JERSEY CITY, New Jersey - The Marist women's basketball team was defeated by Saint Peter's 51-42 on Saturday afternoon.
 

Recap

QTR 1

• The Peacocks opened the game's scoring, with the Red Foxes quickly responding thanks to a Morgan Lee layup.
• Marist and Saint Peter's continued to trade buckets throughout the first quarter, with the scoreline reflecting its competitive nature, ending 8-8.

QTR 2

• The Peacocks once again opened the scoring with a layup to take an early two-point lead.
• They would not relinquish this lead for the remainder of the half, eventually closing things with an 18-14 scoreline.

QTR 3

• Saint Peter's would go on a ten-point streak to start the second half. A streak that was ended by a Zaria Shazer jump shot.
• The two-ball by Shazer kicked off an eight-point streak for the Red Foxes, bringing the score to 28-22 in favor of the peacocks.
• The home team would once again reclaim the game's momentum as they were able to close out the third frame 35-25.

QTR 4

• Kiara Fisher hit two three-point buckets in the first half of the final quarter, Marist making the score 37-31.
• Unfortunately for the Red Foxes, the lowest they were able to erase the deficit to was six.
• Saint Peter's remained steadfast in their game, ensuring the Red Foxes were unable to complete a comeback.

 

Stats

• Julia Corsentino collected ten points and two rebounds.
• Kiara Fisher had eight points, six assists, three rebounds and two steals.
• Zaria Shazer tallied seven points, eleven rebounds, four steals and three assists.

 

Up Next

• The Red Foxes will return home to host Canisius on Monday, Dec. 18.
• Tipoff is set for 11 a.m.