Rogers, Siena visit Holy Cross

Published Dec. 9, 2021 3:31 p.m. ET

Associated Press

Siena (3-6) vs. Holy Cross (2-8)

Hart Recreation Center, Worcester, Massachusetts; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Two guards will be on display as Colby Rogers and Siena will go up against Judson Martindale and Holy Cross. The junior Rogers has scored 22 percent of the team's points this season and is averaging 13.4 over his last five games. Martindale, a sophomore, is averaging 11.6 points over the last five games.

STEPPING UP: Rogers is averaging 13.9 points to lead the charge for the Saints. Anthony Gaines is also a primary contributor, putting up 8.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. The Crusaders have been led by Martindale, who is averaging 11.8 points and 4.5 rebounds.CLUTCH COLBY: Rogers has connected on 42.6 percent of the 61 3-pointers he's attempted and has made 7 of 17 over the last three games. He's also made 81.3 percent of his free throws this season.

WINLESS WHEN: The Saints are 0-5 when they allow at least 75 points and 3-1 when they hold opponents to anything below 75. The Crusaders are 0-8 when allowing 70 or more points and 2-0 on the season, otherwise.

ASSIST DISTRIBUTION: The Crusaders have recently converted baskets via assists more often than the Saints. Holy Cross has an assist on 28 of 67 field goals (41.8 percent) over its previous three outings while Siena has assists on 25 of 77 field goals (32.5 percent) during its past three games.

DID YOU KNOW: Holy Cross is ranked second among Patriot League teams with an offensive rebound percentage of 31 percent. The Crusaders have averaged 10.9 offensive boards per game, but that total has slipped to 8.5 over their four-game losing streak.

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