Siena wins MAAC title and secures NCAA berth

Gavin Doty scored 23 points as Siena beat Merrimack 64-54 to win the MAAC tournament and clinch an NCAA tournament berth, the Saints' first since 2010.

Siena beat Merrimack 64-54 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference championship in Atlantic City to clinch an NCAA tournament berth. Gavin Doty led the Saints with 23 points, 18 of which came after halftime. Brendan Coyle and Riley Mulvey each posted double-doubles, and Francis Folefac added 10 points in a game when both teams struggled to shoot. The victory gave Siena its first NCAA appearance since 2010 and left the team with a 23-11 record. Key details: - Final score: Siena 64, Merrimack 54; Siena won the MAAC championship and secured an NCAA tournament berth. - Gavin Doty scored 23 points, with 18 coming after halftime. - Brendan Coyle had 11 points and 10 rebounds; Riley Mulvey had 11 points and 11 rebounds. - Francis Folefac scored 10 points and both teams had difficulty with shooting. - Shooting: Siena 38% (21 of 55); Merrimack 29% (17 of 58). - Game flow: Siena built a 24-9 lead early; Merrimack closed to 33-30 by halftime; Siena opened the second half with a 12-0 run and Doty scored six late points after Merrimack cut the lead to 51-47. Summary: Siena's victory secures the program a spot in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2010. Undetermined at this time.