Poughkeepsie, NY (February 12, 2004) - The Lady Jaspers fell to MAAC foe Marist, 68-56, at the McCann Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. Despite having three players in double digits, the Lady Jaspers dropped their seventh straight game and fell to 8-14 overall and 4-9 in the MAAC. Senior
Nikoletta Deutsch recorded a team high 15 points and added three assists in the loss.
The Lady Jaspers nailed five three-pointers in the first half, but with 12 points by Stephanie Del Peore, the Red Foxes ended the half ahead by three by a score of 35-32.
Nikoletta Deutsch's 10 first-half points led the way for the Lady Jaspers. The half consisted of five ties and four lead changes.
With three players in double figures and a 9-2 run at the 7:52 mark in the second half the Red Foxes extended their lead to 58-48, and eventually captured the 68-56 victory. With the win, the Red Foxes grabbed their ninth win in the conference and move into a tie for first with Niagara.
Rosalee Mason tallied 13 points and nine rebounds and
Donnette Reed recorded 12 points, five rebounds, and five assists in the loss.
Maureen Magarity led the way for the Red Foxes with a game-high 16 points and three blocks.
The Lady Jaspers will be back in action in the first game of the doubleheader with the men's team on Sunday, Febraury 15 against Loyola 1 pm.
