DURHAM, N.C. -- The Marist Red Foxes wore black socks trimmed with rainbow colors as a sign of unity with the lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender community in response to North Carolina's controversial House Bill 2 law for its season opening 94-49 loss at Duke.
Marist coach Mike Maker said about 20 students also flew with the team, many of whom sported red tie-dyed shirts that read "Love is Love" on the front and "I stand on the right side of history" on the back. Maker said the team had the support of the institution including president David Yellen and athletic director Tim Murray.