NEWSLETTER
The Siena Saints (17-14, 11-9 MAAC) will try to break a five-game losing streak when they host the Niagara Purple Eagles (15-14, 10-10 MAAC) on March 9, 2023 at Boardwalk Hall.
Siena dropped its most recent game to Saint Peter’s, 73-72 in OT, on Saturday. Javian McCollum was its leading scorer with 22 points. In its previous game, Niagara fell to Canisius on Saturday, 81-68. Its leading scorer was Noah Thomasson with 35 points.
When is Siena vs. Niagara and when does it start?
This contest between the Saints and Purple Eagles is scheduled to tip off on Thursday, March 9, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 9:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Siena vs. Niagara
The Saints and Purple Eagles will take to the floor at Boardwalk Hall for this matchup on March 9, and if you want to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Siena Saints vs. Niagara Purple Eagles Game Preview
Siena Stats, Odds & Insights
Siena averages 68.7 points per game (259th in college basketball) while allowing 67.1 per contest (93rd in college basketball). It has a +50 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 1.6 points per game.
The Saints are averaging 68.7 points, only 2.9 more than the 65.8 the Purple Eagles concede.
Siena connects on 6.6 three-pointers per game (270th in college basketball) while shooting 35.1% from beyond the arc (126th in college basketball). It is making 1.5 more threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 5.1 per game while shooting 33.2%.
The Saints are putting up 69.3 points per game this season in home games, which is 0.8 more points than they’re averaging when playing on the road (68.5).
In its last 10 games, Siena has been scoring 66.2 points per game, an average that’s slightly lower than the 68.7 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Niagara Stats, Odds & Insights
Niagara puts up 65.0 points per game (332nd in college basketball) while allowing 65.8 per outing (60th in college basketball). It has a -22 scoring differential.
The Purple Eagles average 65.0 points, just 2.1 fewer than the Saints allow.
Niagara knocks down 6.3 three-pointers per game (294th in college basketball) at a 34.3% rate (179th in college basketball), compared to the 5.6 its opponents make, shooting 36.3% from beyond the arc.
The Purple Eagles are scoring more points at home (69.7 per game) than on the road (60.1).
Niagara is tallying 66.1 points per game over its previous 10 games, compared to its season average of 65.0.
Saints Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javian McCollum | 26 | 15.6 | 2.2 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.8 |
| Jackson Stormo | 30 | 12.8 | 5.4 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Andrew Platek | 31 | 10.6 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 2.2 |
| Michael Eley | 28 | 9.2 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
| Jared Billups | 30 | 8.0 | 6.7 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.4 |
Purple Eagles Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Thomasson | 29 | 19.7 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.7 |
| Aaron Gray | 29 | 12.2 | 4.6 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
| Sam Iorio | 28 | 8.2 | 5.5 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Braxton Bayless | 28 | 5.3 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Joe Kasperzyk | 26 | 4.8 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
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