News & notes

 Siena's men's basketball team came out of the blocks fast, but had to hang on to defeat Holy Cross, 73-71, Monday at MVP Arena.

Michael Eley, the lone returning starter from last season, led the way with 24 points. Newcomers Zek Tekin and Giovanni Emejuru had 16 & 11 points respectively to help the Saints withstand a 2nd half rally by the Crusaders that saw Holy Cross take a brief lead late, only to lose it in the final minutes.

Siena hits the road Veteran's Day to play Richmond.

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If you were hoping to see Andre Jackson (Albany Academy/Connecticut) in action for Milwaukee against the Brooklyn Nets Monday, it didn't happen. Jackson didn't play as the Bucks picked up the win. I get that the Bucks are bringing him along slowly, as some rookies will, but if there's a rash of injuries, then Jackson will suit up.

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State regional soccer action resumes Saturday. The lineup is almost set, as Section II still has four teams in play.

As noted Loudonville Christian, the D champ, will play Chazy on Friday at 11 am at Goshen High. 

On Saturday, it'll be:

Class AA: Guilderland vs. either Clarence or Churchville-Chili at Middletown High at 10:45 am.

Class B: Mechanicville vs. Spackenkill at Goshen, 3:45 pm.

Class C: Waterford vs. Mount Academy at Goshen, 8:45 am.

On the women's side:

Class AAA: Shenendehowa vs. Ward-Melville, Saturday at 5 pm  at Tompkins-Cortland Community College.

Class AA: Columbia vs. Smithtown West, Saturday at 12 noon at Tompkins-Cortland CC.

Class C: Waterford vs. Holley, Saturday at 12 noon at Homer High.

Class D: Fort Ann vs. Cincinnatus Central, Saturday at 2:30 at Homer High.

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The College of St. Rose will open their basketball season on Saturday at home vs. Wilmington College with a pair of familiar faces to Section II fans on the court for the Golden Knights.

Freshmen Alex Barnhill (Mekeel Christian) & Adam Myers (LaSalle) figure to be in the mix for returning coach Brian Beaury. Women's coach Will Brown will also have some Section II alums on his roster when the women open November 15 at Pace University.

The roster includes sophomore Kaelah Carter (Shaker), freshman Jayla Tyler (Colonie), junor transfer Harmony Philo (Gloversville/Fulton-Montgomery Community College), sophomore Payton Graber (Schalmont, transfer from Hudson Valley Community College), and juniors Maddisyn Maloney (Shaker) and Syrita Faraj (Tamarac). Former Shenendehowa star Carly Boland is on board as Brown's assistant after playing her college ball at Binghamton.