POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - Freshman forward Justine Henry recorded a 21-point, 10-rebound double-double with a career-high four assists and two steals to lead the Marist University women's basketball team to a 56-53 win over Saint Peter's on Saturday afternoon at McCann Arena.
Senior captain guard Lexie Tarul added 12 points for the Red Foxes, who improve to 10-15 overall and 7-8 in MAAC play. The Peacocks fall to 6-17 on the season and 5-9 in conference action.
- Saint Peter's led 10-9 at the media timeout with 4:39 remaining.
- The Red Foxes trailed 17-14 after one.
- Marist used a 7-0 run to take a 21-19 lead at the 5:05 mark.
- The Red Foxes carried a 30-25 advantage into halftime.
- Marist led 37-35 with 5:21 to go in the third.
- The teams traded baskets throughout the frame as the Red Foxes held a narrow 43-42 lead entering the fourth.
- A Marist scoring drought of more than two minutes allowed the Peacocks to take a 48-45 lead, prompting a Red Fox timeout with 5:33 remaining.
- Back-to-back baskets from Tarul and Henry gave Marist a 49-48 edge at the 3:59 mark.
- Saint Peter's converted a 3-pointer after securing five offensive rebounds on one possession to take a 53-51 lead with under two minutes to play.
- Henry tied the game with two free throws at 1:18, and Tarul split a pair at the line to put the Red Foxes ahead 54-53 with 29.9 seconds left.
- Senior captain guard Jackie Piddock knocked down two free throws with 5.9 seconds remaining and sophomore guard Chloe Escanillas blocked Saint Peter's shot attempt on the final possession to seal the victory.
- Henry tied her career high with 21 points, set a new career high with four assists, and pulled down 10 rebounds for her fourth career double-double.
- Tarul recorded her 18th game in double figures this season with 12 points.
- Escanillas contributed six points on 2-for-2 shooting from 3-point range, along with three rebounds, one assist, and one block.
- Senior captain forward Ciara Croker added four points, four rebounds, three steals, two blocks, and two assists.
- The game featured seven ties and 18 lead changes.
- The Red Foxes host Merrimack on Thursday, Feb. 12.
- Tip-off from McCann Arena is set for 6 p.m. on ESPN+.