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Red Foxes Aim for Fourth MAAC Win at Rider Saturday

Women's Hoops Heads to Lawrenceville for Matchup With Broncs

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – Marist women's basketball looks to pick up its fourth MAAC victory Saturday, as the Red Foxes travel to take on Rider at 4 p.m. inside Alumni Gymnasium.
 
LAST TIME OUT
  • The trio of Danielle Williamsen, Lexie Tarul, and Morgan Lee all reached double figures in scoring to guide Marist women's basketball past Saint Peter's, 50-30, inside McCann Arena January 16 in front of over 900 students from neighboring schools for Kid's Day.
  • The Red Foxes held the Peacocks to just 11 points in the second half and 30 in total, tying for the second fewest points the program has allowed in a game since the 2002-03 season.
  • The last time the Red Foxes held a team to 30 points was March 13, 2021 vs. Saint Peter's in the MAAC championship game.
  • Danielle Williamsen led the Red Foxes with 12 points and added six rebounds.
  • Morgan Lee contributed 11 points and seven rebounds.
  • Lexie Tarul chipped in 11 points, four rebounds, and four assists
LOCKING UP
  • Last season, Marist held its opponents below 75 points in 26 of 31games.
  • Marist held its opponents to 70 points or less in 20 games last season.
  • Through 16 games this season, Marist has held its opponents below 70 points in 15 contests.
  • Marist is holding its opponents to 58.0 points per game, which is second best in the MAAC and ranks 58th in the nation.
  • Marist has held its opponent to 50 points or less three times this season.
  • The Red Foxes held Saint Peter's to just 11 points in the second half and 30 in total on Jan. 16, 2025, tying for the fewest points the program has allowed in a game since the 2002-03 season.
  • The last time the Red Foxes held a team to 30 points was March 13, 2021 vs. Saint Peter's in the MAAC championship game.
WINNING TRENDS
  • Marist is 6-1 in games where they score at least 60 points.
  • The Red Foxes are 2-0 in games where they have made 10 or more three-pointers.
  • The Red Foxes are 3-0 when Morgan Lee tallies a double-double this season.
  • Marist is 7-1 in games where they have held their opponents to 60 or less points.
  • In its eight wins, the Red Foxes have three scorers averaging double figures in points in Lexie Tarul (14.5 ppg), Morgan Lee (13.3 ppg), and Danielle Williamsen (10.3 ppg).
  • In its eight wins, Marist is holding its opponents to 50.1 points per game, while forcing opponents to shoot 32.6% from the floor and 23.2% from deep.
  • The Red Foxes are averaging 61.8 points per game on 40.4% shooting from the floor and 32.8% from deep in wins.
SCOUTING THE BRONCS
  • Rider is led by Lynn Milligan, who has totaled 210 wins in 18 seasons as the head coach of the program.
  • The Broncs are 3-12 on the season and 1-5 in the MAAC entering Thursday's contest against the Red Foxes.
  • Rider has lost five of its last six games entering Saturday.
  • The Broncs came up short against the Mount on the road, 66-60, in their last time out on Thursday, Jan. 16.
  • Rider is averaging 54.7 points per game, while shooting 38.9% from the field and 25.6% from deep.
  • The Broncs are led by Gabby Turco's 13.7 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.
HISTORY VS RIDER
  • Saturday's contest against Rider will be Marist's 74th ever matchup with the Broncs.
  • Marist is 50-23 all-time against Rider.
  • Rider has won four of the last five meetings.
  • Marist held a 27-game win streak over Rider from 2004-2016.
  • The last time the two sides faced off, the Broncs downed the Red Foxes in overtime, 62-61, in Lawrenceville on Feb. 24, 2024.
  • Ciara Croker scored a career-high 14 points in the loss.
NEXT TIME OUT

  • Marist will be back in action on Thursday, Jan. 23, when the Red Foxes play host to MAAC foe Niagara.
    Tip-off inside McCann Arena is set for 7 p.m. on ESPN+.

    To stay updated with all Marist women's basketball news, follow the program on Twitter/Instagram @MaristWBB or visit goredfoxes.com/sports/womens-basketball.
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Players Mentioned

Ciara Croker

#22 Ciara Croker

Forward
6' 0"
Sophomore
Morgan Lee

#31 Morgan Lee

Center
6' 5"
Sophomore
Lexie Tarul

#23 Lexie Tarul

Guard
5' 11"
Redshirt Sophomore
Danielle Williamsen

#21 Danielle Williamsen

Guard
5' 7"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Ciara Croker

#22 Ciara Croker

6' 0"
Sophomore
Forward
Morgan Lee

#31 Morgan Lee

6' 5"
Sophomore
Center
Lexie Tarul

#23 Lexie Tarul

5' 11"
Redshirt Sophomore
Guard
Danielle Williamsen

#21 Danielle Williamsen

5' 7"
Freshman
Guard

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