Gerry McNamara’s first season with Siena College men’s basketball team came to a disappointing end Tuesday in the MAAC Tournament opening round.

The Saints lost to Rider 78-76.

Siena led by as much as 13 points in the second half, but just couldn’t hang on in the final moments.

Justice Shoats led the Saints with 19 points.

Siena finished the year with a 14-18 record.