FAIRFIELD, Conn. — In a thrilling Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference matchup, the Sacred Heart Pioneers delivered an upset victory against the Marist Red Foxes, winning 67-54. This result disrupted the Red Foxes’ position at the top, alongside Quinnipiac, in the conference standings.
Bryce Johnson emerged as the key player for Sacred Heart, accumulating 22 points, seven rebounds, and executing three steals, contributing significantly to the Pioneers’ triumph. His contributions were supplemented by Tanner Thomas, who added 16 points, capturing eight rebounds, and shooting 6 for 14 from the field, including knocking down 2 of 6 attempts from three-point range. Nyle Ralph-Beyer also chipped in with nine points, shooting 3 for 8 overall and 1 for 4 from distance.
On the side of Marist, Josh Pascarelli stood out as the leading scorer, amassing 18 points. His teammate, Jadin Collins, offered support with 15 points and seven rebounds, while Tarik Watson contributed five points during the contest. Despite their efforts, the Red Foxes could not surmount the strong performance by Sacred Heart.
Looking ahead, both teams have games scheduled for Sunday. Sacred Heart will host Fairfield, providing them another opportunity to build on this victory, while Marist will aim to recover from this setback by facing Saint Peter’s on their home court.
Note: This report was assembled utilizing data and insights from Sportradar and additional resources.
