ALBANY, NY – Siena Basketball takes aim at its second straight regular season series sweep when the Saints host I-87 rival Marist Sunday at 2 p.m. at MVP Arena.
 
Tickets to today's game start at just $10 (service fees apply if purchasing through Ticketmaster) and can be purchased by clicking the corresponding link, in-person at the MVP Arena Box Office, or by contacting Ticketmaster by phone at (800) 745-3000. The Siena Fan Relations Management Center is on-hand to handle all ticket-related inquiries, and can be reached by phone at (518) 487-2202 or by e-mail at sienatickets2@siena.edu.
 
In honor of the 57^th edition of "The Big Game" set to take place Sunday night, fans in attendance at MVP Arena can scan a QR code to enter to win $57 gift cards to Alpin Haus, BARE Blends, Cardona's Market, Dunkin', Paesan's Pizza, Northeastern Fine Jewelry, Stewart's Shops and several other Siena partners. No purchase necessary to enter.
 
Siena (16-10, 10-4) bounced back from a mini two-game skid to begin February with their first sweep of the season with a 72-65 triumph at Mount St. Mary's Friday night. The Saints were buoyed by the returns of the dynamic duo of Michael Eley and Javian McCollum, who combined for 45 points. A four-time MAAC Rookie of the Week, Eley returned from a two-game absence due to illness to pour in a career-high 23 points off the bench, while two-time MAAC Player of the Week and leading scorer McCollum, who missed three of the previous four games (back) added 22 points and six assists.
 
The victory helped Siena keep pace with current MAAC frontrunner Rider as well as second place Iona, who also both won Friday night. The Saints enter play just one game back of the idle Broncs, and only a half game behind the Gaels.
 
Marist (8-15, 4-10) has lost six of seven with their lone win coming at home over last place Canisius last Sunday. The Red Foxes are led by transfer Patrick Gardner, who ranks second in the MAAC in scoring, eighth in blocks, and ninth in both rebounding and field goal percentage.
 
Siena has dominated the all-time series against their I-87 rivals, holding a commanding 62-29 advantage over Marist entering the 92^nd meeting. The Saints' 62 wins over the Red Foxes are their most vs. any one opponent. Siena captured the first meeting 70-55 two Sundays ago in Poughkeepsie behind a career-high 24 points from Jared Billups.
 
Robert Lee and Kelly O'Donnell have the call of the game on ESPN+ - which can be viewed by clicking the corresponding link – and which will be simulcast locally in the Capital Region on My4 Albany. Each of Siena's remaining home games will be televised on My4 Albany, which is available locally over the air on Channel 51, and is also available to Spectrum subscribers in the Capital Region on Channel 4. "The Voice of the Saints" Emmanuel Berbari and former Saint Andy Grazulis '92 will have the radio call of the action locally in the Capital Region on ALT 104.9 FM and online at alt1049albany.com.
 
Social media updates will be provided courtside throughout the day by following the Saints' official twitter page @SienaMBB. Join the conversation by using the hashtag #MarchOn. Upload pictures of yourself and your friends enjoying the game through the Selfiefinder platform by clicking the corresponding link at the top of the page, or by downloading the Selfiefinder app and searching "Siena." The best selfies from the game will be displayed on the video scoreboard during the second half.