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2009-2010 Men's Basketball Media Guide
RIVERDALE, N.Y. - Manhattan returns to action on Sunday at 2 p.m. when the Jaspers host two-time defending MAAC champion Siena at Draddy Gymnasium. Fans can watch all the action live from Riverdale at GoJaspers.com.
Manhattan (7-12, 2-7) and Siena (16-4, 9-0) meet for the 78th time in series history. The Saints won the last four contests, including an 83-68 victory on Monday at the Times Union Center in Albany. Jaspers' junior guard Rico Pickett exploded for a game-high 26 points shooting 10-for-19 from the field, including a career-high five 3-pointers. Senior Antoine Pearson added 10 points and three assists in 20 minutes off the bench, while classmates Brandon Adams and Darryl Crawford each posted nine points. Siena was led by big men Alex Franklin who finished with 23 points on 9-for-13 shooting and Ryan Rossiter who registered a double-double (19 points, 14 rebounds).
Manhattan's last victory over the Saints was on Feb. 18, 2008 in a 73-72 triumph at Draddy Gymnasium. Pearson buried six 3-pointers and finished with a team-high 20 points. It was Siena's last loss before falling to Villanova in the Second Round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament. The Jaspers won seven of its last nine meetings with Siena in Riverdale.
