Mike McMahon/The Record

Siena has a big game this evening at home, against Manhattan.

The Saints are trying to remain in the top six in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, and with just three league games remaining, a win tonight would be huge.

The Jaspers are much improved from years past, as they have 11 conference wins and handed the Saints one of their most lopsided losses, 72-53, earlier this season, in Riverdale.

Siena committed a season-high 22 turnovers in the meeting earlier this season, so ball security will be a huge key to tonight's game.

MANHATTAN AT SIENA

When: Tonight, 7 p.m.
Where: Times Union Center (8,444), Albany
Radio: TALK 1300-AM (Robert Lee, Tom Huerter)
2011-12 Records: Manhattan (11-4, 18-9) Siena (6-9, 11-14)
Last Meeting: Manhattan 72, Siena 53, at Draddy Gym, Riverdale, on Jan. 14, 2012 — Manhattan leads the all-time series 47-36

PROBABLE STARTING LINEUPS
MANHATTAN

No., Name, Pos., Yr., Ht., Avg.
31, Michael Alvarado, G, So., 6-2, 8.7

5, Mohamed Koita, G, Jr., 6-4, 2.0

24, George Beamon, G/F, Jr., 6-4, 17.8

13, Emmy Andujar, F, Fr., 6-5, 8.2

22, Roberto Colonette, F, Sr., 6-7, 6.3

SIENA

No., Name, Pos., Yr., Ht., Avg.
5, Evan Hymes, G, Fr., 5-8, 14.0
3, Kyle Downey, G, Sr., 6-2, 12.6
31, Owen Wignot, F, Sr., 6-8, 6.2
1, OD Anosike, F, Jr., 6-8, 14.8
0, Brandon Walters, C, Sr., 6-8, 6.6

MAAC STANDINGS

School, Conference, Overall
Iona, 12-3, 20-6
Loyola (Md), 12-3, 19-6

Manhattan, 11-4, 18-9
Farifield, 10-4, 15-10
Rider, 8-7, 11-16
Siena, 6-9, 11-14
Niagara, 6-9, 11-16
Marist, 4-10, 9-16

Saint Peter’s, 4-11, 5-21
Canisius, 1-14, 4-21

Today’s Games

Manhattan at Siena, 7 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games

Canisius at Niagara, 7 p.m.

Loyola (Md.) at Marist, 7 p.m.

Iona at Rider, 7 p.m.

Saint Peter's at Fairfield, 7:30 p.m.