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Article: Saints march in with high hopes.(SPORTS)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- March 14, 2002
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Byline: Jon Siegel, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
The Siena men's basketball team arrived at Reagan National Airport yesterday afternoon, but the Saints really didn't need a plane. They have been flying high since an amazing run landed them in the NCAA tournament.
Siena appeared permanently grounded after finishing seventh in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Association regular season. A win or two in the conference tournament would end the season on a high note. The championship seemed out of the question after the Saints' 12-18 regular-season record and placement in one of the MAAC's play-in games.
"We had high expectations coming into the season," Siena ...