ALBANY - The Saints aren't playing for anything, in terms of seeding or finish in the standings.

At times, their play looks like they know they aren't playing for anything.

Siena got good play from Ryan Rossiter and O.D. Anosike, but not really anyone else in the first half and trail the Red Foxes.

Coach Mitch Buonaguro picked up his first technical foul of the season as Marist was on a 7-0 run, to take a 32-25 lead.

The Red Foxes were led by Dorvell Carter and Anell Alexis, who each scored nine points in the first half.

The Saints got into the bounus in the first eight minutes as Marist was fouling like crazy.

Rossiter scored 10 of the Saints' first 14 points and finished the half with a game-high 13. Anosike chipped in 10 and Clarence Jackson chipped in five.

Siena has defeated rival Marist eight times in a row and they'll need a comeback in the second half, to make it nine.