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The Siena men's basketball team is headed to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Tournament finals after a decisive win over Fairfield. On Sunday (March 8), the Saints defeated the Fairfield Stags 76-61 at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, moving one step closer to an NCAA Tournament berth.
With this win, Siena advances to face the tournament's top seed, the Merrimack Warriors, in the championship game. That matchup is scheduled for Monday night (March 9) at 9 p.m. and will air nationally on ESPN2, giving fans across the country a chance to watch as both teams compete for the MAAC title and an automatic ticket to March Madness. According to ESPN Analytics, Siena has averaged 70.7 points per game this season, while Merrimack closely follows at 69.0 points per game.
The Saints showed strong performance throughout the tournament, overcoming late-game challenges in earlier rounds. As reported by MAAC Sports, both Siena and Merrimack secured their spots in the final after tough semifinal games.
Monday's final offers both teams a chance to clinch the conference championship and secure a place in the NCAA Tournament. For those interested in watching, detailed viewing information is available through Merrimack Athletics.