New Headline: "Siena Surpasses Previous Records to Claim Premier Position!
A quick outlook at the Siena Saints, Duke's first-round opponent in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
Top-overall seed Duke starts its quest for the program’s sixth national title on Thursday in Greenville, SC, as the Blue Devils take on MAAC champions Siena in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. While the Blue Devils are without two starters, Jon Scheyer’s squad didn’t miss a beat in the ACC Tournament, defeating Florida State, Clemson and Virginia to sweep the ACC titles for the second straight year. What do you need to know about the Siena Saints?
We give a quick outlook on Gerry McNamara’s team. How did the Saints get here? After finishing third in the MAAC during the regular season, the Saints won three straight, including topping regular-season conference champions Merrimack in the conference tournament final, to receive the league’s automatic bid.
Vs. Power 4 Schools Siena’s schedule isn’t exactly popping with major programs, as they faced just one Power 4 opponent this season: Indiana. The Saints dropped to the Hoosiers 81-60 on Dec.
22. Players to Watch Gavin Doty (Guard) - The 6-foot-5 sophomore barely comes off the floor, playing more than 36 minutes per game while leading the Saints with 17. 9 points and seven rebounds per game.