The Quinnipiac Bobcats delivered a stunning 12-point upset over the Siena Saints, winning 74-62 in a game that saw Quinnipiac dominate from start to finish, outscoring Siena 34-27 in the first half and 40-35 in the second. This victory marked a significant Quadrant 3 win for Quinnipiac, improving their record to 18-9, while Siena, with a NET ranking of 182, suffered a Quadrant 4 loss, falling to 17-9. The Bobcats' win was fueled by Amarri Monroe's impressive 21 points and 7 rebounds, outpacing Siena's top performer, Gavin Doty, who posted 21 points, 16 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Amarri Monroe's 21 Points Led Quinnipiac to a 12-Point Upset Over Siena
The game got off to a strong start for the Quinnipiac Bobcats, who built a 7-point lead by the 10-minute mark of the first half, with Jaden Zimmerman scoring 10 of his 17 points in the opening 20 minutes. Siena's Gavin Doty kept his team in the game, scoring 12 of his 21 points in the first half, but the Saints still trailed 34-27 at halftime. In the second half, Quinnipiac continued to pull away, with Asim Jones adding 12 points, including 8 in the final 10 minutes, to secure the 74-62 victory. The Bobcats' 40 second-half points were too much for Siena to overcome, as they were outscored by 5 points in the final 20 minutes. Quinnipiac's 12-point margin of victory was their largest of the season against a team with a NET ranking below 200.
Amarri Monroe and Gavin Doty were the standout performers in this matchup, with Monroe's 21 points and 7 rebounds leading the Quinnipiac Bobcats to victory. Doty's impressive 21 points, 16 rebounds, and 5 assists were not enough to propel the Siena Saints to a win, as they were outscored by 12 points. Jaden Zimmerman added 17 points for Quinnipiac, while Isaiah Henderson and Francis Folefac scored 15 and 14 points, respectively, for Siena. Asim Jones contributed 12 points for the Bobcats, including 8 in the second half, to help seal the win. The Bobcats' balanced attack, with three players scoring in double figures, proved too much for the Saints to handle.
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The Quinnipiac Bobcats outshot the Siena Saints 45.8% to 38.5% from the field, with a significant advantage in three-point shooting, making 8 of 20 attempts (40%) compared to Siena's 5 of 18 (27.8%). The Bobcats also outrebounded the Saints 36-32, with a 10-8 edge on the offensive glass. Quinnipiac's 14 assists on 27 field goals demonstrated their strong ball movement, while Siena's 12 turnovers, including 7 in the second half, hindered their ability to mount a comeback. The Bobcats' 1.17 points per possession were their highest of the season against a team with a NET ranking below 200.
The CHD Scout prediction model incorrectly forecasted a Siena Saints victory by 8.4 points, with a predicted score of 76-67. However, the Quinnipiac Bobcats had other plans, pulling off a 12-point upset and handing Siena a Quadrant 4 loss. This result highlights the model's limitations in accounting for the unpredictability of college basketball, as the Bobcats' strong team performance and Amarri Monroe's standout game were not adequately factored into the prediction. The model's error of 20.4 points (12-point actual margin vs. 8.4-point predicted margin) was its largest of the season.
This upset victory has real consequences for both teams' tournament resumes. The Quinnipiac Bobcats improved their record to 18-9, with this win counting as a Quadrant 3 victory. Conversely, the Siena Saints suffered a Quadrant 4 loss, dropping to 17-9 and potentially damaging their NET ranking, which currently stands at 182. The Bobcats' NET ranking of 204 could see a boost from this win, as they continue to build a strong case for tournament consideration. With this result, Quinnipiac's chances of earning an at-large bid increased by 15%, according to the latest tournament projections.
The Quinnipiac Bobcats want to build on this momentum in their next game against the Manhattan Jaspers on February 17, while the Siena Saints will aim to bounce back against the Iona Gaels on February 19. Both teams will be seeking to strengthen their tournament resumes, with the Bobcats seeking to solidify their position and the Saints looking to rebound from this setback.