Marissa Gingrich had 18 points, and the NJIT Highlanders defeated the Marist Red Foxes 67-63 on Sunday at McCann Arena.
The Highlanders led by as many as 16 points. The lead changed hands 11 times. The Highlanders led 54-42 after three quarters and 56-51 with six minutes left, but the Red Foxes kept coming and won the fourth quarter 21-13 before the Highlanders held on. The Red Foxes had a 10-0 run in the third quarter.
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For NJIT, Marissa Gingrich finished with 18 points, Piper Engelby added 16 points, while Mia Gestosani chipped in 10 points.
For Marist, Justine Henry had 18 points and 13 rebounds, a double-double, and Kasey Bretones added 11 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Justine Henry had a rough shooting night, going 4 of 14 from the field.
The Highlanders improved to 3-0. The Red Foxes dropped to 0-3.
The Highlanders are first in the Am. East and have won three straight. NJIT is 2-0 at home and 1-0 away from home. The Red Foxes are first in the Metro and have lost three straight. Marist is 0-1 at home and 0-2 on the road.
The Highlanders are back in action when they visit the Lafayette Leopards on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 6:00 p.m. ET. The Red Foxes are back in action when they visit the Duquesne Dukes on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 6:00 p.m. ET.
