Siena Saints Defeat Fairfield Stags 85-77 in NCAAB Clash
Monday, January 19, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · MVP Arena
Siena Saints 85, Fairfield Stags 77, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Fairfield Stags vs Siena Saints?
Siena Saints beat Fairfield Stags 85-77 at MVP Arena on January 19, 2026.
Who was favored in Fairfield Stags vs Siena Saints?
Siena Saints were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -265 (about 73% implied). The favorite won.
The Siena Saints secured a solid victory against the Fairfield Stags with a final score of 85-77 at the MVP Arena. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it showcased the Saints' ability to bounce back after a mixed run of form, while the Stags aimed to build on their recent successes.
Entering this game, the Siena Saints held a home record of 13-7, while the Fairfield Stags had an away record of 11-9. The Saints had a recent record of 5-5 over their last ten games, with an average score of 71.2 points per game and allowing 66.8 points. Their last game prior to this matchup was a win against the Manhattan Jaspers, where they triumphed 74-59. The Saints had been alternating between wins and losses, which included a recent loss to the Sacred Heart Pioneers, where they fell 80-86 at home.
On the other hand, the Fairfield Stags had a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, averaging 80.4 points scored and allowing 70.3 points. Despite their offensive prowess, they entered this game on the back of a loss to the Marist Red Foxes, where they were defeated 67-82. The Stags had shown strong performances earlier in the season, including a decisive 98-62 win against the Manhattan Jaspers.
In terms of home versus away performance, Siena had a home record of 2-2 in their last four games, while Fairfield posted a 2-3 record in their last five away games. This fixture was also significant as it marked the second meeting between the two teams in the current season, with Siena having won the first encounter 68-64 on March 7, 2025.
Injury updates were not provided in the block, so both teams appeared to be fielding their strongest lineups. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored the Saints with a spread of -6.5, indicating confidence in their home advantage. The total points line was set at 142.5, suggesting expectations of a competitive scoring game.
The conditions in the MVP Arena were conducive to a high-energy matchup, and both teams were keen to establish their game early. The Saints managed to do so, leading throughout much of the contest. Key scoring plays in the second half included Justice Shoats making crucial free throws that pushed the Saints' lead to 82-75, and Braden Sparks hitting a significant three-pointer to keep the Stags at bay.
As the game progressed, the Saints maintained their composure, with Gavin Doty contributing to the scoreline with free throws that brought the final tally to 85 points. The Stags fought hard, with Tony Williams making a driving layup late in the game, but it was not enough to close the gap.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the resilience of the Siena Saints as they continue to build momentum in the league, while the Fairfield Stags will need to regroup after this defeat to remain competitive in their upcoming fixtures.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SIE -6.5 | 142.5 o -115 / u -105 | Fairfield Stags +215 · Siena Saints -265 |
Leaders
- PointsGavin Doty24Siena Saints
- AssistsJustice Shoats5Siena Saints
- ReboundsGavin Doty6Siena Saints
- PointsBrandon Benjamin20Fairfield Stags
- AssistsTony Williams4Fairfield Stags
- ReboundsBrandon Benjamin6Fairfield Stags
Recent form
Siena Saints
Last 10: 5-5Streak W171.2 scored · 66.8 allowed per game2-2 at home
- W74-59at Manhattan JaspersJan 17
- L80-86vs Sacred Heart PioneersJan 15
- W67-50at Mount St. Mary's MountaineersJan 11
- L59-63vs Merrimack WarriorsJan 10
- W74-65at Rider BroncsJan 4
- L72-75at Iona GaelsJan 3
- L60-81at Indiana HoosiersDec 22
- L69-83at Vermont CatamountsDec 18
- W74-52vs Canisius Golden GriffinsDec 7
- W83-54vs Niagara Purple EaglesDec 6
Fairfield Stags
Last 10: 6-4Streak L180.4 scored · 70.3 allowed per game2-3 away
- L67-82at Marist Red FoxesJan 17
- W98-62vs Manhattan JaspersJan 15
- W68-62vs Rider BroncsJan 10
- W83-75at Niagara Purple EaglesJan 4
- L81-85at Canisius Golden GriffinsJan 2
- L66-70vs Saint Peter's PeacocksDec 30
- W121-58vs City College NY BeaversDec 23
- W84-70at Central Connecticut Blue DevilsDec 19
- W73-65vs Monmouth HawksDec 14
- L63-74at Merrimack WarriorsDec 7
