Loudonville, N.Y. - Kenedie Haruna provided a spark off the bench with 15 points, but Niagara fell to Siena 84-64 Thursday night at UHY Center in Loudonville, N.Y.
 
Haruna shot 5-for-10 from the field, including 3-for-4 from beyond the arc, leading a second half. Talia Dial added 11 points on 5-of-19 shooting, while Chasity Wilson contributed 10 points and four rebounds.
 
The Purple Eagles faced a challenging first half, trailing 41-24 at the break. Siena built an early double-digit lead with an 11-2 run to open the game.
 
However, Niagara showed character in the third quarter, outscoring the Saints 20-19 and cutting into the deficit. The Purple Eagles' bench provided 30 points, with Jisca Bila chipping in seven points and Jade Campbell adding six.
 
A key moment came late in the third quarter when Niagara mounted a brief rally. Bila converted a fastbreak layup, followed by a Dial three-pointer assisted by Bila, trimming Siena's lead to 55-35. Haruna then buried back-to-back three-pointers in the fourth quarter.
 
The Purple and White outscored Siena in the paint 40-34 in that area and forced seven Siena turnovers in the second half. Tyasia Freeman was effective inside with seven points and five rebounds, while Jade Rutledge contributed six points and grabbed four boards.
 
Niagara Notes
• Niagara is now 37-57 all-time against Siena
• The Purple and White are on a four-game skid against the Saints
• Dial recorded her 500th career point
• Haruna recorded a career high in points with 15 and rebounds with eight
• Bila recorded two assists which is a career best
• Wilson recorded her third career block
• The Purple and White recorded a season high in assists with 14
 
Up Next
Niagara is back in action Saturday January 31 as they travel to Poughkeepsie, NY to take on Marist for a 2 p.m. start