Siena Tops Marist in I-87 Rivalry Matchup

Antonio Chandler leads Saints with career-high 19 points in victory

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Siena men's basketball defeated rival Marist 67-63 in a key MAAC conference matchup. Antonio Chandler had a standout performance, scoring a career-high 19 points on 9-of-10 shooting to lead the Saints. Siena's win moves them into third place in the MAAC standings, leapfrogging Quinnipiac.

Why it matters

The I-87 rivalry between Siena and Marist is an important annual matchup in the MAAC conference. Siena's victory keeps them in contention for a top seed in the MAAC tournament, which is crucial for their postseason hopes.

The details

Antonio Chandler had the best game of his Siena career, shooting an incredible 9-of-10 from the field to score 19 points. Justin Menard added 17 points for the Saints, although on a less efficient 5-of-16 shooting. Siena's win moves them to 18-9 overall and 11-5 in MAAC play, leapfrogging Quinnipiac for third place in the conference standings.

  • The game was played on February 15, 2026.

The players

Antonio Chandler

A Siena basketball player who had a career-high 19 points in the win over Marist.

Justin Menard

A Siena basketball player who scored 17 points in the victory.

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The takeaway

Siena's victory in the I-87 rivalry game keeps them in contention for a top seed in the MAAC tournament, which is crucial for their postseason hopes. Antonio Chandler's standout performance was a key factor in the Saints' win.