DEFIANCE, Ohio-- The Siena Heights men's basketball team fell to WHAC conference opponent Defiance, 71-63 on Wednesday. 

George Kalatzis led the Saints with 20 points and five rebounds. Jonas Tester and Kobe Clark also found themselves scoring in double-figures, with Tester pouring in 13 and Clark adding 10. 

SHU 6-18 (3-13) won the defensive battle in the first half only allowing 25 first-half points, as the Saints were up 30-25 at the break ending the half on a 16-4 run. 

In the second half, Defiance shot 57.1% as they eventually took the lead back 36-34 with 16:21 to go. The Saints fought hard to get it back as Kalatzis converted on a three-point play to regain the lead 39-36 with 13:19 remaining, before Defiance erupted to take the lead back for good. 

On the evening, the Saints shot 37.3% from the floor and 17.6% from behind the arc. 

The Saints will return to action on Saturday, Feb. 8, with a 3:00 p.m. EST game at Lawrence Tech.