Notre Dame, Ind.  The Holy Cross College men’s basketball team returned to Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference play this afternoon when they hosted Judson University. The Saints took a 41-33 halftime lead. Judson came out strong in the second half and cut the game to one point, but Holy Cross was able to convert on free throws down the stretch to come away with the 82-78 victory. With the win, Holy Cross improves to 8-2 and 3-0 in conference while Judson falls to 3-7 and 1-2.

MATCH DETAILS

Score: Holy Cross defeated Judson 82-78

Records: Holy Cross (8-2) | JU (3-7)

Location: McKenna Arena | Holy Cross College | Notre Dame, Ind.

 

SCORING SUMMARY

Ryan Black – 20 points, 6/12 FG

Jordan Gaines – 16 points, 5 rebounds

Noel Mpie – 13 points, 8 rebounds, 6/8 FG

Beau Ludwick – 11 points, 2/3 3-pt FG

 

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

Holy Cross shot 46% from the field and 38% from three

Judson shot 48% from the field and 42% from three

HCC won the rebound battle 36-28.

 

NEXT TIME OUT

The Saints travel to Governors State University for a CCAC matchup on Wednesday, January 27. Tipoff set for 8:00pm EST.