Siena's lead grows to nine, courtesy of Gavin Doty. Siena's top scorer manufactures an individual 6-0 run to start the second half. Once again Siena opens the half with some serious juice on defense. Gotta give Mulvey his flowers right now. His size is a huge factor around the

Riley Mulvey tonight thru 24 minutes: 8 rebounds (game-high, no Merrimack player has more than four) and 3 blocks (game-high) Undersized Merrimack is struggling for answers in the paint against the biggest player on the court.

The Saints are absolutely suffocating Merrimack right now. Warriors are scoreless and 0-14 to start the second half. A 12-0 run has restored Siena's biggest lead of the game. 45-30 Saints, who are now just 11:41 away from their first NCAA Tournament bid in 16 years.

Some urgency from the Warriors. Gallo deploys the press down by 14, and he's rewarded with a 7-0 run. 49-42 Saints, 5:13 to go.

Merrimack has come alive. 6 pt game, with a chance to make it four at the stripe. Siena has made 2 of its last 10. 51-45, 3:47 to go.

This place is about to explode.

🏀🏆 SEVENTH HEAVEN For the seventh time in program history, your #SienaSaints are MAAC Hoops Champions Dust off those dancing shoes Saints fans, we're heading back to the NCAA March Madness Tournament‼️ #MarchOn

From 4-28, to a first NCAA Tournament bid in 16 years. Gerry McNamara has breathed life into Siena and isn't holding back the tears tonight.

What a moment for Gerry McNamara and Siena -- a program now totally transformed thanks to the leadership of Syracuse's former sharp shooter. Posted this video earlier, but sound makes it all that much better. Chants of "GMAC" ring around Boardwalk Hall, as the Saints go dancing

Basketball is cinema. At long last, the Siena Saints are MAAC Tournament Champions and heading to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 16 years. Last night's party in Atlantic City will not be forgotten anytime soon. Rodger Wyland WNYT NewsChannel 13

Fun few days on the road in Atlantic City covering the Saints' title run. My final report from Boardwalk Hall below: The slam-dunk hiring of Gerry McNamara, coupled with "the right kids," has catapulted Siena back to relevance. Just two years after a dismal four-win season, the

Back in September at Siena's sneak preview event, Gavin Doty pointed to the rafters in MVP Arena and called his shot. It was bold, it was ambitious, and now it's true. The Saints will add a banner to those rafters, with their MAAC Tournament MVP largely to thank. WNYT NewsChannel 13

🏀 LET'S DANCE 🕺 #SienaSaints fans join us for a NCAA March Madness Selection Show Watch Party Sunday at the UHY Center Doors open at 5⃣PM, followed by the Selection Show at 6⃣PM #MarchOn