Marist will take on Delaware for the second time this season tonight at the Bob Carpenter Center. The game marks the first time since 1997-98 that the Red Foxes have played a non-conference opponent twice in the same season. Marist took on Colgate twice in that season. Marist fell to Delaware in the teams' last meeting, 88-83, at the Rutgers Athletic Center on Nov. 23. Marist led 72-70 with a little over a minute remaining before a Ryan Schneider turnover led to a game-tying lay-up. Marist had two chances to win the game in regulation, but David Devezin's fadeaway and Korey Bauer's corner three failed to drop. This game will be far tougher than the first contest because standout Marist point guard David Devezin will miss the game due to a lingering heel injury. Devezin led the Red Foxes in scoring against Delaware in the first meeting with 21 points. The former Texas A&M guard also dished out seven assists. Chuck Martin said following the St. John's loss that he would rather have Devezin Jan. 2 against MAAC opponent St. Peter's than for out-of-conference games. Devezin's absence will give R.J. Hall more valuable playing time. In addition, Hall had arguably his best game of the season against Delaware. Hall scored 14 points on 6-of-12 shooting and tallied four assists. The obvious concern for Marist is the troika that scored at will against the Red Foxes in the first match-up. Marc Egerson, Alphonso Dawson, and Jawan Carter scored 23, 25, and 30 points, respectively. Their speed proved problematic for Marist and Delaware went to the line 41 times in the game. Marist shot 12 free-throws.
Delaware has won three straight games and will go for four tonight. Monte Ross' team sits at 5-6 on the season, but the recent wins against Boston University and Ohio suggest that Delaware has found its stride.
Delaware beat Boston University in the last game when D.J. Boney nailed a three-pointer with 4.1 seconds remaining to give the Blue Hens a 70-68 win.
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