Elijah Lewis played a key role in Marist’s narrow victory over Merrimack, scoring 13 points in the matchup that ended with a final score of 61-60 on Sunday.
In addition to his scoring, Lewis also grabbed nine rebounds, contributing significantly to the team’s effort as the Red Foxes improved their record to 18 wins and 5 losses, with an impressive 11-3 standing in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
Fellow teammates also made notable contributions; Josh Pascarelli added 12 points with a shooting record of 3 for 10 from beyond the arc and 3 for 4 from the free-throw line.
Tarik Watson matched Pascarelli’s scoring total, finishing with 12 points while shooting 5 of 10 from the floor and converting 2 of 4 free throws.
On the opposing side, Adam Clark emerged as the leading scorer for the Warriors, tallying 19 points along with six assists and three steals.
Bryan Etumnu made a solid impact with his contributions of 13 points, seven rebounds, two steals, and two blocks.
Sean Trumper also chipped in, scoring 10 points and dishing out four assists.
The game had a thrilling conclusion, as Marist found themselves down 60-59.
With just 14 seconds remaining, Elijah Lewis made a crucial defensive play by blocking a shot.
Jaden Daughtry seized the rebound and quickly passed it to Watson, who executed a go-ahead layup with only seven seconds on the clock, sealing the victory for Marist.
