GREEN BAY, Wisconsin – The Marist women's basketball team fell to Green Bay Saturday afternoon in a non-conference game, 74-45. A strong second half from the Phoenix propelled them over the Red Foxes.
 

Summary

• Green Bay took an early 6-2 lead two minutes into the first quarter. Closing out the first quarter leading the Red Foxes 19-12.
• The Phoenix opened the second quarter going on a 7-0 run to extend their lead to 12. Kiara Fisher ended the Red Foxes' scoring drought with a driving layup with 4:30 remaining in the second quarter.
• To end the half, Marist went on a 9-2 run to cut the Phoenix lead to seven, 28-21. At half, Maeve Donnelly leads the team with nine points and six rebounds.
• In the third quarter, Green Bay outscored Marist 23-11, extending their lead to 51-32.
• In the fourth quarter, the Red Foxes get into foul trouble. Six of the thirteen points for the Phoenix came from the free throw line with three minutes remaining.
• To finish the quarter, Green Bay outscored the Red Foxes to hold the advantage 74-45 over Marist.

 

Stats

• Donnelly led the Red Foxes with her first career points and rebounds double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
• Freshman Ciara Croker collected her first career points (4).
• Green Bay outrebounded Marist 37-to-28.
• The Phoenix were 13-for-16 from the free throw line.

Up Next

• The Red Foxes travel overseas to the MAAC/ASUN Challenge to compete in two games.
• On Thursday, November 18, Marist will play against Eastern Kentucky at 7:30 a.m. and the game will be streamed on ESPNU.
• Saturday, November 19 the Red Foxes will take on North Florida at 8:30 a.m.