The set-up: It's the the second set of quarterfinal games in the MAAC tourney played in Albany on Saturday, as the 16-13 Fairfield Stags meet the 15-16 Siena Saints. The Saints won both regular season meetings, 80-73 at home and 63-54 at Fairfield.

Fairfield: The Stags own a deep backcourt led by leading scorer Nelson's 18.9 PPG. He's joined by Cobb (12.8 & 4.7), Johnson (11.5) and PG Segura (6.1 & 4.2 APG). The frontcourt could be weakened if an ankle injury keeps the 6-8 Sidibe out, as he averages 8.2 & 9.4). The other frontcourt contributors are the 6-9 Milin (7.7 & 3.9) and the 6-8 Kasibabu (6.2 & 4.8).

Siena: The Saints own three double digit scorers in the backcourt, Wright (16.5-4.1-4.9), Clareth (13.6 & 3.6) and Long (13.0 & 6.3). The 6-10 Ogunyemi (13.4 & 5.6) and the 6-8 Bisping (12.2 & 9.6) are excellent frontcourt players. Of these five double digit scorers, all start except Clareth, who is a valuable sixth-man.

The pick: With Sidibe questionable with ankle issues , I don't see Fairfield having any more luck than it did against Siena in the regular season. Third time is NOT the charm for the Stags. Siena is a 10* play.