Marist closes its regular season at home against Quinnipiac on Friday and Merrimack on Saturday, carrying an eight-match winning streak into the weekend. The Red Foxes have secured a playoff return for the first time in three years; their seeding is still to be determined. Friday’s match also features a sports bra drive, while Saturday’s match includes a senior recognition ceremony.

By the Numbers
  • Marist: 17-12 overall, 12-4 in conference play.
  • Quinnipiac: 11-16 overall, 10-6 in conference play.
  • Merrimack: 4-25 overall, 4-12 in conference play.
  • Caelyn Dumas recorded 79 assists and 27 digs last weekend; Molly Malone had 19 kills and 7 blocks.
State of Play
  • Marist won both road matches last weekend, beating Niagara 3-1 and Canisius 3-0.
  • Friday’s match against Quinnipiac starts at 7 p.m.; Saturday’s match against Merrimack starts at 6 p.m.
  • Dumas and Malone earned conference setter and rookie of the week honors, respectively.
What’s Next

Marist begins postseason play next week, with its official seed yet to be announced.

Bottom Line

The Red Foxes have momentum and a playoff berth secured; this weekend is their final chance to sharpen up at home before the postseason.