Marist defeats Stony Brook 70-51
Marist Cruises to Easy Win Over Stony Brook
In a non-conference matchup that saw Marist dominate from start to finish, the Red Foxes hosted Stony Brook at McCann Arena on Monday night, emerging victorious with a 70-51 score.
At halftime, the home team led by a comfortable margin of 35-23, setting the tone for the rest of the game. The largest lead of the evening was 22 points, which Marist held onto throughout the second half. Stony Brook's inability to close the gap proved to be its downfall, as the Red Foxes continued to pull away.
Rhyjon Blackwell led the way for Marist with 17 points on 3-7 three-point shooting, while Jaden Daughtry chipped in with nine rebounds and six points. The duo was supported by a balanced effort from the rest of the team, as they outrebounded Stony Brook 42-36.
For Stony Brook, Erik Pratt led the way with 11 points on 1-4 three-point shooting, but struggled to find his range throughout the game. Tomas Valentiny provided a spark off the bench with seven points and six rebounds, but ultimately fell short in leading his team to victory.
The advanced statistics paint a clear picture of Marist's dominance. The Red Foxes shot an impressive 48.4% from the field, while Stony Brook managed just 31.0%. Marist also outrebounded their opponents by 16, including a significant edge on the offensive glass.
Marist's balanced attack allowed them to control the tempo of the game, capitalizing on opportunities off turnovers and in transition. The Red Foxes' defense, meanwhile, did an excellent job limiting Stony Brook's scoring chances, holding them to just 41.2% shooting from the field.
In a game that was never really in doubt, Marist proved to be the better team. Their win over Stony Brook serves as a confidence booster heading into conference play, and they will look to build on this momentum in the days ahead.
Game Stats:
Marist (HOME): 70
Stony Brook (AWAY): 51
Field Goals: Marist 26/61 (43.0%), Stony Brook 17/54 (31.0%)
2-Point FG: Marist 19/36 (52.8%), Stony Brook 11/31 (35.5%)
3-Point FG: Marist 7/25 (28.0%), Stony Brook 6/23 (26.0%)
Free Throws: Marist 11/14 (79.0%), Stony Brook 11/18 (61.0%)
Rebounds: Marist 42, Stony Brook 36
Assists: Marist 14, Stony Brook 6
Turnovers: Marist 8, Stony Brook 13