Siena men's basketball earns 20th win with Senior Day victory

Siena closes regular season with 76-61 win over Rider, reaching 20-win mark for first time since 2019-20

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Siena men's basketball team defeated Rider 76-61 on Senior Day, with senior forward Brendan Coyle scoring 20 points and freshman forward Francis Folefac adding a career-high 23 points. The win gave Siena its 20th victory of the season, the first time the team has reached that mark since the 2019-20 campaign. Siena will now head to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Tournament as either the No. 2 or No. 3 seed.

Why it matters

Reaching the 20-win milestone is an important accomplishment for the Siena men's basketball program, as it signals a successful regular season and positions the team well for postseason play in the MAAC Tournament. The Saints will look to carry this momentum into the conference tournament as they aim to secure an NCAA Tournament berth.

The details

In the Senior Day victory over Rider, Siena was led by Coyle's 20 points, including 5-for-9 shooting from 3-point range, and Folefac's career-high 23 points. The Saints trailed 33-26 late in the first half before switching to a zone defense that helped them rally for the win. Siena played without graduate forward Antonio Chandler, as the school works with the NCAA to address an "eligibility question" involving him.

  • Siena closed the regular season on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
  • Siena will play in the MAAC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday night or Saturday night.

The players

Brendan Coyle

Siena senior forward who scored 20 points in the win over Rider.

Francis Folefac

Siena freshman forward who scored a career-high 23 points in the victory.

Antonio Chandler

Siena graduate forward who did not play in the game due to an "eligibility question" the school is working with the NCAA to address.

Riley Mulvey

Siena graduate center who started in place of Chandler and had 7 points and 11 rebounds.

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What’s next

Siena will play in the MAAC Tournament quarterfinals on either Friday night or Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. The Saints will be either the No. 2 or No. 3 seed, depending on the results of other games around the league on Sunday.

The takeaway

Siena's 20-win season is an impressive accomplishment that showcases the team's growth and competitiveness in the MAAC. The Saints will look to carry this momentum into the conference tournament as they aim to secure an NCAA Tournament berth and cap off a successful campaign.