The Red Foxes played their fourth overtime game of the season against Iona today, and the results have all been the same: a loss. Whether inexperience or a lack of depth play into the equation, Marist has not been able to outlast its opponent. Iona handed Marist a 66-65 loss.
Marist has lost seven straight games dating back to Siena and drops to 7-18 overall (3-10 in the MAAC).
Marist grabbed a 56-55 lead when Lawrence Williams knocked down 1-of-2 free-throws with 33 seconds left, but MAAC rookie star Scott Machado matched Williams' free throw eight seconds later and the game headed for overtime.
Ryan Schneider had a game-high 21 points, but shot a mere 6-of-20 from the field and 5-of-14 from beyond the arc. The senior captain also grabbed 11 rebounds. Lawrence Williams contributed 14 points off the bench while David Devezin poured in 10 points.
Chuck Martin started the year with dark hair, but it's quite likely there will be some gray hairs by year's end. Marist has lost nine games this year by six points or less. Marist held last possession leads against Siena and Loyola, not to mention a 24-7 lead against Fairfield. Marist lost all three games.
The Red Foxes trailed by seven before the end of the first half, but Lawrence Williams scored four straight points and Marist trailed by three at the intermission. Marist outscored Iona, 31-28, in the second half and the two teams entered overtime knotted at 56.
The game turned out to be a defensive struggle, something that was expected. Iona leads the MAAC in scoring defense.
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