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Women's Basketball

Marist Heads to Manhattan for MAAC Matchup on Saturday

Red Foxes Seek Second Straight Conference Win

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - The Marist University women's basketball team continues conference play against Manhattan, as the Red Foxes face the Jaspers on Saturday, Jan. 3. Tip-off from Draddy Gymnasium is set for 2 p.m. on ESPN+.
 
LAST TIME OUT
  • The Red Foxes picked up their first conference win of the season with a 57-55 victory over Sacred Heart on Dec. 29.
  • Sophomore guard Danielle Williamsen led the way with 13 points, while senior captain guard Lexie Tarul added 12 points to help the Red Foxes snap a three-game losing skid.
  • Freshman forward Justine Henry finished with 11 points.
SCOUTING THE JASPERS
  • Manhattan, 1-11 on the season, is led by Heather Vulin in her 10th year as head coach.
  • The Jaspers haven gotten off to a 1-2 start in MAAC play, defeating Saint Peter's 60-45 in their previous game.
  • Brianna Davis averages 12.3 points per game to lead the Jaspers.
  • Manhattan was picked to finish seventh in the MAAC Preseason Coaches' Poll.
HISTORY VS. MANHATTAN
  • Saturday's contest against Manhattan will mark Marist's 68th against the Jaspers.
  • The Red Foxes are 42-25 in the all-time series and have won four out of the last five matchups.
CASH AT THE LINE
  • Marist is shooting 78.7% (140-for-178) from the free throw line this season, which ranks second in the MAAC and 11th in NCAA Division I.
  • The Red Foxes have two players shooting over 80.0% from the charity stripe (min. 10 attempts) in Jackie Piddock and Justine Henry.
  • Piddock is shooting 86.4% (19-for-22) from the line.
  • Henry is shooting 83.9% (47-for-56) from the line.
  • The Red Foxes shot a perfect 100% (12-for-12) in the loss to Miami (OH) on Nov. 29 and 92.3% (12-for-13) in the win over Holy Cross on Nov. 16.
NEXT TIME OUT
  • The Red Foxes travel to Merrimack on Thursday, Jan. 8 for a MAAC matchup against the Warriors.
  • Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. on ESPN+.
    To stay updated with all Marist women's basketball news, follow the program on Instagram/X @MaristWBB or visit goredfoxes.com/sports/womens-basketball.
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Players Mentioned

Jackie Piddock

#2 Jackie Piddock

Guard
5' 8"
Senior
Lexie Tarul

#23 Lexie Tarul

Guard
5' 10"
Redshirt Senior
Danielle Williamsen

#21 Danielle Williamsen

Guard
5' 7"
Sophomore
Justine Henry

#3 Justine Henry

Guard/Forward
6' 0"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Jackie Piddock

#2 Jackie Piddock

5' 8"
Senior
Guard
Lexie Tarul

#23 Lexie Tarul

5' 10"
Redshirt Senior
Guard
Danielle Williamsen

#21 Danielle Williamsen

5' 7"
Sophomore
Guard
Justine Henry

#3 Justine Henry

6' 0"
Freshman
Guard/Forward

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