NEW YORK (AP) -- Chris Gaston scored 25 points and Branden
Frazier added 20 points and 10 assists as Fordham held on for an
81-75 nonconference victory over Siena on Sunday.



The Rams (3-9), who trailed 57-28 at halftime two days ago in an
88-73 loss to Connecticut, were sharp early this time, shooting
69 percent (20 of 29) in the first half.



Gaston scored 20 points as Fordham took a 47-31 halftime lead.
The senior forward now has 1,514 points, ninth on the school's
career list.



The Saints (2-10), in their first game since Dec. 9, rallied to
shoot 60 percent (15 of 25) in the second half. They got within
63-62 with 10:04 left after consecutive 3-pointers by Rob Poole
and Rakeem Brookins, but three straight Fordham baskets made it
69-62.



Poole had 21 points, Brookins 18 and O.D. Anosike 16 for Siena.



Bryan Smith added 15 points for Fordham.