Marist men's basketball team staged an impressive comeback, defeating Niagara 65-59 in the quarterfinal round of the 2024 Hercules Tires Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championship. Despite trailing by 15 points in the second half, the Red Foxes advanced to the semifinals.

By the Numbers
  • Marist shot .523 from the field, with a .591 percentage in the second half.
  • Jadin Collins scored 20 points, with a remarkable 9-for-11 shooting performance.
  • Collins recorded five steals and four assists, while Cooley finished with 14 points and five rebounds.
  • Marist outscored Niagara with 13-2 in free throws in the final minutes.
State of Play
  • Marist secured their fifth consecutive win after trailing by at least eight in the first half.
  • It's the seventh time this season that a Red Fox player scored 20 points and the fifth win after trailing by double digits.
What's Next

Marist will now face second-seeded Fairfield in the semifinal round on Friday, with the game set for 9 p.m. on ESPNEWS.

Bottom Line

Marist's resilient comeback against Niagara showcases their ability to overcome significant deficits and sets the stage for an exciting matchup with Fairfield in the upcoming semifinals.