Siena men's basketball beats Iona for 6th consecutive victory

Saints snap six-game losing streak against Gaels with 79-72 win at MVP Arena

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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The Siena men's basketball team earned its sixth straight victory with a 79-72 win over Iona on Thursday night at MVP Arena in Albany. Gavin Doty led the Saints with 25 points and 13 rebounds, while Justice Shoats added 18 points and Francis Folefac had 17 points and 12 rebounds. Siena snapped a six-game losing streak against the Gaels, who had beaten the Saints earlier this season.

Why it matters

Siena's victory over Iona is an important conference win that keeps the Saints in contention for a top spot in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference standings. The win also ends a long losing streak against the Gaels, a key rival.

The details

Siena protected a 73-72 lead late in the game, with Folefac scoring inside and making two free throws in the final minute to seal the victory. Freshman guard Isaiah Henderson put the Saints ahead for good with a 3-pointer with 5:05 remaining. Siena tightened its defense in the second half, holding Iona to just 31.3% shooting from the field and 4-for-14 from 3-point range.

  • The Saints snapped a six-game losing streak against the Gaels, who beat Siena on January 2 in New Rochelle.
  • Siena went on a 13-0 run to take a 63-57 lead with 10:48 remaining in the game.

The players

Gavin Doty

Siena forward who had 25 points and 13 rebounds in the victory.

Justice Shoats

Siena guard who scored 18 points in the game.

Francis Folefac

Siena forward who had 17 points and 12 rebounds, including key baskets and free throws in the final minute to seal the win.

Isaiah Henderson

Siena freshman guard who hit a 3-pointer to put the Saints ahead for good in the second half.

Toby Harris

Iona guard who scored 20 points in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Siena's victory over Iona is an important conference win that keeps the Saints in contention for a top spot in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference standings. The win also ends a long losing streak against the Gaels, a key rival, and demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to make key plays down the stretch.