Iona Gaels vs Siena Saints
Top-seeded Iona holds off Siena in MAAC quarters, 74-71
ALBANY, N.Y. -- A.J. English hit six 3-pointers and finished with 32 points to help top-seeded Iona hold off No. 8 seed Siena 74-71 on Saturday in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference quarterfinals.
English hit a contested 3 from the wing to give Iona a 72-67 lead with 35 seconds left. After a Siena missed 3-pointer, freshman Schadrac Casimir missed the front end of a one-and-one opportunity. Rob Poole made a layup to pull Siena within 72-69 with 11 seconds left, but English sealed it with two free throws for a five-point lead.
Isaiah Williams had 16 points and 11 rebounds for Iona (25-7). David Laury added 14 and 11.
It was English's fourth 30-plus-point game of the season.
Lavon Long led Siena (11-20) with 17 points on 8-of-10 shooting. Poole added 14 points.
Iona will face No. 4 seed Monmouth in the semifinals on Sunday.
Game Information
Albany, NY
Referee:William Bush
Referee:Gary Tracy
Referee:Andy O'Brien
2025-26 Standings
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 17-3 | - | 23-11 |
| Saint Peter's | 14-6 | 3 | 17-12 |
| Siena | 13-7 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 5 | 19-12 |
| Quinnipiac | 12-8 | 5 | 19-13 |
| Fairfield | 11-9 | 6 | 21-13 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 11-9 | 6 | 15-17 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 7 | 18-14 |
| Sacred Heart | 9-11 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Manhattan | 8-12 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Canisius | 5-15 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Niagara | 5-15 | 12 | 8-22 |
| Rider | 3-17 | 14 | 4-25 |
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