POUGHKEEPSIE, New York- The Marist men's basketball team were handed a tough defeat against Saint Peter's Wednesday night in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference matchup. With a score of 69-62, the Red Foxes record falls to 8-10 overall and 3-6 in conference play. Saint Peter's move to 8-7 overall and 6-2 in MAAC play.
 

Summary

• Saint Peter's took an early lead with a 10-0 run in the first two minutes of the first half, 10-2.
• Marist chipped away at the lead going on mini-runs. With a crucial 7-0 run with four minutes remaining the Red Foxes successfully took the lead, 27-24.
• The Red Foxes finished the half strong holding onto the lead over the Peacocks, 34-31.
• The teams began the second half battling for the lead, with eight minutes remaining there were seven lead changes.
• With 29 seconds left, Noah Harris hit a three to cut the lead to a three-pointer. The remainder of Saint Peter's points came from the line, extending their lead by four.
• The Peacocks defeat the Red Foxes, with a score of 69-62.

 

Stats

• For the game, Marist shot 26-of-65 (.400) from the field and 4-of-27 from three. Saint Peter's shot 20-of-47 (.426) from the field and 9-of-20 (.450) from three.
• The Red Foxes had three players in double figure, Jao Ituka (15), Samkelo Cele (15), Noah Harris (11).
• Twenty of the Peacocks points came from the line, shooting 20-of-26.
• Saint Peter's outrebounded Marist 39-31, 32 of their rebounds were defensive.

 

Up Next

• Marist men's basketball is on the road Friday, January 28 against the Quinnipiac Bobcats.
• Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m.