Siena Saints News Page 7 - College Basketball

Jared Billups - Spotted in warmups Billups (upper body) was spotted stretching on the court prior to Thursday's game against Manhattan, Mark Singelais of the Albany Times Union reports.

Impact Billups was unable to take the floor versus Iona this past weekend due to an upper-body injury, but it now sounds as if he'll give it a go when the Saints host the Jaspers on Thursday night. The sophomore guard is currently averaging eight points and 6.6 rebounds on 31.9 minutes played per matchup this season.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jared Billups - Could play Thursday Siena head coach Carmen Maciariello said Billups (upper body) is a game-time call for Thursday's game against Manhattan, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact The sophomore guard missed his first game of the season in Siena's 93-60 loss at Iona over the weekend, but he looks as though he might have a chance at being cleared ahead of Thursday's 7 p.m. ET opening tip. Billups, a 6-foot-4 sophomore guard, has started in 28 of his appearances, averaging 8.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.9 blocks in 31.9 minutes.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson leads Manhattan against Siena after 21-point game

Manhattan visits the Siena Saints after Anthony Nelson scored 21 points in the Jaspers' 72-70 win against the Quinnipiac Bobcats

MARCH 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Jared Billups - Out at Iona Billups will sit out the Saints' game Sunday at Iona, according to their Twitter account.

Impact Billups suffered an upper-body injury when the Saints played at Siena on Friday. Following their upcoming game, they are scheduled to host Manhattan next Thursday.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clayton leads Iona against Siena after 28-point showing

Iona hosts the Siena Saints after Walter Clayton Jr. scored 28 points in Iona's 80-68 win against the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • Associated Press

Siena visits Iona following Clayton's 28-point game

Iona hosts the Siena Saints after Walter Clayton Jr. scored 28 points in Iona's 80-68 win against the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • Associated Press

Balanc free throws secure Quinnipiac's 66-63 win over Siena

Matt Balanc hit four free throws in the final seven seconds to help Quinnipiac preserve a 66-63 win over Siena

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Jackson Stormo - Coming off bench Stormo is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Quinnipiac, Mark Singelais of the Albany Times Union reports.

Impact Stormo will be replaced in the starting lineup by Eduardo Lane. It is unclear if this decision is matchup based or something the team is considering sticking with going forward.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eduardo Lane - Starting Friday Lane is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Quinnipac, Mark Singelais of the Albany Times Union reports.

Impact Lane was a DNP this last Sunday, but will now get his first starting opportunity of the season. He will replace Jackson Stormo in the opening lineup.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

McCollum scores 23 to lead Siena to 73-65 win over Marist

Javian McCollum scored 23 points and Siena beat Marist 73-65

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Javian McCollum - Productive from the line McCollum (back) recorded 22 points (5-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 10-10 FT), six assists, three rebounds and one steal in 33 minutes during Friday's 72-65 win over Mount St. Mary's.

Impact McCollum returned to the starting lineup Friday after missing the previous game with a back injury. Despite being inefficient from the field, he posted a season high in free throws made.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Eley - Provides spark off bench Eley (illness) tallied 23 points (8-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, one steal and one block in 23 minutes during Friday's 72-65 win over Mount St. Mary's.

Impact Eley returned to the lineup Friday after missing the previous two games with a non-COVID illness. His efficient scoring helped him post a season-high 23 points.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eley has 23 as Siena takes down Mount St. Mary's 72-65

Led by Michael Eley's 23 points, the Siena Saints defeated the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers 72-65

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Michael Eley - Could return Friday Eley (illness) is a game-time decision for Friday's game against Mount St. Mary's, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Eley was previously labeled doubtful for Friday's contest, so it appears his outlook has improved a bit over the past couple days. The freshman has sat out the past two games due to the illness.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Javian McCollum - Game-time call Friday McCollum (back) is a game-time decision for Friday's game against Mount. St. Mary's, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact The sophomore guard has missed three of the past four games due to the back injury, and his availability remains up in the air for Friday's contest. McCollum has been a significant contributor for Siena this season and is averaging 15.0 points, 2.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.6 minutes.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Eley - Doubtful at Mount St. Mary's Eley (illness) is doubtful before the Saints play at Mount St. Mary's on Friday.

Impact Currently, Eley is still lethargic because of his physical illness. He will have less than two days before the Saints' next game. If he must sit out again Friday, his next opportunity to return is when they host Marist on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Javian McCollum - Questionable at Mount St. Mary's McCollum (back) is questionable before the Saints play at Mount St. Mary's on Friday.

Impact Currently, McCollum is feeling better than before. He will have less than two days before the Saints' next game. If he must sit out again Friday, his next opportunity to return is when they host Marist on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Javian McCollum - Won't play with back injury again McCollum (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Niagara.

Impact McCollum will sit out for the third time in the past four games due to a back issue. The 6-foot-2 sophomore also missed two games in a row with this injury before returning to come off the bench during Friday's loss to Manhattan. McCollum has started all 18 of his other games this season, and he's averaged 15.0 points, 2.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists while playing an average of 29.6 minutes. His next chance to suit up will come Thursday at Mount St. Mary's.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Eley - Out vs. Niagara Eley (illness) will sit out the Saints' game Sunday versus Niagara, according to their Twitter account.

Impact Unfortunately for Eley, he will have logged multiple absences because of his ongoing illness. The recovering freshman is expected to be out indefinitely.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gray and Niagara host Siena

Niagara faces the Siena Saints after Aaron Gray scored 27 points in the Purple Eagles' 76-73 victory against the Canisius Golden Griffins

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Michael Eley - Won't play against Manhattan Eley is out for Friday's game versus Manhattan due to an illness.

Impact Eley will miss just his second game of the season Friday. The freshman guard's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Niagara.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Javian McCollum - Good to go Friday McCollum (back) is available for Friday's game versus Manhattan.

Impact McCollum will return to the lineup Friday after missing the previous two games with a back injury. The sophomore guard has started in all 18 of his appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manhattan hosts Billups and Siena

Siena takes on the Manhattan Jaspers after Jared Billups scored 24 points in the Saints' 70-55 victory against the Marist Red Foxes

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • Associated Press

Billups scores 24 as Siena downs Marist 70-55

Led by Jared Billups' 24 points, the Siena Saints defeated the Marist Red Foxes 70-55 on Sunday

JANUARY 29, 2023 • Associated Press

Baer posts double-double, leads Siena over Iona 70-53

Michael Baer finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead Siena to a 70-53 victory over Iona

JANUARY 28, 2023 • Associated Press

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