In years past, for a student to be guarenteed access to a men’s basketball game they had to pay a $10 initial fee to join the Dog Pound. All other student tickets were served out on a first-come, first-serve basis. Starting this year, Siena is offering three new ticket options to its students;

$50 season tickets inside [...]

Siena announced today that there will be a new ticket plan called “The Big 3″. The name honors Moore, Franklin and Ubiles, possibly the best class to ever enter Siena College.  The package includes three non-conference games;
Sat. 12/5 vs. UAlbany
Then choose two of the following games…
Tue. 11/17 vs. Northeastern
Tue. 11/24 vs. Delaware (NCAA banner unveiling)
Tue. 12/29 [...]

Although the 2010 season doesn’t officially start until November 13th, students around Siena campus are already feeling the college hoops itch. Without any real national contenders like Pittsburgh or Kansas on the schedule, many students are looking forward to Siena’s classic backyard brawl with UAlbany.
“That game is like a whole weekend event around here. The [...]

Siena hosted the First Niagara Sneak Preview last night at the Times Union Center.
I know it’s a tough economy and all, but the sponsor… First Niagara?  I bet if people read it quickly, they thought it was a preview of Siena and Niagara.  Not really, but still confusing since they’re in our league.
Also, yesterday we learned [...]

According to Raphielle Johnson of Collegehoopsnet.com, the Saints have been ranked 25th in Blue Ribbon’s Men’s College Basetball Preseason Top 25, presented by EA Sports. A press release from the Atlantic 10 today shows the Saints are ranked are tied at 25th with the Fighting Illini of Illinois.
I think it’s reasonable to assume this [...]

Today, the MAAC released the conference schedule for the 2009-2010 season.

Day
Date
Team
Location

Fri.
Nov. 13
at Tennessee State
Nashville, Tenn.

Tue.
Nov. 17
NORTHEASTERN
Albany, NY

Sat.
Nov. 21
at Temple
Philadelphia, Pa.

Tue.
Nov. 24
DELAWARE
Albany, NY

Fri.
Nov. 27
vs. St. John’s
Philadelphia, Pa.

Sat.
Nov. 28
vs. Brown
Philadelphia, Pa.

Wed.
Dec. 2
at Georgia Tech
Atlanta, Ga.

Sat.
Dec. 5
UALBANY
Albany, NY

Mon.
Dec. 7
at Iona
New Rochelle, N.Y.

Sat.
Dec. 12
at Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa

Wed.
Dec. 23
RIDER
Albany, NY

Tue.
Dec. 29
ST. JOSEPH’S
Albany, NY

Thu.
Dec. 31
SAINT PETER’S
Albany, NY

Sat.
Jan. 2
MOUNT ST. [...]

Facebook users, log on and become a fan of the Siena Saints on facebook. Share your videos, photos and thoughts by posting to the Fan Page. Assistant AD Jason Rich will maintain the page.
According to the press release, the team will soon release a YouTube page and a twitter name.

Pete Iorizzo, our good friend over at the Times Union posted 2 must read articles during the latter part of the week.
First is a nice write up on the newest Saint, Davis Martens, as well as a round up of the rest of the roster. He takes a deeper look into freshman [...]

In almost a heartbeat, Cory Magee’s spot was filled today as Davis Martens of Cologne, Germany accepted a scholarship for the 2009-10 season. Martens will be ineligible for the first 12 games of this season in accordance with NCAA regulations.
The 6′9″ Power Forward will celebrate his 20th birthday this Sunday.
Photo from doubleteam.es

Senior guard Cory Magee will no longer suit up for games as a Siena Saint. Due to complications from his concussion, he has been declared a medical exception for this season, allowing Siena to use one more scholarship.
Magee will stay on with the team as a student assistant coach. Glad to see Siena [...]