Making the NCAAs has become an annual rite of spring for the Red Foxes.

WSJ: Marist tops Iona 72-48 for 8th straight MAAC crown

The Red Foxes have now won nine MAAC titles, matching Saint Peter's for the most in conference history.

WSJ: Marist tops Iona 72-48 for 8th straight MAAC crown

The Red Foxes were 5-6 coming into the New Year after a 22-point defeat at Kentucky on Dec. 30.

WSJ: Marist tops Iona 72-48 for 8th straight MAAC crown

Isaiah Morton's 3-pointer with 43 seconds remaining in the second overtime put the Red Foxes (6-18, 3-10 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) ahead, 101-100.

WSJ: Marist edges Iona 105-104 in 2 overtimes

Now the Red Foxes' home games are nearly sold out and the fans are entertained by a talented team and a spirited pep band.

WSJ: Marist tops Iona 72-48 for 8th straight MAAC crown

The Red Foxes (26-6) led the Gaels 40-33 early in the second half before scoring 11 straight to put the game away and start the celebration.

WSJ: Marist tops Iona 72-48 for 8th straight MAAC crown

The Red Foxes led 34-27 at the break.

WSJ: Marist tops Iona 72-48 for 8th straight MAAC crown

After Pickrel's surge gave Michigan State a 25-16 halftime lead, the Spartans allowed the Red Foxes to get back in front with a flurry of 3-pointers, prompting coach Suzy Merchant to call timeout and deliver a very simple message.

WSJ: No. 5 seed Michigan St tops No. 12 Marist 55-47

Casey Dulin scored 13 points to lead the Red Foxes (26-7), who have made a name for themselves by winning first-round games as double-digit seeds, advancing to the second round as a No. 13 a year ago and as a No. 10 in 2011.

WSJ: No. 5 seed Michigan St tops No. 12 Marist 55-47