Siena Women’s Basketball Secures MAAC Semifinals with Blowout Win vs. Mount St. Mary’s
Women’s Basketball's Ahniysha Jackson celebrates her 22nd birthday with a stellar performance, scoring 22 points to lead Siena to an 80-57 victory over Mount St. Mary’s in the MAAC Quarterfinals.
The Big PictureSiena's dominant win secures their spot in the MAAC Semifinals for the first time in consecutive years since 2011-2013, marking a significant achievement for the program.
By the Numbers- Ahniysha Jackson scored a game-high 22 points on her 22nd birthday.
- Siena made 12 three-pointers, tying a season-best and program MAAC Tournament record.
- The team scored its most points in a MAAC Tournament game since 2014 and recorded the program's fourth-largest margin of victory in tournament history.
- Siena secured a decisive win, outscoring Mount St. Mary’s by 23 points.
- The team displayed strong defense, holding Mount St. Mary's to just 32.2% shooting from the field.
- The victory sets up a matchup with No. 2 Niagara in the MAAC Semifinals.
Siena will face No. 2 Niagara in the MAAC Semifinals, aiming for their first MAAC Championship Game appearance since 2003.
Bottom LineSiena Women’s Basketball's dominant performance, led by Ahniysha Jackson, propels them into the MAAC Semifinals, setting the stage for a crucial matchup against Niagara as they pursue a spot in the championship game.
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