POUGHKEEPSIE, New York – Winners of three straight, the Marist men's basketball team (4-4) returns to action Saturday night, when the Red Foxes host Boston University. Tip-off at McCann Arena is set for 7 p.m.
 

Follow Us

• Mike Ferraro (play-by-play) and Steve Eggink (analyst) have the call on ESPN3.
• In-game updates are available via Twitter at @MaristMBB.

 

Last Time Out

• Marist extended its winning streak to three with a 62-61 victory over Maine in the Basketball Hall of Fame London Showcase.
• Patrick Gardner led the Red Foxes with 27 points, nine rebounds, and two blocked shots.
• Marist trailed by six with 2:49 remaining, but outscored Maine 9-2 to finish the game.

 

About Boston University

• The Terriers were last in action on Wednesday, when they were topped by Notre Dame, 81-75.
• Walter Whyte is the team's leading scorer (13.1 ppg) and rebounder (6.2 rpg).
• Seven Terriers average at least six points per game.
• Boston University was picked second in this year's Patriot League preseason poll.
• Head coach Joe Jones is in his 12th season.

 

Top Tidbits

• Marist is seeking a four-game winning streak for the third straight season. In its current three-game winning streak, Marist has held the opposition to a combined .339 (56-for-165) field goal percentage and .262 (16-for-61) three-point percentage.
• Marist is 2-4 all-time against Boston University. BU had won three straight in the series before the Red Foxes' 84-79 overtime road win last season. This is BU's third trip to Poughkeepsie all-time, and first since Dec. 12, 2009.
• Marist is 13-9 the last three seasons in game decided by five points or less, including a 2-1 mark this season.

 

What's Next

• After a week off for final exams, the Red Foxes will open MAAC play.
• Marist's next contest is a home game against Manhattan on Monday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m.