from the field, ranking 145th in the nation.
On the defensive end, Siena stands 15th in the nation for points allowed, averaging 63.2. They force 14.4 turnovers per game and allow a shooting percentage of 45.6% from the field (274th nationally). Opponents shoot 31.8% from beyond the arc (47 of 148) and make 68.7% of their free throws. They allow an average of 9.6 assists and 29.3 rebounds per game, ranking 15th and 17th nationally respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in this exciting NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Opt for Siena
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