LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ - Siena Basketball seeks to build upon its strong start to the season when the Saints battle Rider Friday and Saturday at Alumni Gymnasium. Game time both days is set for 7 p.m., with Friday's tilt airing on ESPN+ and Saturday's matchup showcased on ESPN3.
Due to current COVID-19 protocols, fans are not permitted to attend MAAC Basketball games at this time.
Fans can watch the action both days via ESPN's streaming platform, with Rider's Daryl Fein and Steve Rudenstein on the call. Friday's game will be broadcast on ESPN+, with Saturday's tilt airing on ESPN3. The broadcasts are accessible by clicking the corresponding links, on smartphones and tablets via the ESPN app, and on televisions through Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Xbox 360, and Xbox One.
Pregame coverage commences 30 minutes prior to tip-off both days locally on Talk1300 AM and 98.7 FM with A.J. Kanell and Andy Grazulis '92 on the call. Complimentary online audio of the broadcast can also be accessed by clicking the corresponding link at the top of the page.
Social media updates will be provided courtside throughout the series by following the Saints' official twitter page @SienaMBB. Join the conversation by using the hashtag #MarchOn.
Siena (4-0, 4-0) carries the nation's third longest active winning streak at 14 straight into this weekend's series. The Saints would match the program's Division I record for consecutive wins with a victory Friday, and would tie the longest win streak in program history with a sweep. Siena has also been solid on the road, where they've won six straight and seven of eight dating back to last season.
Rider (3-8, 3-5) has split each of its past two weekends at Fairfield and Niagara. The Broncs won the series opener both weekends, while suffering double digit defeats in the series finales.
Siena leads the all-time series against Rider 34-18, and has won seven of the past 10 matchups.