ALBANY — The Siena men’s basketball team faced a tough challenge against Quinnipiac at MVP Arena on Friday night. Despite a career night from sophomore guard Mason Courtney, Siena fell short with a final score of 82-70.
Quinnipiac’s defense focused on shutting down Siena’s offensive threat, Sean Durugordon. However, this opened up opportunities for other players, such as Courtney, to shine. Siena head coach Carm Maciariello welcomed the defensive strategy, hoping it would create openings for other players. However, the lack of scoring depth and bench depth became evident as the game progressed.
With Durugordon struggling to find his rhythm, and other key players facing foul trouble and injuries, Siena’s reserves struggled to make an impact on the game. Maciariello emphasized the need for consistency and better decision-making on the court.
Despite the loss, Durugordon remains optimistic, acknowledging the challenges posed by Quinnipiac’s defense and the need for better offensive execution. Moving forward, Siena will focus on improving their rebounding and overall team performance.
Looking ahead, Siena will face Marist in their next game, hoping to bounce back from the recent loss. However, they may be without the services of freshman forward Michael Ojo, who is recovering from a concussion.
Courtney is amazing, but the team desperately needs stronger bench players #uncaring
The bench depth is lacking and it’s impacting the team’s performance. #disagree
The bench players need to step up their game to support Courtney and improve the team’s overall performance.