ALBANY - Like much of their MAAC Tournament, Siena has come out a step slow and fallen behind.

They've overcome two second-half deficits so far, now they need a third.

Fairfield led by as many as 15 with five minutes to go.

The Saints have done a good job of not letting Anthony Johnson hurt them. He was in foul trouble for some of the first half. Meanwhile, Derek Needham has 11 points.

Edwin Ubiles has 12 to lead Siena, but no one has really asserted themselves.