Red Foxes take Broncs to brink

Marist gave Rider everything it could handle in Lawrenceville, N.J. today.
Daye Kaba's missed jumper with four seconds remaining in regulation secured a 55-51 Rider victory. Kaba's jumper would have tied the game at 53.
Sam Prescott re-emerged on offense and Daye Kaba returned from illness to keep Marist in the game against one of the MAAC's elite.
Prescott had a team-high 14 points while Kaba scored 13.
Defensively, Marist held MAAC preseason player of the year Ryan Thompson to one point on 0-of-8 shooting. Although Marist remains winless, there is plenty to be thrilled about from this game. To basically take a team of rookies into Rider's gym and have a chance to win in the final minutes is enough to believe this team will be in good shape in both the short and long terms.
Marist's defense limited Rider to 31.1 percent from the field.
Marist managed just 15 points in the first half but responded in the second half with 36 points. The second half has been kind to Marist this season.
Although Prescott put in a positive offensive performance, the rest of the freshmen disappeared. To stay in the game with three impact freshmen scoring a combined five points is a good sign. Candon Rusin had an off night (1 point) and Rob Johnson went scoreless. Devin Price shot 1-of-7 from the field.
Chuck Martin may not believe in moral victories, but this was a hueg step in the right direction today. To compete without Casiem Drummond and R.J. Hall is a great sign and valuable experience that the young guys will need later in the conference schedule.