Mount St Marys Siena Road Game Thursday

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Mount St. Mary's Siena Road Game Thursday: A Wild Ride

Okay, folks, buckle up, because this Thursday night's Mount St. Mary's at Siena game? It was a rollercoaster. Seriously. I've been following the Mountaineers for, like, forever – since my dad dragged me to games when I was knee-high to a grasshopper – and this one was something else. I'm still processing it all, honestly.

The Pre-Game Jitters (and My Near-Disaster)

The drive to Siena was… eventful. Let's just say I almost missed the tip-off because I got completely lost. I'd printed directions – yes, printed – from MapQuest, because I'm old school like that, and apparently, MapQuest's idea of "straight ahead" differs wildly from reality. I ended up circling a roundabout for a solid 20 minutes, sweating bullets, muttering under my breath about outdated technology and my complete lack of spatial reasoning skills. I finally found the arena with five minutes to spare, practically sprinting in my Mountaineers jersey. Lesson learned: always use Google Maps, people. Always.

The Game Itself: A Nail-Biter

Okay, so I almost missed the game, but boy, was it worth it. The atmosphere at the Siena College's Alumni Recreation Center? Electric. The crowd was LOUD. Seriously, my ears were ringing for hours afterwards. Both teams came out swinging. It was neck and neck the entire first half, with lead changes happening faster than I could even keep track of, and that is saying something since I track stats for the Mountaineers' fan club!

Mount St. Mary's Struggles

But then, in the second half, Siena started pulling ahead. Their three-point shooting was on fire, and our guys seemed to lose their rhythm a little. I started gnawing my nails down to the quick. This was a tough game to watch! I thought, "Man, this isn't going to be pretty". Their defense was intense, and our offense was struggling to find its flow. We were getting outrebounded; it was brutal. I felt like I was on the court with them, every missed shot and turnover felt like a personal insult.

The Comeback (Almost!)

But then, wouldn't you know it, Mount St. Mary's fought back. A couple of clutch three-pointers, some incredible steals, and suddenly, we were back in the game. The tension in the arena was palpable. You could've cut it with a knife. It was a nail-biter down to the wire.

The Final Buzzer: Heartbreak and Hope

Unfortunately, Siena held on for the win. The final buzzer sounded, and a wave of disappointment washed over me – and the rest of the Mount St. Mary's faithful. It was a tough loss, no doubt. But you know what? I'm proud of our team. They played their hearts out, they fought hard until the very end, and that's all you can ask for.

Takeaways and What to Expect Next

This Siena game highlighted the importance of consistent performance throughout the entire game. We need to work on maintaining momentum and avoiding those frustrating second-half slumps. But this was also a reminder of how resilient our Mountaineers can be – they never gave up! And that's something to cheer about.

For future games: I’ll be bringing snacks, extra hand sanitizer (it is what it is), and maybe even a spare pair of shoes – because that sprint to the arena was NOT a joke. Also, I'll be sticking with Google Maps. No more MapQuest misadventures for this girl.

Seriously though, keep your eyes peeled for the next Mount St. Mary's game. You never know what kind of wild ride you're going to get! Go Mountaineers!