Siena Women's Basketball fell to Niagara 87-70 in the 2024 MAAC Semifinals at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, after a decisive win in the quarterfinals.

The Big Picture

Siena's run in the MAAC Semifinals indicates a potential shift towards consistent postseason success following their first appearance in five years last season.

By the Numbers
  • Saints shot 41.9% from the field but only 2-11 from three-point range.
  • Niagara outrebounded Siena 53-34 and scored 30 points off 25 Siena turnovers.
State of Play
  • Siena fell to Niagara 87-70 in the MAAC Semifinals.
  • The Saints showed resilience with a late 12-0 run but couldn't overcome the deficit.
  • Niagara had a dominant first quarter, outscoring Siena 34-11.
  • Siena made back-to-back MAAC Semifinal appearances for the first time in 11 years.
Bottom Line

Siena Women's Basketball's defeat to Niagara highlights the team's progress towards more consistent postseason performances, despite falling short in the 2024 MAAC Semifinals.