Saints Win Big on Opening Night

Notre Dame, Ind.  The Holy Cross College men's basketball team began their 2023-2024 season this evening when they hosted East West University in a non-conference matchup. Midway through the first half, the Saints would take a 20-10 lead after a Justin O'Neal cutting layup. With five minutes remaining in the half, HC would increase the lead to 30-10, but East West was able to battle back late in the half, as the Saints would lead 39-25 at half. A Drew Mata three at the 10:44 mark in the second half, extended the Saints' lead back to 20. The Phantoms were unable to come back, as Holy Cross would go on to win 84-64. With the win, Holy Cross beings the season 1-0 while East West drops to 0-3.

GAME DETAILS

Score: Holy Cross defeated East West 84-64

Records: Holy Cross (1-0) | EW (0-3)

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

SCORING SUMMARY

Justin O'Neal – 18 points, 7/8 FG

Phil Robles II – 14 points, 4/7 3-pt FG

Tommy Snyder – 12 points, 10 rebounds, 5/9 FG

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

The Saints shot 57% from the field and 46% from three

EW shot 41% from the field and 28% from three

Holy Cross won the rebound battle 39-28

NEXT TIME OUT

The Saints will continue their non-conference play when they host Goshen College on Wednesday, November 8. The game is a part of the Chicagoland – Crossroads Challenge. Tipoff set for 7:00pm in McKenna Arena.

The Holy Cross College Saints compete in eight intercollegiate sports for men and women. Holy Cross has produced 205 Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference All-Academic Team honors and 108 All-Conference members, and seven NAIA All-Americans. Founded in 1966, Holy Cross College is a Catholic, residential, coed, four-year institution of higher learning, offering an applied liberal arts curriculum. The mission of Holy Cross College is to educate and form global citizens with the competence to see and the courage to act.