Lawrenceville, New Jersey – The Marist women's basketball team defeated Rider Monday night in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference matchup by a score of 70-62.
 

SUMMARY

• Rider took an early first quarter lead against Marist, 10-4. The Red Foxes fought back from the early deficit, and a Kendall Krick three-pointer brought the Red Foxes within one point.
• The Broncs went on few mini-runs in the first quarter to hold onto their lead at the end of the quarter, 19-14.
• At 8:35 in the second quarter, the Red Foxes began a 16-0 run for over five minutes to take a 10-point advantage, their largest lead of the half.
• The Broncs fought to cut the lead at end the half with a 6-0 run, but the advantage remained with the Red Foxes, 36-28.
• Marist continued playing strong defense in the third quarter, only allowing Rider to score 10 points, and while adding 19 points to their lead.
• Rider battled back in the fourth quarter with a 10-4 run over 6:19 that brought the score within 11.
• With a minute left in play, Rider would score a few quick baskets to cut the lead to two possessions.
• A steal from Trinasia Kennedy with :06 remaining, sealed the win for the Red Foxes, 70-62.

 

STATS

• Kendall Krick led the Red Foxes in points and bested her career high of 14 points, finishing the game with 20 points. Krick shot 7-of-10 (.700) from the field and 2-of-4 (.500) from three for the game.
• Anabel Ellison tied her career high points in points with 19. For the game, Ellison collected three rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals.
• Krick and Ellison were the only Red Foxes that scored in double figures.
• For the game, Marist shot 43.6 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from three. Rider shot 41.2 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from behind the arc for the game.
• The Broncs had three players in double figures Lenaejha Evans (21), Raphaela Toussaint (18), Jessika Schiffer (12).

 

RECORDS

• The Red Foxes move to 8-17 overall and 6-11 in MAAC play.
• Rider falls to 8-17 overall and 6-10 in conference play.

 

UP NEXT

• The Red Foxes return to McCann Arena for an early Thursday, February 24th game against Quinnipiac.
• The game will be broadcasted on ESPNU at 11 a.m.