Burns scores 24 to carry Siena over Niagara 77-55
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Elijah Burns had 24 points and 10 rebounds as Siena won its eighth straight game, rolling past Niagara 77-55 on Wednesday night.
Donald Carey had 12 points for Siena (18-10, 14-5 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Jalen Pickett added 10 points and 12 assists. Manny Camper had nine points and 14 rebounds.
Siena posted a season-high 23 assists.
Justin Roberts had 15 points for the Purple Eagles (11-19, 9-10). James Towns added 13 points. Marcus Hammond had seven assists.
The Saints leveled the season series against the Purple Eagles with the win. Niagara defeated Siena 72-71 on Jan. 19. Siena finishes out the regular season against Monmouth on the road on Friday. Niagara finishes out the regular season against Canisius on the road on Friday.
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2020-2021 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Siena | 11-3 | - | 11-3 |
Iona | 6-3 | 2.5 | 8-5 |
Monmouth | 10-6 | 2 | 10-7 |
Canisius | 6-4 | 3 | 6-4 |
Saint Peter's | 9-7 | 3 | 12-9 |
Marist | 9-8 | 3.5 | 11-8 |
Niagara | 7-9 | 5 | 8-10 |
Quinnipiac | 6-8 | 5 | 8-10 |
Fairfield | 6-10 | 6 | 6-15 |
Manhattan | 5-11 | 7 | 6-11 |
Rider | 5-11 | 7 | 5-14 |