POUGHKEEPSIE, New York - Marist picked up two Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference wins Saturday at McCann Natatorium, defeating La Salle 20-2 and Iona 10-5. The Red Foxes improve to 8-1 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play.
SUMMARY vs LA SALLE
Marist scored three consecutive goal before La Salle would find the back of the net. But in would prove to be all Marist after that as the Red Foxes scored nine unanswered goals to finished the half 12-1. The explorers could not contain the Red Foxes as they added on five more goals in the third quarter and cruised to a victory.
KEY STATS
- Carolyn Gauvin led with three goals.
- 12 different Red Foxes scored against La Salle.
SUMMARY vs IONA
The Red Foxes went on a 3-0 run to start the first quarter with scores from Katherin Tijerina,
Anais Mathes and
Grace Doerfler. Iona scored just as time expired in the first quarter to close it out 3-1. Both teams notched two goals each as Marist held its two point lead going into the second half. Marist outscored Iona 4-2 in the third quarter to take a 9-5 lead in the final quarter. That proved to be enough of a cushion for the Red Foxes as they walked away with the win.
KEY STATS
UP NEXT
Marist takes on St. Francis tomorrow at noon and Siena at 6:00 p.m. Prior to the Siena game, Marist will honor its seniors.
