ALBANY - There's basketball being played bright and early on this Friday morning.

Siena has hung tough here with the No. 2 seed, although I guess that should be expected since these two teams split the two regular season meetings.

The Saints, who are led by Merrick Volpe's six points, have already given up as many points as they did yesterday.

Thazina Cook and Kristina Ford have led the way for Iona, combining for 21 of the Gales' 25 points.