ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Interstat) — Siena survived a second-half surge from Mount Saint Mary’s to win 63-58 in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament game Saturday at Boardwalk Hall.

The Saints built a 35-21 halftime lead but were outscored 37-28 after the break as the Mountaineers mounted a comeback that ultimately fell short. The victory improved Siena’s record to 21-11, while Mount Saint Mary’s fell to 15-17. An announced crowd of 2,047 watched the contest.

Siena, which defeated Mount Saint Mary’s for the second time this season, was led by Isaiah Henderson. Yakhya Diop paced the Mountaineers. The Saints advance in the conference tournament bracket.