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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 2-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Quinnipiac | 2-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Merrimack | 2-0 | - | 5-8 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 1-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Manhattan | 1-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
| Niagara | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Fairfield | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Siena | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Sacred Heart | 1-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| Iona | 1-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-2 | 2 | 5-5 |
| Rider | 0-2 | 2 | 4-9 |
| Canisius | 0-2 | 2 | 0-13 |
Non-NCAA Division I Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
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