POUGHKEEPSIE, New York – The Dartmouth Big Green picked up a come from behind win over the Marist women's basketball team Saturday evening in non-conference action at McCann Arena. The Red Foxes drop to 1-7 on the season while Dartmouth improves to 5-1.

SUMMARY
Dartmouth came out strong in the first, netting an early 11-6 advantage in the middle of the quarter. The Red Foxes were able to keep it close thanks to a big block from red-shirt junior Alana Gilmer, and layups from Gilmer, junior Maura Fitzpatrick, and freshman Allie Best. Dartmouth held a five-point advantage after one, 15-10.
 
In the second quarter, Dartmouth stretched their lead to 19-10, but the Red Foxes quickly brought it back. Gilmer swished a three and followed that up with a layup. Fitzpatrick and red-shirt freshman Molly Smith each added layups, then Fitzpatrick hit two free throws to give the Red Foxes the lead with 25 seconds left. Fitzpatrick and Gilmer tied for the team lead in points with seven each at the half.

Gilmer would start off the third quarter with a three and it would be all Red Foxes from there. Gilmer would have two layups with fouls, swishing the free throws on both. Freshman Willow Duffell would add a three-point play of her own and the Red Foxes would lead 45-40 after three.
 
The fourth quarter turned and was all Dartmouth as the Big Green would lock down on the defensive end and take the lead with 1:30 remaining. Dartmouth would outscore the Red Foxes 20-6 in the final period including a 12-0 run to finish the game. Dartmouth would go 12-for-12 from the foul line to seal the victory. 

KEY STATS

• Alana Gilmer filled out the stat line with 20 points, 10 rebounds, three blocks, and a steal. This is the first 20-point game of her career and her first double-double.
• Maura Fitzpatrick had 15 points, three assists, and a block.
• Marist led in blocks 7-0.
• Marist and Dartmouth tied in offensive rebounds with 11 but Dartmouth edged the defensive tally 30-23.
• The Red Foxes shot 36.8% from the field, but only 11.8 from behind the arc.
• Dartmouth had more bench points, scoring 14 to Marist's 10.

UP NEXT
The Red Foxes will host the University of Rhode Island on Wednesday afternoon. This is the first game of a double-header, with women's tip set for 5 p.m. and men's tip set for 7:30 vs Colgate.
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