POUGHKEEPSIE, New York - The Marist men's basketball team never trailed in an 83-73 home victory over Iona in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play on Sunday at McCann Arena. The Red Foxes led by as much as 31.
 

Summary

• Jordan Jones scored Marist's first six points, which came in the game's first 3:03.
• A 7-0 Marist run, punctuated by a scoop-and-score from Michael Cubbage, gave Marist a 15-8 lead and forced an Iona timeout at the 13:01 mark.
• Marist then went on an 11-0 run to expand its lead to 26-11 at the 10:51 mark.
• The Red Foxes led by as much as 17 in the first 20 minutes, and took a 43-32 lead to the locker room.
• Marist outscored Iona 35-15 in the first 13:46 of the second half. Tyler Sagl's basket and two made free throws following an intentional foul gave Marist a 78-47 advantage with 6:14 to play.
• Over a span of 3:12 late in the second half, Iona reeled off 17 consecutive points. The Gaels twice trailed by as little as nine in the game's final minute, but drew no closer.

 

Key Stats

• Matt Herasme had game highs in points (17) and rebounds (11). Herasme was 5-for-5 from three-point range in the first half.
• Four Red Foxes scored in double figures, as Herasme was joined by Jones (14), Cubbage (14), and Braden Bell (12).
• Marist shot 12-for-25 (.480) from three-point range, including 8-for-15 (.533) in the first half.
• The Red Foxes shot .542 (26-for-48) for the game.
• Marist held a 39-28 edge in rebounds.
• Four Gaels scored in double figures, led by Asante Gist with 15.

 

Notes

• Marist set a season high for points scored.
• Marist set a season high for three-pointers made.
• Herasme had his first career double-double, and set a career high for rebounds. It was the second straight game a Red Fox had a double-double, following Michael Cubbage (11 points, 13 rebounds) at Monmouth on Jan. 16.
• Herasme also set a career high with five three-pointers made.
• Bell's 12 points were a career high, and he tied his career high with six rebounds.
• Marist's first-half point total was its largest since tallying 47 against Iona on Jan. 31, 2019.
• Marist's halftime lead was its largest since an 11-point advantage against Niagara on Feb. 8, 2019.
• This is the first time Marist has defeated Iona at home in back-to-back seasons since 2007-08 and 2008-09.

 

Records

• Marist is now 3-13 overall and 2-5 in the MAAC.
• Iona is 4-9 overall and 2-4 in conference play

 

Up Next

• Marist takes on Manhattan for the first time this season on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at McCann Arena.
• Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.
• Tickets are available at MaristTickets.com.
• Marist will be celebrating Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night, and the game will be carried live on ESPN3.