Halftime Report

Fortunes may be turning around for Marist after losing three in a row. They have jumped out to a quick 33-27 lead against Quinnipiac. Marist took a big hit to their ego last Sunday, so a win here would be a pleasant pick-me-up.

If Marist keeps playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 8-5 in no time. On the other hand, Quinnipiac will have to make due with an 11-5 record unless they turn things around (and fast).

Who's Playing

Quinnipiac Bobcats @ Marist Red Foxes

Current Records: Quinnipiac 11-4, Marist 7-5

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What to Know

Quinnipiac has enjoyed a two-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. The Quinnipiac Bobcats and the Marist Red Foxes will face off in a MAAC battle at 7:00 p.m. ET on Friday at McCann Center. Marist took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Quinnipiac, who comes in off a win.

Last Sunday, the Bobcats didn't have too much trouble with the Jaspers at home as they won 76-59.

Meanwhile, Marist's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Sunday after their third straight loss. They suffered a grim 82-61 defeat to the Stags. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Marist in their matchups with Fairfield: they've now lost four in a row.

The Bobcats are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. As for the Red Foxes, their loss dropped their record down to 7-5.

Friday's matchup is shaping up to be a scrappy game: Quinnipiac have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 38.8 rebounds per game. It's a different story for Marist, though, as they've been averaging only 33.2 rebounds per game. Given Quinnipiac's sizeable advantage in that area, Marist will need to find a way to close that gap.

Quinnipiac ended up a good deal behind Marist in their previous matchup back in March of 2023, losing 75-59. Can Quinnipiac avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.

Odds

Marist is a slight 1.5-point favorite against Quinnipiac, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1.5-point spread, and stayed right there.


The over/under is set at 139 points.

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Series History

Quinnipiac has won 6 out of their last 10 games against Marist.

  • Mar 09, 2023 - Marist 75 vs. Quinnipiac 59
  • Mar 04, 2023 - Quinnipiac 88 vs. Marist 76
  • Jan 31, 2023 - Quinnipiac 72 vs. Marist 66
  • Mar 08, 2022 - Quinnipiac 77 vs. Marist 52
  • Feb 20, 2022 - Marist 67 vs. Quinnipiac 66
  • Jan 28, 2022 - Quinnipiac 94 vs. Marist 87
  • Mar 01, 2021 - Marist 65 vs. Quinnipiac 52
  • Feb 28, 2021 - Marist 76 vs. Quinnipiac 67
  • Mar 01, 2020 - Quinnipiac 71 vs. Marist 52
  • Jan 03, 2020 - Quinnipiac 63 vs. Marist 58