Season Opener Preview
Nevada Smith will make his debut as head coach of the Siena Saints on November 2, 2026, when the team opens its season against Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island.
The Saints and the Bulldogs met a year earlier, with Siena pulling away to an 82‑66 victory that helped launch a conference‑championship campaign.
Bryant, a member of the America East Conference, has reshaped its roster ahead of the new season, adding transfers Eric Chatfield Jr. from Georgia Tech and Duane Thompson from Midland College while losing top scorer Timofei Rudovskii, who transferred to Pittsburgh.
Roster Changes and Outlook
Siena enters the matchup with a 3‑1 all‑time record against Bryant and will look to extend that edge as the team integrates new talent and builds on its recent success.
The schedule also includes an exhibition game against Syracuse University in mid‑October, giving the Saints an early test before the regular season begins.