Albany, NY - Fueled by a game-ending 14-2 spurt, Siena posted a 65-52 win over Manhattan before a crowd of 7,146 at the Times Union Center.
The Saints improve to 13-10 and 9-5 in the MAAC, while the Jaspers fall to 11-12 and 7-7 in the league.
Senior Pauly Paulicap (Elmont, NY / Harcum College) scored 12 points to go along with six rebounds and three blocks, while sophomore Elijah Buchanan (Bronx, NY / Woodstock Academy (CT)) added 11 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals.
Classmate Tykei Greene (Queens, NY / Long Island Lutheran) added 10 points and eight rebounds to round out the double-digit scorers for Manhattan.Media (7:52) | Siena 23 Manhattan 15
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We've seen this before, but no one learns!
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Siena opened up a 35-30 lead at the break, and led by nine points with 13:42 remaining when the Jaspers made their move. Senior Tyler Reynolds (Syracuse, NY / Harcum College) and Buchanan hit layups, before Greene buried a pair at the line to make it a one-possession game at 49-46 with 11:27 remaining.
Jalen Pickett briefly answered with a jumper, before Paulicap converted a pair of layups in trimming the deficit to 51-50 with 9:30 remaining.Media (11:42) | Reynolds with the layup as Manhattan is on a 6-0 spurt to trim the Siena lead to 49-44 at the second stoppage.#JasperNation #BronxBuilt
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Manhattan then, unfortunately, misfired on three-straight possessions, before Elijah Burns converted a layup while sparking a 10-0 game-clinching spurt.Media (7:37) | Paulicap now with eight points.
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Manhattan trails 51-50 with 7:37 to play in regulation.
Jasper ball when we return.
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Manny Camper had 16 points and 13 rebounds to lead the way for the Saints, while Pickett had 10 points, eight assists and two blocks.
Manhattan will welcome MAAC-leading Saint Peter's to Draddy Gymnasium on Friday, February 21 at 7:00 pm.