Nov. 8, 2008
Final Stats
Clarence Jackson made 7-10 3-pointers and scored 27 points in just 18 minutes to lead Siena past Union 99-47 in a preseason scrimmage before a rowdy 1,620 fans at Alumni Recreation Center Saturday evening. Edwin Ubiles and freshman Kyle Downey each scored 19 points and Siena's high octane defense forced 33 turnovers with 24 steals.
Siena broke the game open early with a 15-0 run to take a 26-10 lead and never looked back. Ubiles had back-to-back breakaway dunks bookmarked by Jackson 3's to highlight the spurt.
The Saints were playing without Josh Duell and Ryan Rossiter who sat out with injuries. Preseason MAAC Player of the Year Kenny Hasbrouck scored nine points on 4-11 shooting, while juniors Ronald Moore and Alex Franklin combined for seven points. Moore had seven steals, six assists and just one turnover and Franklin tied with Jackson and reserve Steven Priestley for the team-lead with six rebounds.
Downey and classmate Owen Wignot stepped up to contribute significantly. Wignot, who started, ended with 11 points and three rebounds in 29 minutes. Downey made 8-14 shots, grabbed five rebounds and dished out three assists in 25 minutes.
Union was led by Drew Desmarais who scored 12 points and had four rebounds. Steve Madel scored 10 points.
Siena shot 49.4% from the field and held a 42-34 edge in rebounding. The Saints had 24 assists and seven blocks to go along with their 24 swipes.
The Saints open their regular season next Monday (Nov. 17) against Boise State.
