Marist, UMBC Set for Cross-Conference Challenge

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Marist hosts UMBC in the America East-Metro Challenge, with both teams seeking their first win after opening-season losses. Marist fell to Dartmouth, while UMBC was beaten by George Mason. One preview favors Marist, citing its home-court advantage and stronger defensive efficiency, though it describes the matchup as relatively close. The teams enter with contrasting recent records: Marist went 19-12 overall last season, while UMBC finished 17-2 in America East play.

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