Quinnipiac gets back-to-back wins, sweeps past Marist, 85-77
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Rich Kelly knocked down five three-pointers and Quinnipiac used a strong second half to achieve a season sweep of Marist, 85-77, and climb above .500 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play on Thursday night.
The Bobcats now have won back-to-back games for the first time this season.
Marist built a 39-30 advantage at the end of the first half, but Kelly converted a 3-point play with a second left to cut the deficit to six at intermission. Isaiah Washington hit back-to-back 3s to open the second half to tie the game at 39-all and spark a 15-2 run that put Quinnipiac in charge.
Kelly hit 3 of 5 from deep in the second half and finished with 20 points. Cameron Young added 18 points and the Bobcats (8-13, 5-4) combined to hit 14 of 33 from deep.
Ryan Funk finished with 23 points for Marist (6-16, 2-6). David Knudsen and Brian Parker each added 12 points.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Mike Kitts
- Ron Tyburski
- Chris Pacsi
2023-24 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Quinnipiac | 15-5 | - | 24-10 |
Fairfield | 14-6 | 1 | 24-13 |
Marist | 12-8 | 3 | 18-13 |
Saint Peter's | 12-8 | 3 | 19-14 |
Rider | 12-8 | 3 | 15-17 |
Niagara | 11-9 | 4 | 16-16 |
Iona | 10-10 | 5 | 16-17 |
Mount St. Mary's | 9-11 | 6 | 13-19 |
Canisius | 8-12 | 7 | 14-18 |
Manhattan | 4-16 | 11 | 7-23 |
Siena | 3-17 | 12 | 4-28 |