NEWARK, DE – Siena Basketball continues its grueling stretch where it plays nine of 11 away from home when the Saints take on defending Colonial Athletic Association Champion Delaware Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Bob Carpenter Center.
 
Siena (5-4, 1-0) returns to the region after suffering a 75-68 setback at BIG EAST foe Georgetown Wednesday. The Saints have gone 3-3 so far during their tough 11-game stretch, posting neutral site wins over high-majors Florida State and Seton Hall to go along with a home victory over Canisius in the MAAC opener.
 
Siena will look to have its sharp shooting continue to travel Sunday. The Saints rank 48^th nationally shooting a stellar 38.0% from three-point range, led by Andrew Platek who stands fifth in the country connecting at a 52.3% clip from downtown. Additionally, Siena has shot 80.8% from the free throw line over the past six games.
 
While the Saints return to the road, Delaware (5-4) concludes a season long four-game homestand. The defending tournament champion Blue Hens were predicted to finish third (out of 13 teams) according to the CAA Preseason Poll, with Jameer Nelson, Jr. tabbed an All-CAA Preseason First Team selection. Nelson paces Delaware, averaging 18.8 points.
 
Siena and Delaware meet for just the eighth time, with the Blue Hens harboring a 4-3 edge. The program's met last season for the first time in 12 years, with the Blue Hens prevailing 83-63 in Albany. Five of the first seven all-time meetings between the programs have been decided by 20 points or more.
 
Scott Klatzkin and Bill Harman have the call of the game on FloHoops, which can be watched by clicking the corresponding link. The "Voice of the Saints" Emmanuel Berbari and Conner Fenlon '12 have the radio call of the action courtside from the Bob Carpenter Center locally in the Capital Region on ALT 104.9 FM and online at alt1049albany.com.