The Saints ended up their five-game overseas tour with a victory on Thursday.

Their trip wraps up this weekend.

I wasn't able to post anything yesterday as I was out of town, moving my sister back into to school in Rochester.

Siena lost 87-68 to Class A-2 Basket Veroli on Wednesday, but turned around in a MAAC-type two games in two days to defeat Stella Azzurra 88-69 in Rome on Thursday.

Here some thoughts on Thursday's game from our overseas Siena beat writer, Jack McCaffery.

The starting five was a little different today as Ryan Rossiter, Cory Magee, Josh Duell, Clarence Jackson and Edwin Ubiles.

"Coach Mac just wanted to mix some things up," Rossiter said. "This is more of an exhibition to see what we have for this upcoming regular season, and to get back to where we were last season a maybe a little further.

Also of note, Siena will host a Sneak Preview from 5:30-7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22 in downtown Albany.

Here's the rest of the release.

LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. – The Siena College men's and women's basketball programs will host the annual Siena Sneak Preview from 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, September 22 at Times Union Center in Albany.

Head coaches Fran McCaffery and Gina Castelli will be on hand to discuss the upcoming season. Players from the men's and women's teams will be in attendance to meet with fans as well.

The evening will feature entertainment and complimentary food and beverages. The event will be open to the public and held inside the Arena. Season ticket information will be available, with representatives on hand to discuss seating options. Fans may enter through the Pearl Street entrance.

Those wishing to attend the Sneak Preview are asked to RSVP Katelyn Dooley via e-mail at kdooley@siena.edu or by phone at 518-782-6769.