Manhattan heads to Marist for conference matchup

The Manhattan Jaspers (4-5, 1-0 MAAC) will be facing off against the Marist Red Foxes (5-2, 1-0 MAAC) in an exciting MAAC matchup in Poughkeepsie, New York on Sunday at 2 p.m. EST.

According to the BetMGM Sportsbook line, the Red Foxes are favored by 8.5 points with an over/under of 140.5.

This game will feature a showdown between Jaden Winston of Manhattan and Rhyjon Blackwell of Marist. The Red Foxes have been dominant at home, boasting a 4-1 record. They currently rank third in college basketball in points allowed per game, holding opponents to just 59.3 points and 36.1% shooting.

On the other hand, the Jaspers are 1-0 in MAAC play and have struggled in games decided by 10 or more points, with a 1-3 record. Manhattan will need to tighten up their defense as they are giving up an average of 9.8 made 3-pointers per game, while shooting 45.3% from the field.

This will be the first meeting between Marist and Manhattan in MAAC play this season, making it an intriguing matchup to watch.

Key performers to keep an eye on include Blackwell, who is shooting 39.4% from beyond the arc and averaging 14.4 points for the Red Foxes. Elijah Lewis is also a threat, shooting 51.9% and averaging 10.1 points.

For the Jaspers, Winston leads the team with 15.0 points per game and 2.8 rebounds, while Devin Dinkins is averaging 14.8 points and 2.0 rebounds.

In conclusion, the stage is set for an exciting MAAC showdown between the Manhattan Jaspers and the Marist Red Foxes. With both teams looking to secure a crucial conference win, fans can expect a competitive and intense game on Sunday.

This article was created using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.