Marist opens the America East-Metro Challenge at home Thursday against defending America East champion UMBC. The Red Foxes are looking to rebound from a 69-62 season-opening loss to Dartmouth, while UMBC also enters 0-1 after an 82-54 defeat at George Mason.

By the Numbers
  • Marist lost to Dartmouth, 69-62; UMBC lost to George Mason, 82-54.
  • Jadin Collins-Roberts and Myles Parker scored 13 points apiece for Marist.
  • Marist made 7 of 14 3-pointers and 21 of 26 free throws against Dartmouth.
  • UMBC went 24-9 overall and 14-2 in conference play last season.
Yes, But

Marist showed promise in its opener, shooting 50% from 3-point range and leading by as many as 9 in the second half, but couldn’t hold off Dartmouth. UMBC is coming off a lopsided loss, yet it returns as the reigning regular-season and tournament champion in the America East.

What's Next

Marist faces UMass Lowell on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m. in its first road game of the season and its second America East-Metro Challenge matchup.

Bottom Line

Both teams are seeking their first win, but UMBC’s championship pedigree makes this a demanding early test for a Marist team still building experience around a veteran starter in Collins-Roberts.