Three Thoughts: Siena 64, Fairfield 56

This is the first time I’ve seen the Siena Saints live and in person under head coach Jimmy Patsos. While getting a look at the Saints, I also got another look at the Fairfield Stags during Siena’s 64-56 victory at Webster Bank Arena on Sunday. Instead of John’s five thoughts, I’m going with three lasting thoughts from Sunday’s game. Continue reading “Three Thoughts: Siena 64, Fairfield 56”

Quinnipiac 83, Fairfield 79

The Quinnipiac Bobcats (5-2, 1-0 MAAC) defeated their in-state rival Fairfield Stags (1-7, 0-1 MAAC) 83-79 Friday night in their first contest as members of the MAAC. Junior forward Ousmane Drame led the Bobcats with 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 blocked shots. Continue reading “Quinnipiac 83, Fairfield 79”

Boston University 69, Quinnipiac 66

Each of the four previous meetings between Boston University and Quinnipiac had been decided by a margin of fewer than seven points, and Monday evening’s contest followed suit. In a back and forth affair which saw 13 ties and 12 lead changes, the score was knotted at 66 with 0:17 to play when D.J. Irving dribbled down the court and hit a 3-point jumper with just three seconds remaining to lift the Terriers over the Bobcats 69-66 at the TD Bank Sports Center in Hamden, CT. Continue reading “Boston University 69, Quinnipiac 66”