Saints Push Past Lakers 69-56
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Holy Cross
4-3, 1-0
|
18 | 16 | 9 | 26 | 69 |
|
Roosevelt (IL)
1-5, 0-1
|
13 | 16 | 18 | 9 | 56 |
Roosevelt (IL)
| Game Statistics | Holy Cross | Roosevelt (IL) |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (27-60) | (21-59) |
| Field Goal % | 45.0% | 35.6% |
| Rebounds | 38 | 32 |
| Assists | 13 | 15 |
| Turnovers | 21 | 23 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 28 | 12 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 4 | 4 |
| Pts in the Paint | 44 | 31 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 20 | 15 |
| Bench Pts | 7 | 20 |
Chicago, Ill. The Holy Cross women's basketball team began Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference action this evening when they traveled to Roosevelt University. The Saints would jump out to an early 11-5 lead midway through the first quarter and would control an 18-13 lead after the first 10 minutes of action. A steal and layup by Lauren Morris, at the end of the second quarter, found the Saints up 34-29 at halftime. The Lakers battled back in the third quarter and took a 39-36 lead with just over five minutes remaining in the quarter. The Saints entered the final quarter down 47-43. Holy Cross would amp of their defensive efforts in the final quarter and outscore Roosevelt 26-9 in the last ten to come away with the 69-56 victory. With the win, Holy Cross moves to 4-3 and 1-0 while Roosevelt drops to 1-5 and 0-1.
GAME DETAILS
Score: Holy Cross fell to Roosevelt
Records: Holy Cross (4-3) | Roosevelt (1-5)
Goodman Center | Roosevelt University | Chicago, Ill.
SCORING SUMMARY
Grace Adams – 24 points, 8 rebounds, 10/17 FG
Lauren Morris – 17 points, 5 rebounds, 5/8 FG
Jordyn Smith – 11 points, 4 assists, 5 steals
Kayliana Hammel – 10 points, 6 rebounds, 5/11 FG
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
The Saints shot 45% from the field and 29% from three
RU shot 35% from the field and 22% from three
Holy Cross won the rebound battle 38-32
NEXT TIME OUT
The Saints return to conference play on Wednesday, November 29 when they host IU-South Bend. Tipoff set for 5:30pm 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.