Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament Quarterfinals: No. 4 Loyola held off No. 5 Fairfield 64-59 to move into the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament semifinals. Senior guard Gerald Brown led Loyola with 18 points. The Greyhounds will take on No. 1 Siena in search of a season sweep of the Saints. Siena beat No. 8 Manhattan 66-58, as sophomore forward Alex Franklin had 26 points and nine rebounds to lead the Saints.
No. 2 Rider slipped past No. 10 Canisius 75-71 to move into the semifinals. Senior forward Jason Thompson had his 21st double-double of the season with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Rider has the most NBA-ready player in the conference, and the Broncs hope he’ll carry them to an NCAA berth. Rider will play No. 6 Marist in the semifinals. Senior forward Ryan Stilphen made two free throws with about a minute remaining to give Marist the lead against No. 3 Niagara, and the Red Foxes held on for the 66-62 victory. [3/08/08]
