Hartford Tops Marist Men’s Basketball

Brian Parker led the Red Foxes in points (16) and assists (three), and also grabbed three rebounds. He shot 8-for-11 from the field, and was the lone Red Fox to score in double digits.
Brian Parker led the Red Foxes in points (16) and assists (three), and also grabbed three rebounds. He shot 8-for-11 from the field, and was the lone Red Fox to score in double digits.

By Mike Ferraro

WEST HARTFORD, CT – The Marist men’s basketball team was defeated by Hartford, 65-56, in its non-conference finale on Saturday at Chase Arena.

Hartford jumped out to a 7-2 lead at the 15:41 mark of the first half, which forced a Marist timeout.

Marist bounced back and grabbed its largest lead at 28-21 with 3:19 left in the half on a basket by senior guard Brian Parker.

Hartford closed the half on an 8-0 run, punctuated by 18-foot jumper by John Carroll which gave the Hawks a 29-28 halftime lead.

Senior guard David Knudsen hit three-pointers on Marist’s first two possessions of the second half, which gave the Red Foxes a 34-29 lead. His third three of the half gave the Red Foxes’ a 43-37 lead at the 16:04 mark.

Hartford answered Knudsen’s three with a 7-0 run to take the lead.

With 7:56 left, a three-pointer by senior forward Ryan Funk tied the score at 53 apiece.

After Funk’s three, Hartford answered with a 12-0 run as the Red Foxes did not score again until three seconds remained in the game.

Marist finished its non-conference season at 5-7, while Hartford improved to 6-8.

Marist opens Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play on January 3 against Canisius. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.

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