Holy Cross 77, at Marist 78

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (Interstat) — In a back-and-forth affair that required an extra period, the Marist Red Foxes edged the Holy Cross Crusaders 78-77 in a non-conference women’s basketball game Sunday at McCann Recreation Center. The game was decided in the final seconds of overtime. With eight seconds remaining, Marist’s Jackie Piddock converted a layup while being fouled. She sank the ensuing free throw to put the Red Foxes ahead by a point. Holy Cross was unable to get a final shot off before the buzzer, sealing the victory for the home team before an announced crowd of 874. The contest… Read more...