The Ronald Moore has made some huge shots to beat the Buckeyes, though it was not so good game for the Saints. The #9 Siena shot 33% from the field, and it was their lowest percentage of the season. Siena’s 51 recoil are a season high, 21 of those being offensive rebounds which are also a season high.
Alex Franklin made 10 pts, 13 rebs and Ryan Rossiter made16 pts, 15 rebs both delivered double doubles. Rossiter hit all 6 free throws down the stretch. Evan Turner finished with 25 points to lead the Buckeyes.
Siena turned it over 21 times, more than #8 Ohio State’s 19, but the Saints were able to make critical shots down the stretch late in this ballgame. All five starters scored in double figures and Moore made his only two three point field goals in the overtime periods.
Someone doubted, but there’s no doubt this is one of the best games of all time for the Siena program.
This is Siena’s 2nd straight tournament appearance, first time the Saints made consecutive appearances. Siena is now 4-4 all time in the NCAA Tournament. Siena will play #1 seed Louisville Sunday at 5:20. More to come…
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