Davenport, Iowa. The Holy Cross College men’s basketball team traveled to St. Ambrose this afternoon in a Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference matchup. The Saints controlled a small lead for most of the first half, but the Bees were able to tie the game up 25-25 with just over five minutes remaining in the half. Holy Cross would score on their last eight consecutive offensive possessions to take a 47-40 lead entering halftime. Midway through the second half, the Saints would increase their lead to 15 points, but SAU would cut the HC lead to 74-69 with just under five minutes to play. The Holy Cross defense would hold the Bees to just four points, those last five minutes, to come away with the 86-73 victory. With the win, men’s basketball improves to 12-16 overall and 7-13 in conference play, while SAU falls to 12-15 and 9-11.
GAME DETAILS
Score: Holy Cross defeated SAU 86-73
Records: Holy Cross (11-16) | SAU (14-11)
Location: Lohman Center | St. Ambrose University | Davenport, Iowa.
SCORING SUMMARY
Ryan Black – 29 points, 15 rebounds, 9/14 FG
Nash Hostetler – 15 points, 5/9 3-pt FG
Mick Sullivan – 14 points, 5 rebounds, 6/12 FG
Justin O’Neal – 13 points, 6 rebounds, 5/6 FT
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Holy Cross shot 53% from the field and 47% from three
SAU shot 39% from the field and 32% from three
The Saints won the turnover battle 7-6
NEXT TIME OUT
The Saints return to conference play on Monday, February 14 when they travel to St. Xavier University. Tipoff set for 6:30pm EST.
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