NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, NY– Despite holding a lead late into the second half, Siena Men's Soccer (6-5-2, 2-2-1) could not hold on in road action Wednesday afternoon. The Saints conceded multiple goals in the final minutes of action to drop a 3-1 decision to MAAC foe Niagara (4-7-0, 2-2-0) at Niagara Field.
 
Carrying a four-match unbeaten steak on the road, the Saints struggled to start offensively in the first half, recording just one shot in the first 45 minutes of play. The Saints picked away and rebounded closer to the end of regulation, with freshman midfielder Jacob Sandun Arachchige-Jensen giving the visitors the lead with his third goal of the year in the 70^th minute.
 
The Green and Golf looked as if they were headed for victory when Niagara used a lift side strike to equalize the match in the 87^th minute. The Purple Eagles scored twice more in the final 1:06 of the contest to seal the home victory and finalize what was a 22-6 shots advantage. Sophomore Bilal Hersi led the team with three shots attempted, while senior goalkeeper Greg Monroe recorded 11 saves to tie his career high for the second time this season.
 
Siena will take its bye this weekend before heading back out on the road to face Iona on Wednesday, October 21.