Quinnipiac Tops Marist in Close Contest
Monday, December 29, 2025, 4:00 PM ET · M&T Bank Arena
Quinnipiac Bobcats 64, Marist Red Foxes 58, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Marist Red Foxes vs Quinnipiac Bobcats?
Quinnipiac Bobcats beat Marist Red Foxes 64-58 at M&T Bank Arena on December 29, 2025.
Who was favored in Marist Red Foxes vs Quinnipiac Bobcats?
Quinnipiac Bobcats were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -142 (about 59% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Quinnipiac Bobcats secured a 64-58 victory over the Marist Red Foxes at M&T Bank Arena on December 29, 2025. This win marked an important moment for Quinnipiac, who improved their home record to 5-0 this season, while Marist's away record fell to 2-2. The Bobcats had entered the game with a recent form of 8-2 over their last ten games, although they were coming off a loss to Hofstra Pride just a week prior. In contrast, Marist had also been performing well, boasting an 8-2 record in their last ten games and riding a one-game winning streak after defeating Stony Brook Seawolves.
Quinnipiac's scoring average over their last five games was 77.4 points, while they allowed an average of 69.2 points. In this game, they managed to hold Marist to 58 points, showcasing their defensive capabilities. The Bobcats' offense was led by Asim Jones, who made crucial plays in the second half, including a significant 27-foot three-point jumper that helped extend their lead. Marist, on the other hand, had averaged 74.8 points over their last ten games but struggled to find their rhythm against Quinnipiac's defense.
The game was marked by a series of scoring plays that kept the tension high. With the score at 58-55 in favor of Quinnipiac, Jones made a layup to push the lead to 63-55, and then he added a free throw to finalize the score at 64-58. Marist attempted to rally late in the game, but their efforts fell short as Quinnipiac maintained control.
In terms of market expectations, DraftKings had Quinnipiac favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 145.5 points. The odds reflected a competitive matchup, and the final score was well within the expected range. The conditions at M&T Bank Arena were conducive for basketball, with a supportive home crowd that likely played a role in the Bobcats' performance.
Historically, this matchup had seen Quinnipiac trailing 0-1 against Marist in their previous meeting earlier in the season, where they lost 62-69. This victory allowed Quinnipiac to even the score in their season series against Marist, adding an extra layer of significance to the win.
Injuries were not reported as a significant factor in this game, allowing both teams to field their best lineups. With both teams showing strong recent form, this game was anticipated to be a close contest, and it certainly lived up to that expectation.
Overall, the matchup between Quinnipiac and Marist provided an entertaining display of college basketball, with the Bobcats emerging victorious and showcasing their potential as they move further into the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | QUIN -2.5 | 145.5 o -105 / u -115 | Marist Red Foxes +120 · Quinnipiac Bobcats -142 |
Leaders
- PointsAsim Jones23Quinnipiac Bobcats
- AssistsAmarri Monroe3Quinnipiac Bobcats
- ReboundsAmarri Monroe10Quinnipiac Bobcats
- PointsTarik Watson14Marist Red Foxes
- AssistsJustin Menard4Marist Red Foxes
- ReboundsTarik Watson8Marist Red Foxes
Recent form
Quinnipiac Bobcats
Last 10: 8-2Streak L181.9 scored · 70.1 allowed per game4-0 at home
- L66-74at Hofstra PrideDec 21
- W85-75at Monmouth HawksDec 18
- W75-71vs UMass Lowell River HawksDec 13
- W72-58vs Rider BroncsDec 7
- W89-68at Iona GaelsDec 6
- W76-62vs Stonehill SkyhawksNov 30
- L91-102at UCF KnightsNov 26
- W83-75at Pittsburgh PanthersNov 23
- W112-52vs City College NY BeaversNov 20
- W70-64at Maine Black BearsNov 16
Marist Red Foxes
Last 10: 8-2Streak W174.8 scored · 62.9 allowed per game2-1 away
- W70-51vs Stony Brook SeawolvesDec 21
- L76-87at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsDec 17
- W82-74at Bryant BulldogsDec 13
- W80-68vs Manhattan JaspersDec 7
- W64-56vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersDec 6
- W78-55vs Lehigh Mountain HawksNov 26
- W76-65vs Army Black KnightsNov 22
- L54-56vs Harvard CrimsonNov 16
- W93-61vs Vassar BrewersNov 13
