Marist Edges Siena in Tight Metro Atlantic Women’s Basketball Contest

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (Interstat) — Lexie Tarul scored 17 points, including a decisive 3-pointer with 13 seconds remaining, to lift the Marist women’s basketball team to a 75-72 victory over Siena on Thursday night at McCann Recreation Center.

The Red Foxes, who led 37-36 at halftime, used a 22-point third quarter to build a cushion before holding off a late Saints rally. Francesca Schiro led all scorers with 26 points for Siena. Justine Henry added 15 points for Marist.

Both teams now hold 7-win records in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play. An announced crowd of 508 attended.