POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (Interstat) — Marist held off Sacred Heart 57-55 in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference women’s basketball game Monday afternoon at McCann Recreation Center.

The Red Foxes built a 23-18 lead after the first quarter and maintained a narrow advantage throughout. The Pioneers closed the gap to two points in the final period but could not complete the comeback. Emma Kirby led all players with 16 points and 14 rebounds for Sacred Heart. Amelia Wood added 14 points for the Pioneers. Danielle Williamsen paced Marist with 13 points.

Marist improved to 4-9 overall. Sacred Heart fell to 4-8. Attendance was 757.