Robles II's Late Three Pushes Saints Past SAU

Notre Dame, Ind. The Holy Cross College men's basketball returned to conference play this evening when they hosted St. Ambrose University. The Saints jumped out to an early 28-14 lead ten minutes into the game. The Fighting Bees would battle back, as the Saints would go into halftime up 50-39. Holy Cross would extend their lead early in the second half, but St. Ambrose battled back late and would tie the game up with just over a minute remaining. The Saints got a big defensive stop and took possession, tied 91-91, with 30 seconds remaining. Phil Robles II would knock down a deep 3, with three seconds remaining, to give the Saints a 94-91 lead. The would prove to be the game winning field goal, as SAU was unable to get off a shot attempt late and the Saints would go on to win 94-91. With the win, Holy Cross moves to 8-12 and 3-9, while SAU stands at 11-9 and 8-4.

GAME DETAILS

Score: Holy Cross defeated SAU 94-91

Records: Holy Cross (8-12) | SAU (11-9)

McKenna Arena | Holy Cross College | Notre Dame, IN

SCORING SUMMARY

Desmond Davie – 30 points, 12 rebounds, 9/16 FG

Justin O'Neal – 21 points, 5 rebounds, 8/14 FG

Phil Robles II – 19 points, 4 assists, 6/10 FG

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

The Saints shot 61% from the field and 77% from three

SAU shot 54% from the field and 36% from three

NEXT TIME OUT

The Saints will return to CCAC play on Wednesday, January 31 when they host IU Northwest. Tipoff set for 7:30pm 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.