Lynch, Blagojevic double up in Hartford's win over Marist
HARTFORD, Conn. -- J.R. Lynch and George Blagojevic each posted double-doubles and Hartford beat Marist 65-56 on Saturday for its fourth straight win at home.
Lynch finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds and Blagojevic scored 14 with 10 boards. Lynch shot 7 of 12 from the field while Blagojevic went 8 of 12 from the foul line. Jason Dunne scored 12 points for Hartford (6-8) and John Carroll scored 11.
David Knudsen made back-to-back 3-pointers to start the second half and Marist led 34-29. Knudsen added another later and the Red Foxes went up 43-37. But Dunne followed with a 3 and Lynch and Blagojevic each added layups and Hartford led 44-43. Aleksandar Dozic's 3 gave Marist its last lead at 46-44 before Lynch countered with a 3. Ryan Funk's 3 with 7:56 left brought Marist to a 53-all tie.
Brian Parker scored 16 for Marist (5-7) on 8-of-11 shooting.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Wally Rutecki
- Gary Pucino
- Joseph Palacz
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac | 7-1 | - | 11-8 |
| Marist | 6-1 | 0.5 | 13-3 |
| Merrimack | 6-1 | 0.5 | 9-9 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 4-3 | 2.5 | 11-7 |
| Manhattan | 3-4 | 3.5 | 8-8 |
| Siena | 3-4 | 3.5 | 8-10 |
| Fairfield | 3-4 | 3.5 | 7-11 |
| Rider | 3-4 | 3.5 | 7-11 |
| Iona | 3-4 | 3.5 | 6-12 |
| Saint Peter's | 2-5 | 4.5 | 7-8 |
| Niagara | 2-5 | 4.5 | 7-11 |
| Sacred Heart | 2-5 | 4.5 | 6-12 |
| Canisius | 2-5 | 4.5 | 2-16 |
Non-NCAA Division I Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
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