MAAC Stock Watch: Dec. 8

This week’s MAAC Stock Watch was delayed slightly thanks to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference coaches conference call. Canisius and Fairfield share the top spot in the conference through the first weekend of MAAC play, just as everyone expected. Niagara’s reign over the top spot lasted fewer than two games and Quinnipiac shares the conference basement with Saint Peter’s. Here’s more on who’s up, who’s down after the conference’s first weekend.

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Three Thoughts: Siena 88, Quinnipiac 67

Siena opened MAAC play Friday evening with a resounding 88-67 victory over Quinnipiac to start 1-0 in the conference. After dropping a difficult two-point road loss at Fordham earlier in the week, the Saints looked to be headed to another close game as they entered halftime leading the Bobcats by just two – 40-38. However, Siena blew the doors open early in the second half and never let Quinnipiac get close. Here are three thoughts from Friday evening’s victory:
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Quinnipiac 103, Siena 95 (OT)

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Siena’s game plan was to be the more physical team Saturday night.  They executed that plan from start to finish, and it was exactly what doomed them in their 103-95 loss to Quinnipiac in overtime at the Times Union Center in Albany, NY. Continue reading “Quinnipiac 103, Siena 95 (OT)”