Contact: Mike Ferraro, Sports Information Director
Phone: 203-525-8861
Email: Michael.j.ferraro@marist.edu
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARIST COLLEGE BASKETBALL SEASON OPENER
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – November 7, 2012 – The Marist College men and women’s basketball teams will play their home-opener games Friday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. in the McCann Arena.
The women’s basketball team will start off the double-header at 7 p.m. against non-conference opponent Vermont and will be broadcasted on ESPN3. The Lady Red Foxes come into the season as the reigning Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) champions. “I am really looking forward to this season” said head coach Brian Giorgirs, “We have a lot of talent returning that I believe will result in a very exciting and successful season for our team and fans.” Last season the team had a 26-8 overall record and a 17-1 MAAC record. Marist looks to continue its seven year winning streak at the MAAC tournament.
Following the women’s game, the men’s basketball team will face off against Stony Brook at 9 p.m. The Red Foxes had an overall record of 14-18 and a 7-11 MAAC record last season and look to continue to improve. On the offensive side both of Marist’s top scorers return this season, Chavaughn Lewis who had 460 points with 14.4 points per game and Devin Price who contributed 434 points averaging 13.6 points per game.
During the game, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and the Ladies Empowering Athletics Program (L.E.A.P.) will be selling 50/50 tickets and collecting non-perishable food and supplies for those affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Tickets for the games will be sold separately and can be purchased online at GoRedFoxes.com
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