LOUDONVILLE, NY – Siena Men's Soccer (5-8, 2-3) junior Alejandro Riquelme continued to add to his point total in 2019 Wednesday afternoon, cascading Niagara's defense with a go-ahead goal to give the Saints a victory at Hickey Field. Siena netted a goal in each half in its 2-1 victory over the Purple Eagles (4-8-1, 2-2-1), snapping a three-game losing skid and matching its win total from last season.

Playing at home for just the fourth time in 13 matches this season, Siena quickly erased a 1-0 deficit by capitalizing on an opportunity late in the first half. After going down following a blast from 10 yards out to give the visitors the lead in the 41^st minute, sophomore Samuel Schwarz converted a penalty kick just over two minutes later following a hand ball in the box to tie it up entering the intermission.

The Saints continued to pepper Niagara with shot entering the second half, ultimately holding a 15-8 advantage despite attempting two fewer corner kicks and committing eight more fouls. Riquelme netted his league lead-tying sixth goal of the season in the 70^th minute, chipping a pass from senior Conor McGlynn over the head of the Niagara keeper and into the goal.

With the goal counting for his 17^th & 18^th points of the season, Riquelme has now put up the most points in a Siena campaign since James Beeston scored six goals and added eight assists for 20 points across 18 matches in 2013. McGlynn totaled his 16^th career assist in the win, moving him into a tie for fourth place in program history in helps alongside Tom Allen (2012-15, 16).

The Saints pulled out the win to extend their unbeaten streak over the Purple Eagles despite having to play a man down for the final nine minutes of the match due to a red card. The Green and Gold posted its second consecutive victory over Niagara, and extended its unbeaten streak to eight (7-0-1), dating back to 2012.

Riquelme led the way with six shots offensively, while sophomore Goalkeeper Greg Monroe made a pair of saves to improve to 4-8 on the season in-goal.

Following the victory, Siena will enjoy its bye weekend before continuing a stretch of four of its final six matches at home next week. The Saints will next how Rider at Hickey Field on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 3:00 p.m.