LOUDONVILLE, NY – Siena Women's Basketball (1-1) returns to the Capital Region spotlight Sunday afternoon when it takes on Binghamton (0-2) at 4 p.m. at MVP Arena. The contest marks the backend of a downtown doubleheader, with the Siena men's team also in action as part of the program's Military Appreciation Game in honor of Veterans Day.
The women's game will serve as the second half of a single-admission doubleheader at MVP Arena with the Siena men, who host Princeton in the preceding game at 1 p.m. Tickets to Siena Women's Basketball's first home game at MVP Arena in four years can be secured in advance through
Ticketmaster online or by phone at
800-745-3000 (service fees apply), or in-person at the MVP Arena Box Office. One ticket grants admission to both games of the doubleheader. Fans are welcome to remain in the arena between games, and re-entry is permitted for those who wish to exit and return. Re-entry guests will be stamped upon exit. Those wishing to secure tickets solely for the women's game can purchase a $10 general admission walk-up ticket in-person at the MVP Arena Box Office on gameday, and will be allowed to enter the arena shortly following the conclusion of the men's game.
The Saints look to get back in the win column after dropping a narrow 70-68 decision at Maine on Nov. 5 in the America East-Metro Basketball Challenge. Siena opened the season with an 82-71 victory over Brown and enters Sunday's matchup looking to secure its second win of the campaign.
Siena has established itself defensively through the opening two contests, ranking among the nation's top 75 teams with a +9 turnover margin while forcing 23.5 turnovers per game, good for a spot among the national top 80.
Francesca Schiro has been a catalyst in that effort, collecting 10 steals to rank 13th nationally. The Saints will look to capitalize on those strengths against a Binghamton squad that has averaged 25 turnovers through its first two games.
Sunday's matchup also presents an opportunity for Siena to return to MVP Arena for the first time since facing St. Bonaventure on Nov. 16, 2022. The Saints own a 45-44 all-time record playing downtown in Albany and will look to add another victory to that mark.
Binghamton enters at 0-2 after opening its season with road losses at Monmouth and Fairfield. Despite being selected as the preseason favorites in the America East Preseason Coaches' Poll, the Bearcats have faced early struggles, averaging 51.5 points per game while allowing 76.5. Siena alumna Mary Grimes '03 is in her third season leading the program.
Kendall Bennett (13.5 PPG), Bella Pucci (13.5 PPG), and Yanniah Boyd (13.0 PPG) have accounted for 77 percent of Binghamton's scoring through two games. The Bearcats have also allowed opponents to shoot better than 45 percent from the field and 37 percent from beyond the arc.
Sunday marks the 12th all-time meeting between the in-state programs, with Binghamton holding a narrow 6-5 advantage. The teams last met on Dec. 15, 2024, at the UHY Center, where the Bearcats edged the Saints 64-62. Three of the last four meetings have been decided by four points or fewer. This will be the second meeting between the programs at MVP Arena, with Binghamton winning the first downtown matchup on Nov. 5, 2019. Siena is 2-4 all-time against the Bearcats at home.
Emmanuel Berbari and Brian Rubino will have the call on ESPN+, with Ro Yeon Lee providing sideline reporting. Joe Puccio and Steve Amedio will provide radio coverage on WVCR 88.3 FM. Live statistics and additional courtside X updates will also be available.
