Marist Enjoys Record-Setting Day

Four Red Foxes scored in double figures. Blackwell led the way with 17, followed by Elijah Lewis with 14, Myles Parker with 11, and Jason Schofield with 10. Photo: Grace Bolander
Four Red Foxes scored in double figures. Blackwell led the way with 17, followed by Elijah Lewis with 14, Myles Parker with 11, and Jason Schofield with 10. Photo: Grace Bolander

By Mike Ferraro

POUGHKEEPSIE – The Marist University men’s basketball program rolled to an 83-38 victory over Iona at McCann Arena on Sunday.

The 45-point margin is the largest the Red Foxes have ever recorded against a Division I opponent in their history.

Marist hit four three-pointers in a span of 2:14 – with one apiece by Jaden Daughtry, Parby Kabamba, Rhyjon Blackwell, and Justin Menard – to jump out to a 10-point lead at the 8:53 mark.

Marist outscored Iona 16-4 over the final 6:50 of the first half, and took a 42-22 lead after 20 minutes.

In the second half, Marist used separate runs of 6-0, 12-0, and 9-0 to extend its lead to 43.

Marist’s largest lead was 46, which came on two occasions, both off field goals from Jordan Gabriel.

Marist held Iona without a field goal for the final 6:45.

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