Perez, Manhattan Fend Off Saints

Reigning MAAC Player of the Week Jose Perez scored 21 of his 32 points in the second half as Manhattan held off Siena Basketball 75-68 at Draddy Gymnasium. Anthony Gaines tallied 13 of his team-high 18 points following halftime, and added seven rebounds and a season-high tying six assists for the Saints which saw both their four-game overall and road win streaks snapped.