Siena (1-1) hosts Binghamton (0-2) at MVP Arena on Sunday at 4 p.m., closing a downtown doubleheader with the Siena men’s game against Princeton. The Saints aim to rebound from a two-point loss to Maine, while Binghamton seeks its first win of the season.

By the Numbers
  • Siena forces 23.5 turnovers per game and has a +9 turnover margin.
  • Francesca Schiro has 10 steals, ranking 13th nationally.
  • Binghamton averages 51.5 points per game and allows 76.5.
  • The Bearcats lead the all-time series 6-5; three of the teams’ last four meetings were decided by 4 points or fewer.
Yes, But

Siena’s defensive pressure could exploit a Binghamton team averaging 25 turnovers per game, but the Bearcats were picked as America East preseason favorites. Recent matchups have been close, and Binghamton won their most recent meeting, 64-62.

State of Play
  • Siena is 1-1 after opening with a win over Brown and a 70-68 loss at Maine.
  • Binghamton is 0-2 after road losses to Monmouth and Fairfield.
  • Sunday’s game is Siena’s first at MVP Arena since 2022 and part of a single-admission doubleheader; a $10 walk-up ticket is available for the women’s game.
What's Next

Siena will look to turn its turnover-forcing defense into a home-court win and improve its record against Binghamton, which has won the teams’ last meeting.

Bottom Line

Siena’s defensive edge offers a clear path to a bounce-back win, but Binghamton’s preseason standing and the teams’ history of close games make execution crucial.