ALBANY, N.Y. — In an exhilarating matchup, Siena triumphed over Manhattan with a final score of 103-95 after two overtimes on Friday evening. Gavin Doty particularly shone in the second overtime, contributing a pair of crucial 3-pointers and finishing the game with nine points during that overtime period alone.

With only 16 seconds left in regulation, Major Freeman of Siena made two important free throws that helped level the score and push the game into its first overtime. Manhattan’s Jaden Winston answered back with a layup just 10 seconds before the end of the initial overtime, pulling the score to a draw at 87-87 and allowing for a second overtime.

Freeman had an impressive night overall, scoring 24 points and grabbing seven rebounds for the Saints, who now hold a record of 7-7 and stand at 2-1 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Justice Shoats also made a significant impact, netting 24 points on 9 of 21 shooting, which included 3 of 7 from beyond the arc and 3 of 4 from the free throw line, while also dishing out nine assists. Peter Carey contributed 21 points, shooting 8 of 12 overall and a perfect 5 for 5 from the charity stripe, while Doty not only scored effectively but also recorded an impressive double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds.

On the other side, the Jaspers of Manhattan, now standing at 6-6 and 1-2 in the conference, were led by Devin Dinkins with 26 points. Will Sydnor had a notable performance as well, with 18 points, 12 rebounds, and four blocks, while Masiah Gilyard added 17 points to the roster’s score.

Both teams are set to continue their seasons with another round of games on Sunday. Siena will be at home against Iona, while Manhattan will hit the road to face Rider.