Siena Basketball Coaches Visit Saratoga Race Course
Siena University basketball coaches Gerry McNamara and Terry Primm pose inside the Winner’s Circle at the Saratoga Race Course on Aug. 27. Photo by the New York Racing Association (NYRA).
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Siena University basketball head coaches Gerry McNamara and Terry Primm greeted fans and celebrated inside the Winner’s Circle at the Saratoga Race Course last Wednesday.
The fifth race of the day, dubbed “Siena Saints MarchOn!”, was named in honor of the coaches’ teams. McNamara and Primm also took time to sign autographs and pose for photos with hoops fans at the Jockey Silks Porch.
Prior to becoming a coach, McNamara was a crucial piece of the 2003 NCAA National Champion Syracuse team. This season will be his second as head coach of the Saints after a long stint as assistant coach for the Orange.
Primm ascended to lead the women’s program following three years as an assistant coach and quickly made an impact, leading the Saints to their third consecutive winning record and a berth in the WNIT.
The Siena men’s team will launch their Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) schedule on Dec. 5 at the MVP Arena in Albany. The women’s team is set to begin their regular season on Nov. 4 at the UHY Center in Loudonville.