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 23-11 | - | 17-3 |
| Saint Peter's | 17-12 | 3 | 14-6 |
| Siena | 23-12 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Marist | 19-12 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Quinnipiac | 19-13 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Fairfield | 21-13 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 15-17 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Iona | 18-14 | 7 | 10-10 |
| Sacred Heart | 14-19 | 8 | 9-11 |
| Manhattan | 12-20 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Canisius | 10-21 | 12 | 5-15 |
| Niagara | 8-22 | 12 | 5-15 |
| Rider | 4-25 | 14 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Fairfield Stags | Siena Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-58 | 31-46 |
| Field goal % | 50 | 67 |
| Three-pointers | 8-26 | 7-14 |
| Three-point % | 31 | 50 |
| Free throws | 11-13 | 16-19 |
| Free throw % | 85 | 84 |
| Rebounds | 20 | 25 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 4 |
| Defensive rebounds | 12 | 21 |
| Assists | 12 | 20 |
| Steals | 9 | 3 |
| Blocks | 0 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 22 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 3 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 44 |
| Fouls | 18 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 17 |
| Lead changes | 7 | 7 |
| Time in front | 5 | 88 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half38-52Justice Shoats makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-52Brandon Benjamin makes 7-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half40-54Antonio Chandler makes layup (Gavin Doty assists)
- 2nd Half42-54Brandon Benjamin makes layup (Deuce Turner assists)
- 2nd Half42-56Gavin Doty makes 11-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half44-56Declan Wucherpfennig makes driving layup
- 2nd Half45-56Declan Wucherpfennig makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half47-56Brandon Benjamin makes layup
- 2nd Half47-57Antonio Chandler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-58Antonio Chandler makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-58Deuce Turner makes 22-foot three point jumper (Tony Williams assists)
- 2nd Half50-61Brendan Coyle makes 24-foot three point jumper (Justice Shoats assists)
- 2nd Half53-61Tony Williams makes 27-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half53-64Brendan Coyle makes 24-foot three point jumper (Justice Shoats assists)
- 2nd Half53-66Justice Shoats makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half53-68Gavin Doty makes driving layup (Antonio Chandler assists)
- 2nd Half56-68Braden Sparks makes 25-foot three point jumper (Eric Mejia assists)
- 2nd Half56-71Justice Shoats makes 25-foot three point jumper (Riley Mulvey assists)
- 2nd Half56-72Brendan Coyle makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-73Brendan Coyle makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-73Braden Sparks makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-73Braden Sparks makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-75Riley Mulvey makes layup (Justice Shoats assists)
- 2nd Half61-75Braden Sparks makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tony Williams assists)
- 2nd Half63-75Tony Williams makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half65-75Brandon Benjamin makes layup (Eric Mejia assists)
- 2nd Half67-75Declan Wucherpfennig makes layup
- 2nd Half67-76Gavin Doty makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-77Gavin Doty makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-77Braden Sparks makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half69-80Brendan Coyle makes 24-foot three point jumper (Justice Shoats assists)
- 2nd Half71-80Braden Sparks makes driving layup
- 2nd Half71-81Justice Shoats makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-82Justice Shoats makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-82Braden Sparks makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half75-82Braden Sparks makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half75-83Francis Folefac makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-84Gavin Doty makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-85Gavin Doty makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-85Tony Williams makes driving layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Siena Saints, below favours Fairfield Stags.
Venue
- MVP ArenaAlbany, NY
- Attendance6385
- OfficialsBill Covington Jr., Isaac Barnett, Daniel Basile
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