LOUDONVILLE - Despite the fact that Niagara has fallen back in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference standings, Siena will be ready for a raucous, championship game-like atmosphere Friday night at the Gallagher Center.

“Every game we’ve played in that building, since every one of our guys has been here has been absolute mayhem,” Siena coach Fran McCaffery said. “That’s what it’s going to be like.”

Even though the Saints posted a pretty easy victory over the Purple Eagles earlier this season, this game could be different.

“We know that they’re one of the superior teams in the league,” said senior point guard Ronald Moore. “They have the talent and they have experienced guys.”

“We’re expecting their best,” added junior Clarence Jackson. “They’re out to prove a point that they’re not what their record shows.”

The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 8 p.m.