Saints fall to Huntington University

First Half:

The Holy Cross Saints faced a tough challenge in the opening half against Huntington University. The Saints were unable to find consistent shooting, finishing the first 20 minutes with a total of 34 points, trailing by 9 points (34-43). Joey Garwood (Elkhart, IN/Penn HS) led the charge for Holy Cross in the first half, scoring 10 points on 3-of-6 shooting from the field, including 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. Justin O'Neal (Dayton, OH/Dunbar HS) contributed 4 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist, while Phil Robles ii (South Bend, IN/Purdue Fort Wayne)  added 3 points, helping the Saints keep the game within reach despite struggles from the field.

Second Half:

The second half saw the Saints continue to battle but ultimately fall short as Huntington extended their lead. Despite some solid individual performances, Holy Cross couldn't find their rhythm offensively. O'Neal added another 8 points, while Robles ii chipped in 7. However, the Saints struggled with shooting in the second half, shooting just 34.6% from the field and 18.2% from the three-point line. Despite the Saints' efforts, they were unable to claw their way back, falling 63-87.

GAME DETAILS:

• Score: Holy Cross 63, Huntington 87
• Records: Holy Cross (2-2) | Huntington (5-0)
• Location: Platt Arena | Huntington, IN
   

SCORING SUMMARY:

• Joey Garwood – 12 points (4-13 FG, 3-8 3PT, 1-2 FT)
• Justin O'Neal – 12 points (3-11 FG, 1-3 3PT, 5-6 FT)
• Phil Robles II – 10 points (3-8 FG, 2-6 3PT, 2-2 FT)
   

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE:

• Holy Cross shot 38.2% from the field and 29.2% from three
• Huntington shot 50.0% from the field and 40.7% from three
• Holy Cross was outrebounded 45-31 by Huntington
• The Saints struggled with turnovers, committing 15, while Huntington had 11
   

NEXT TIME OUT:

The Saints will continue their non-conference play as they travel to Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI for a matchup on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, with tip-off scheduled for 6:00 PM EST.

The Holy Cross College Saints compete in eight intercollegiate sports for men and women. Holy Cross has produced 244 Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference All-Academic Team honors and 114 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.