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Michael Cubbage is coming off a double-double at Niagara on Friday

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Marist Seeks Western New York Sweep At Canisius

Red Foxes, Golden Griffins Face Off On Super Bowl Sunday At 2 p.m.

BUFFALO, New York – The Marist men's basketball team will aim for a sweep of its western New York trip on Sunday afternoon, as the Red Foxes face Canisius. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m.
 
How To Follow
  • Listen: Dean Darling (play-by-play) and Mike Ferraro (analyst) will have the call on the Red Fox Network. The pregame show begins at 1:45.
  • Watch: The game will be broadcast on ESPN+, which is available for a subscription fee. Jay Moran (play-by-play) and Richard Walsh (analyst) will have the call.
  • Twitter: @MaristMBB
 
Last Time Out
  • Marist earned a 67-48 win at Niagara on Friday, Jan. 31.
  • Jordan Jones tied his career high with 18 points, and set a season high with eight rebounds. Jones also contributed three steals, two blocked shots, and two assists.
  • Michael Cubbage had 12 points and 11 rebounds for his second double-double of this season, and tied his career high with six assists.
  • Marist shot 10-for-19 (.526) from three-point range, a season-best percentage.
 
About Canisius
  • Canisius has dropped three straight, which followed a three-game winning streak.
  • In its last outing on Friday, the Golden Grifins fell at home to Quinnipiac, 90-73.
  • Malik Johnson leads the MAAC in assists (6.2 apg), steals (2.3 spg), and minutes (38.4 mpg) while also averaging 13.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.
  • The Golden Griffins rank second in the MAAC in field goal percentage (.447).
 
Five Facts
  • Marist has won both at Niagara and at Canisius in the same season once: the 2014-15 season.
  • Marist had season bests in scoring margin (+19), points allowed (48), and rebound margin (+14) at Niagara on Jan. 31.
  • In his last four games, Matt Herasme is averaging 10.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.0 steals while shooting .588 (10-for-17) from three-point range.
  • Jordan Jones, who tied his career high with 18 points at Niagara, is averaging 10.4 points in his last five games.
  • In his last six games, Braden Bell is averaging 12.2 points while shooting .423 (11-for-26) from deep.
 
Up Next
  • Marist returns home to McCann Arena to face Saint Peter's on Friday, Jan. 7.
  • Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.
 
 
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Players Mentioned

Michael Cubbage

#5 Michael Cubbage

Guard
6' 4"
Redshirt Junior
Matt Herasme

#13 Matt Herasme

Guard
6' 3"
Sophomore
Jordan Jones

#15 Jordan Jones

Center
6' 8"
Redshirt Junior
Braden  Bell

#24 Braden Bell

Forward
6' 7"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Michael Cubbage

#5 Michael Cubbage

6' 4"
Redshirt Junior
Guard
Matt Herasme

#13 Matt Herasme

6' 3"
Sophomore
Guard
Jordan Jones

#15 Jordan Jones

6' 8"
Redshirt Junior
Center
Braden  Bell

#24 Braden Bell

6' 7"
Sophomore
Forward

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