ALBANY - It was a back and forth first half, with Fairfield scoring the final five points to take a 27-25 lead into intermission.

There were 11 lead changes and four ties in the first 20 minutes.

Siena was led by O.D. Anosike, who has eight points, but guard Rakeem Brookins picked up his third foul just before the break.

The Stags were led by Derek Needham, who scored eight points.