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Merrimack Outlasts Siena in OT to Clinch Share of MAAC Title, Stay Perfect at Home

Freshman Kevair Kennedy's 32 points, powered by a 16-for-16 night at the line, drove Merrimack's late push in a nationally televised rematch.

Siena graduate student Antonio Chandler, shown against Iona earlier this season, had 18 points and 12 rebounds in Friday's overtime loss at Merrimack.
Siena head coach Gerry McNamara during a game against Merrimack on Friday, Jan. 9. 2025, at the MVP Arena in Albany, NY. (Jim Franco/Times Union)
Siena sophomore Gavin Doty drives to the basket against Marist on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at the MVP Arena in Albany, NY. (Jim Franco/Times Union)

Overview

  • Merrimack beat Siena 79-72 in overtime on Friday at Lawler Arena, improving to 19-9 overall and 15-2 in the MAAC.
  • The Warriors completed a regular-season sweep of the Saints and moved to 10-0 at home while locking up at least a share of the league’s regular-season crown.
  • Kennedy tied the game with two free throws at 0:26 of regulation and finished 16-for-16 at the stripe as Merrimack went 26-for-26, one make shy of the MAAC record for perfection.
  • Todd Brogna hit a left-corner three for a 75-70 lead with 38 seconds left in overtime after Siena’s Brendan Coyle missed a potential buzzer-beating three at the end of regulation.
  • Siena slipped into a tie for third at 18-10 (11-6) with Gavin Doty scoring 22, Antonio Chandler adding 18 points and 12 rebounds, and second-leading scorer Justice Shoats fouling out after 11 minutes; Saint Peter’s visits Sunday in Albany.