Pickett scores 27 to lift Siena past Rider 73-64
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Jalen Pickett had a season-high 27 points as Siena won its 300th Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference win, defeating Rider 73-64 on Friday night.
The Saints were the third MAAC program to reach 300 wins, joining Iona (393) and Manhattan (309) -- who both joined the league eight years prior to Siena.
Elijah Burns had 12 points for Siena (12-10, 8-5). Donald Carey added 11 points. Manny Camper had 10 points.
Frederick Scott had 21 points for the Broncs (14-10, 8-6). Tyere Marshall added 13 points. Stevie Jordan had 10 points.
The Saints leveled the season series against the Broncs with the win. Rider defeated Siena 85-77 on Jan. 5. Siena plays Manhattan at home on Sunday. Rider plays Quinnipiac at home on Sunday.
It was Siena's 11th straight home win.
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2020-2021 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Siena | 6-0 | - | 6-0 |
Iona | 3-1 | 2 | 5-3 |
Monmouth | 7-3 | 1 | 7-4 |
Marist | 5-5 | 3 | 7-5 |
Manhattan | 4-4 | 3 | 5-4 |
Saint Peter's | 3-3 | 3 | 6-5 |
Canisius | 3-3 | 3 | 3-3 |
Niagara | 4-6 | 4 | 5-7 |
Rider | 3-7 | 5 | 3-10 |
Fairfield | 3-7 | 5 | 3-12 |
Quinnipiac | 1-3 | 4 | 3-5 |