The Siena Saints and the Niagara Purple Eagles are poised to meet once more in an eagerly awaited basketball showdown. The game is slated for Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 9:45 p.m. ET at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Fans can witness the action live on ESPN Plus, or stream it through the CBS Sports App or Fubo.
Entering this game with a 4-27 record, the Siena Saints aim to reverse their fortunes following a string of seven consecutive losses. Nonetheless, they have shown signs of improvement by taking a quick 32-31 lead against Niagara. Meanwhile, the Niagara Purple Eagles boast a more respectable 15-15 record this season but have encountered a recent downturn, dropping four of their last five games.
This is not the first encounter between these two teams, as both Siena and Niagara have claimed victory in five of their last ten meetings. In their most recent clash, Niagara emerged triumphant with a 66-59 win over Siena. In the game prior to that, Siena secured a narrow 93-88 victory against Niagara, highlighting the closely contested nature of their rivalry.
Currently, the odds favour Niagara, with experts forecasting a 10-point lead for the Purple Eagles. The team has maintained a strong performance with a 47% shooting average, while Siena has achieved a more modest 40.1% success rate. Nevertheless, Siena remains hopeful of causing an upset, looking to break their losing streak and secure a much-needed win.
Both teams are poised to deliver top performances on the court, and with so much on the line, this promises to be a captivating encounter. The history between these two teams only adds to the excitement, as past games have been closely contested affairs with neither team holding a clear advantage.
As basketball enthusiasts gear up for this thrilling match, all eyes will be on the court as Siena and Niagara go head-to-head in what is expected to be an enthralling battle. With their pride and records at stake, both teams will be fiercely competing to claim victory, making this a game not to be missed for basketball fans.