Joliet, Ill.  The Holy Cross men’s basketball traveled to Joliet, Illinois for the University of St. Francis New Year’s Classic. In the first day of the classic, Holy Cross faced #16 Faulkner University (Ala.). The Saints held a 43-38 advantage entering halftime. After a back and forth battle in the second half, the Saints fell 76-72.

MATCH DETAILS

Score: Holy Cross fell to Faulkner 76-72

Records: Holy Cross (4-2) | Faulkner (9-0)

Location: Sullivan Center | University of St. Francis | Joliet, Ill.

 

SCORING SUMMARY

Beau Ludwick – 17 points, 7 rebounds, 8/9 FG

Storm Cook – 16 points, 4/9 3-pt FG

Ryan Black – 11 points, 5 rebounds, 3/4 3-pt FG

 

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

Holy Cross shot 54% from the field and 42% from three

Faulkner shot 45% from the field and 30% from three

The Saints were outrebounded 35-28

 

NEXT TIME OUT

The Saints take on Mount Vernon Nazarene University tomorrow at 1:30 EST in the second day of the St. Francis New Year’s Classic.