Siena Saints Defeat Iona Gaels 79-72 at MVP Arena
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · MVP Arena
Siena Saints 79, Iona Gaels 72, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Iona Gaels vs Siena Saints?
Siena Saints beat Iona Gaels 79-72 at MVP Arena on February 5, 2026.
Who was favored in Iona Gaels vs Siena Saints?
Siena Saints were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -395 (about 80% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Siena Saints triumphed over the Iona Gaels with a final score of 79-72 at MVP Arena. This victory marked an important win for Siena, who improved their home record to 18-7 while Iona fell to 14-11 overall. The game showcased the Saints' recent strong form, extending their winning streak to six games, while the Gaels struggled, having lost their last two games.
Siena entered the game with a solid recent record of 7-3 over their last ten games. They averaged 74.0 points scored per game while allowing 66.7 points. Their last five games were particularly impressive, with an average of 77.6 points scored and only 65.6 allowed. Their recent victories included a notable 78-63 win against the Canisius Golden Griffins and an 82-79 victory over the Niagara Purple Eagles. They had also faced Iona earlier in the season on January 3, where they lost 72-75, making this win a significant turnaround.
On the other hand, Iona's recent form has been less favorable, with a record of 5-5 in their last ten games and an average of 64.5 points scored against 65.9 allowed. Their last five games saw them average 65.6 points while allowing 67.4. The Gaels' last victory came against the Manhattan Jaspers on January 25, where they won 66-57. However, they suffered a narrow loss to the Fairfield Stags just days before facing Siena, losing 70-71.
In terms of home and away performance, Siena has been strong at home with a record of 11-2, while Iona has struggled on the road, now holding a 0-5 record away from home. This trend continued as the Saints capitalized on their home advantage during the game.
The two teams had met three times in the previous two seasons, with Siena losing all encounters. The previous results included a 73-74 loss at home and two away losses, which added a layer of intensity to this matchup as Siena sought to break that streak.
Injury updates were not detailed in the provided information, but both teams had to navigate their rosters carefully as they approached this crucial game.
The market had Siena favored to win, with DraftKings setting the spread at -8.5 in favor of the Saints, reflecting their strong home record and recent form. The total for the game was set at 140.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair.
The conditions at MVP Arena were conducive to a competitive game, with both teams bringing their best efforts to the court. Siena's scoring was highlighted by key plays in the second half, including a driving layup by CJ Anthony and a crucial three-pointer from Toby Harris that kept the momentum in their favor.
As the game progressed, Siena maintained a narrow lead, with Francis Folefac contributing significantly, making crucial layups and free throws that helped seal the victory. The final minutes saw Iona attempt to close the gap, but Siena's defense held strong, securing the win.
Overall, this game was a testament to Siena's resilience and ability to capitalize on their home court advantage, while Iona will need to regroup and address their road struggles as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SIE -8.5 | 140.5 o -105 / u -115 | Iona Gaels +310 · Siena Saints -395 |
Leaders
- PointsGavin Doty25Siena Saints
- AssistsJustice Shoats5Siena Saints
- ReboundsGavin Doty13Siena Saints
- PointsToby Harris20Iona Gaels
- AssistsAlliou Fall6Iona Gaels
- ReboundsLamin Sabally7Iona Gaels
Recent form
Siena Saints
Last 10: 7-3Streak W574 scored · 66.7 allowed per game2-2 at home
- W78-63at Canisius Golden GriffinsFeb 1
- W82-79at Niagara Purple EaglesJan 30
- W69-50vs Marist Red FoxesJan 23
- W85-77vs Fairfield StagsJan 19
- 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
Iona Gaels
Last 10: 5-5Streak L164.5 scored · 65.9 allowed per game0-4 away
- L70-71vs Fairfield StagsJan 31
- W66-57vs Manhattan JaspersJan 25
- W61-60vs Merrimack WarriorsJan 23
- L63-77at Saint Peter's PeacocksJan 19
- L68-72at Rider BroncsJan 15
- W74-48vs Canisius Golden GriffinsJan 11
- W71-53vs Niagara Purple EaglesJan 10
- L38-83at Marist Red FoxesJan 4
- W75-72vs Siena SaintsJan 3
- L59-66at Mount St. Mary's MountaineersDec 30
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 | Iona Gaels | Siena Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-61 | 32-61 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 14-31 | 5-20 |
| Three-point % | 45 | 25 |
| Free throws | 2-4 | 10-11 |
| Free throw % | 50 | 91 |
| Rebounds | 27 | 35 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 17 | 24 |
| Assists | 16 | 16 |
| Steals | 8 | 10 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 24 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 44 |
| Fouls | 14 | 10 |
| Largest lead | 10 | 7 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 72 | 25 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half38-33Kosy Akametu makes driving layup (Alliou Fall assists)
- 1st Half41-33Luke Jungers makes 24-foot three point jumper (CJ Anthony assists)
- 1st Half41-35Justice Shoats makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
- 1st Half41-36Isaiah Henderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half41-37Isaiah Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half44-37Chase Cormier makes 25-foot three point jumper (Alliou Fall assists)
- 1st Half47-37Denver Anglin makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 1st Half47-40Justice Shoats makes 25-foot three point jumper (Brendan Coyle assists)
- 2nd Half47-42Francis Folefac makes layup
- 2nd Half47-44Justice Shoats makes 8-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half50-44Toby Harris makes 23-foot three point jumper (CJ Anthony assists)
- 2nd Half50-46Antonio Chandler makes driving layup (Francis Folefac assists)
- 2nd Half52-46Alliou Fall makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half52-48Justice Shoats makes 15-foot pullup jump shot (Francis Folefac assists)
- 2nd Half54-48CJ Anthony makes layup
- 2nd Half54-50Francis Folefac makes 2-foot dunk (Justice Shoats assists)
- 2nd Half55-50Kosy Akametu makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-50Denver Anglin makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-52Antonio Chandler makes layup (Justice Shoats assists)
- 2nd Half57-54Gavin Doty makes 11-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half57-57Isaiah Henderson makes 22-foot three point jumper (Gavin Doty assists)
- 2nd Half57-59Justice Shoats makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-61Gavin Doty makes 8-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half57-63Gavin Doty makes layup
- 2nd Half59-63CJ Anthony makes driving layup
- 2nd Half59-65Riley Mulvey makes layup (Gavin Doty assists)
- 2nd Half62-65Toby Harris makes 25-foot three point jumper (Alliou Fall assists)
- 2nd Half65-65Toby Harris makes 24-foot three point jumper (Alliou Fall assists)
- 2nd Half67-65Alliou Fall makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half67-68Isaiah Henderson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Francis Folefac assists)
- 2nd Half67-70Gavin Doty makes driving layup
- 2nd Half67-71Gavin Doty makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half69-71CJ Anthony makes driving layup
- 2nd Half69-73Gavin Doty makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half72-73Toby Harris makes 23-foot three point jumper (Denver Anglin assists)
- 2nd Half72-75Francis Folefac makes layup
- 2nd Half72-76Francis Folefac makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-77Francis Folefac makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-78Gavin Doty makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-79Gavin Doty makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Siena Saints, below favours Iona Gaels.
Venue
- MVP ArenaAlbany, NY
- Attendance5140
- OfficialsPat Driscoll, John Cahill Jr., Vasili Mallios
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