Saints End 2023 on a Win

Notre Dame, Ind. The Holy Cross College men's basketball returned from break to host Concordia University in a non-conference matchup. Midway through the first half, the Saints trailed 26-19, but would tie it up 36-36 with just over two minutes remaining. Holy Cross ended the half on a 9-0 run to lead 45-36 at halftime. The Cardinals would cut into the Saints' lead in the second half, as Holy Cross would lead 64-61 with just over nine minutes to play. The game would be tied up 67-67 with five minutes remaining, but Holy Cross would convert on free throws late and get the 76-73 victory. With the win, Holy Cross moves to 5-8, while CU stands at 5-6

GAME DETAILS

Score: Holy Cross defeated Concordia 76-73

Records: Holy Cross (5-8) | Concordia (5-6)

McKenna Arena | Holy Cross College | Notre Dame, IN

SCORING SUMMARY

Phil Robles II – 32 points, 7 rebounds, 11/21 FG

Desmond Davie – 17 points, 4 stls, 7/12 FG

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

The Saints shot 48% from the field and 30% from three

CU shot 50% from the field and 35% from three

NEXT TIME OUT

The Saints will return to CCAC play on Saturday, January 6 when they host the University of St. Francis. Tipoff set for 3:00pm 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.