Saturday, March 9
Hamden, Conn.
2:00 PM
Quinnipiac University
51
vs
42
Marist
Photo by: Cam Boon
QU Ends Regular Season With Win Over Marist
3/9/2024 6:03:00 PM | Women's Basketball
HAMDEN, Conn. – The Quinnipiac women's basketball team ended the regular season on a high note, defeating the Marist Red Foxes, 51-42, on Saturday afternoon in Hamden. Karson Martin led the Bobcats with 11 points and 12 rebounds for her first collegiate double double.
With the win, the Bobcats will end the regular season with a 12-17 overall record and a 9-11 conference record, while Marist ends the regular season 6-24 overall and 4-16 in the MAAC. Quinnipiac will be the seven seed and Marist is the eleven seed at the MAAC Tournament down in Atlantic City.
Marist started the scoring a little over a minute into the contest before Grace LaBarge knocked down a three to give Quinnipiac an early 4-2 lead.
Out of the timeout, Marist took a one-point lead and established a 14-10 lead at the end of the first half.
Marist opened the second quarter on fire and were able to build a nine-point lead to force Quinnipiac to use a timeout. Out of the timeout, Quinnipiac went on a 10-0 run to end the quarter with a one-point lead. Ella O'Donnell scored the final four points of the quarter, her first points back from injury.
The Bobcats came out of the locker room at the half and improved on their lead. Ava Sollenne knocked down a three to give the Bobcats a seven-point lead.
Marist started to come back into the contest, making it just a four-point game. Karson Martin grabbed a rebound and beat the buzzer to give Quinnipiac a 38-32 lead heading into the final quarter.
Quinnipiac's lead grew to eleven as Karson Martin got a driving layup to fall early in the fourth quarter.
Quinnipiac continued to put the pressure on the Red Foxes as they were able to end the regular season with a 51-42 win over Marist.
NUMBERS AND NOTES
To stay updated with all Quinnipiac women's basketball news, follow the program on Twitter/Instagram @QU_WBB or visit www.gobobcats.com/wbb.
With the win, the Bobcats will end the regular season with a 12-17 overall record and a 9-11 conference record, while Marist ends the regular season 6-24 overall and 4-16 in the MAAC. Quinnipiac will be the seven seed and Marist is the eleven seed at the MAAC Tournament down in Atlantic City.
Marist started the scoring a little over a minute into the contest before Grace LaBarge knocked down a three to give Quinnipiac an early 4-2 lead.
Grace is money from three 💰#Foundation🔨 pic.twitter.com/HdSOe57d3Q
— Quinnipiac Women's Basketball (@QU_WBB) March 9, 2024
Out of the timeout, Marist took a one-point lead and established a 14-10 lead at the end of the first half.
Marist opened the second quarter on fire and were able to build a nine-point lead to force Quinnipiac to use a timeout. Out of the timeout, Quinnipiac went on a 10-0 run to end the quarter with a one-point lead. Ella O'Donnell scored the final four points of the quarter, her first points back from injury.
She's BAAAAAACK 👀#Foundation🔨 pic.twitter.com/pF1GMlLXsT
— Quinnipiac Women's Basketball (@QU_WBB) March 9, 2024
The Bobcats came out of the locker room at the half and improved on their lead. Ava Sollenne knocked down a three to give the Bobcats a seven-point lead.
Gave Ava too much space 🤷♀️#Foundation🔨 pic.twitter.com/zKfpLYtP5Y
— Quinnipiac Women's Basketball (@QU_WBB) March 9, 2024
Marist started to come back into the contest, making it just a four-point game. Karson Martin grabbed a rebound and beat the buzzer to give Quinnipiac a 38-32 lead heading into the final quarter.
Buzzer = BEAT ✅#Foundation🔨 pic.twitter.com/Wu2k0XNzm8
— Quinnipiac Women's Basketball (@QU_WBB) March 9, 2024
Quinnipiac's lead grew to eleven as Karson Martin got a driving layup to fall early in the fourth quarter.
Double-double for Karson 🔥#Foundation🔨 pic.twitter.com/cA7S28xJ2n
— Quinnipiac Women's Basketball (@QU_WBB) March 9, 2024
Quinnipiac continued to put the pressure on the Red Foxes as they were able to end the regular season with a 51-42 win over Marist.
NUMBERS AND NOTES
- Karson Martin recorded a double double to lead the Bobcats (11 points and 12 rebounds).
- Anna Foley was second on the team with 10 points and recorded six assists and grabbed six boards.
- Ava Sollenne picked up eight points, knocking down two three pointers in eight attempts.
- Grace LaBarge racked up seven points and picked up five rebounds.
- Ella O'Donnell scored six points off the bench and recorded five rebounds.
- Paige Girardi added five points and Bri Bowen added four to help the Bobcats earn the win.
- Quinnipiac will be the seven seed in the MAAC Tournament in Atlantic City.
- The Bobcats will open postseason play as they take on the Saint Peter's Peacocks on Tuesday, March 12.
- Tip-off from Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall is set for 12:45 PM and can be seen on ESPN+.
To stay updated with all Quinnipiac women's basketball news, follow the program on Twitter/Instagram @QU_WBB or visit www.gobobcats.com/wbb.
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