- W75-56at Dartmouth Big GreenNov 9
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 23-11 | - | 17-3 |
| Saint Peter's | 17-12 | 3 | 14-6 |
| Siena | 23-12 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Marist | 19-12 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Quinnipiac | 19-13 | 5 | 12-8 |
| Fairfield | 21-13 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 15-17 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Iona | 18-14 | 7 | 10-10 |
| Sacred Heart | 14-19 | 8 | 9-11 |
| Manhattan | 12-20 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Canisius | 10-21 | 12 | 5-15 |
| Niagara | 8-22 | 12 | 5-15 |
| Rider | 4-25 | 14 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Marist Red Foxes | Quinnipiac Bobcats |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-61 | 22-61 |
| Field goal % | 39 | 36 |
| Three-pointers | 3-16 | 7-21 |
| Three-point % | 19 | 33 |
| Free throws | 7-9 | 13-20 |
| Free throw % | 78 | 65 |
| Rebounds | 37 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 17 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 26 |
| Assists | 11 | 7 |
| Steals | 9 | 8 |
| Blocks | 3 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 18 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 22 |
| Fouls | 13 | 11 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 9 |
| Lead changes | 7 | 7 |
| Time in front | 11 | 79 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half25-28Jason Schofield makes layup (Justin Menard assists)
- 1st Half25-30Amarri Monroe makes 13-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half27-30Jason Schofield makes layup (Jadin Collins-Roberts assists)
- 2nd Half29-30Elijah Lewis makes layup (Justin Menard assists)
- 2nd Half31-30Tarik Watson makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half32-30Tarik Watson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half34-30Jadin Collins-Roberts makes layup
- 2nd Half34-33Samson Reilly makes 27-foot three point jumper (Sam Nosakhare assists)
- 2nd Half34-35Grant Randall makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half36-35Elijah Lewis makes 16-foot jumper
- 2nd Half36-36Asim Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half36-38Keith Mcknight makes layup
- 2nd Half38-38Rhyjon Blackwell makes 15-foot jumper
- 2nd Half38-40Keith Mcknight makes 4-foot dunk (Tai Turnage assists)
- 2nd Half38-41Amarri Monroe makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half38-42Amarri Monroe makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half38-43Amarri Monroe makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half41-43Rhyjon Blackwell makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jason Schofield assists)
- 2nd Half41-45Amarri Monroe makes 12-foot jumper (Tai Turnage assists)
- 2nd Half41-46Amarri Monroe makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-46Tarik Watson makes layup
- 2nd Half44-46Tarik Watson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half46-46Jadin Collins-Roberts makes layup
- 2nd Half46-49Amarri Monroe makes 27-foot three point jumper (Asim Jones assists)
- 2nd Half46-50Amarri Monroe makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-52Asim Jones makes 16-foot jumper
- 2nd Half47-52Elijah Lewis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-53Grant Randall makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half47-54Grant Randall makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half48-54Elijah Lewis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-54Elijah Lewis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-56Asim Jones makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half49-58Asim Jones makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half51-58Justin Menard makes layup (Tarik Watson assists)
- 2nd Half53-58Tarik Watson makes 12-foot jumper
- 2nd Half55-58Jaden Daughtry makes layup (Jadin Collins-Roberts assists)
- 2nd Half55-61Asim Jones makes 27-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half58-61Justin Menard makes 25-foot three point jumper (Elijah Lewis assists)
- 2nd Half58-63Asim Jones makes layup
- 2nd Half58-64Asim Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Quinnipiac Bobcats, below favours Marist Red Foxes.
Venue
- M&T Bank ArenaHamden, CT
- Attendance1277
- OfficialsJeff Clark, John Gaffney, Ed Corliss
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