69 career games. The Red Foxes’ primary starting lineup consisted of three sophomores. Elise Caron took over for Flores at point guard, and Maria Laterza stepped in at center for Dahlman. Reigning MAAC Rookie of the Year Erica Allenspach was entrenched at the three. The two upperclassmen were reigning MAAC Player of the Year Rachele Fitz and All-MAAC selection Julianne Viani. Viani and Courtney Kolesar, who sat out the previous year due to a knee injury, were the program’s only seniors, and both were in their fifth seasons. Once again, the staff of Giorgis, Megan Gebbia, Keila Whittington, and Erin Leger put together an outstanding recruiting class. As a freshman, Corielle Yarde showed glimpses of her vast potential, which she fulfilled in the following years. Brandy Gang was an instant contributor up front. Kristine Best took Nikki Flores’ number 22, and shared point guard duties with Caron in the years to come. Local product Emily Stallings contributed in the post. Marist rolled through non-conference play with a 10-1 record, with the lone loss coming to fourth-ranked Oklahoma. The Red Foxes had victories against two teams that reached the WNIT in Hartford and St. Bonaventure, which reached the tournament’s Elite Eight.
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Thank You, Coach Giorgis
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