The Saints pull one out tonight, defeating Virtus Siena 91-89.

Down five, Siena (the team from Loudonville) got five points from Alex Franklin in the game's final 28 seconds, including the game-winning free-throws after he rebounded a free throw miss from Kenny Hasbrouck to remain undefeated (3-0) on their five-game trip.

Hasbrouck made the first of his free throws to tie the game at 89, but missed the second. Franklin got the rebound and was fouled with three seconds to go. His two free throws gave the Saints the win and capped a 18-point, 12-rebound night.

Edwin Ubiles finished with 26 points, including a big three-pointer late that cut the lead to 87-86.

Some other notes from Jack McCaffery....

It was a good opponent, similar in talent and style to the team in San Marino

It was a rough game. Alex Franklin had to be helped off at one point after getting kneed in the hip. Ryan Rossiter was slammed to the ground and hit his head and had to leave the game. Both are fine and returned - but that's the way the game was played

Rossiter is becoming difficult to keep out of the game ...


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