Saint Peter’s defeats Marist 57-52

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — Marcus Randolph had 15 points in Saint Peter’s 57-52 win over Marist on Sunday.

Marist is second in the conference standings, a game back of Quinnipiac — which the Red Foxes beat 69-62 on Jan. 5 in the only regular season meeting between this teams — and a half-game ahead of Merrimack, with two games remaining in the regular season.

Randolph shot 3 of 8 from the field, including 2 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 7 from the free-throw line for the Peacocks (11-15, 6-12 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Mouhamed Sow scored 13 points and added eight rebounds. Armoni Zeigler finished 3 of 8 from the field to finish with eight points.

The Red Foxes (20-7, 13-5) were led by Tarik Watson, who posted 12 points. Elijah Lewis added nine points and six rebounds for Marist. Josh Pascarelli also recorded nine points and four assists.

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Both teams play on Thursday. Saint Peter’s hosts Niagara and Marist hosts Merrimack.

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By The Associated Press