Late Free Throws Push Saints Past Eagles

Notre Dame, Ind. The Holy Cross College men's basketball returned to conference play this afternoon when they hosted Judson University. A slow start by the Saints, found the home team down 13-0 with 12 minutes remaining in the first half. Holy Cross would battle back and trail 25-22 at halftime. The Saints would take their first lead of the game 27-26 with just over 18 minutes remaining. A Donovan Mukes three with 3 minutes remaining would give the Saints a 51-47 lead. Phil Robles II would go 8/8 from the free throw line late to cap off the Saints 61-55 victory. With the win, Holy Cross moves to 6-10 and 1-7, while Judson stands at 6-10 and 3-5.

GAME DETAILS

Score: Holy Cross defeated Judson 61-55

Records: Holy Cross (6-10) | Judson (6-10)

McKenna Arena | Holy Cross College | Notre Dame, IN

SCORING SUMMARY

Phil Robles II – 14 points, 8/8 FT

Nash Hostetler – 10 points, 6 rebounds, 4/7 FG

AJ Roseman – 10 points, 4 stls, 4/6 FG

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

The Saints shot 37% from the field and 39% from three

JU shot 43% from the field and 29% from three

NEXT TIME OUT

The Saints will return to CCAC play on Wednesday, January 17 when they host Governors State University. Tipoff set for 7:30pm.

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.