In a stunning turn of events, Saint Peter's pulled off a monumental upset at the Yanitelli Center, taking down Siena 70-65 in a conference showdown. The Peacocks, led by Bryce Eaton's impressive 22-point performance, defied the odds and handed the Saints a significant loss. This outcome is all the more remarkable considering CHD Scout had predicted Siena to win by 1.5 points, a forecast that was far off the mark.
Bryce Eaton Scores 22 Points on 8-12 Shooting
The game got off to a slow start for Siena, with Saint Peter's dominating the first half and taking a 36-28 lead into the break. Gavin Doty, Siena's top performer, did his best to keep the Saints in contention, scoring 19 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Peacocks' strong team effort. Brent Bland and Zaakir Williamson chipped in with 11 and 10 points, respectively, to support Eaton's standout performance.
As the second half unfolded, Siena mounted a comeback, outscoring Saint Peter's 37-34, but the Peacocks' first-half cushion proved too great to overcome. Francis Folefac and Antonio Chandler contributed 16 and 12 points, respectively, to the Saints' cause, but their efforts were ultimately thwarted by the Peacocks' determined defense.
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This upset has real consequences for both teams' tournament chances. For Saint Peter's, the win is a crucial addition to their resume, albeit a Quadrant 4 victory. However, it demonstrates the Peacocks' ability to compete against stronger opponents, which could pay dividends in the long run. On the other hand, Siena's loss is a Quadrant 3 setback, which may impact their seeding and overall tournament prospects.
The loss is a setback for Siena, which had been riding a strong season. With a current NET ranking of 175, the Saints must regroup and refocus to maintain their position in the conference standings. Saint Peter's, meanwhile, improves to 14-8 and want to build on this momentum as they continue their conference schedule.
The resume implications of this result are substantial. Saint Peter's, with a current NET ranking of 231, has added a notable win to their profile, one that could help offset some of their earlier losses. While the Peacocks still have work to do to bolster their tournament chances, this upset victory is a significant step in the right direction. For Siena, the challenge will be to bounce back from this unexpected defeat and maintain their position in the conference hierarchy.