Saints fall to Aquinas
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Holy Cross
2-3, 0-0
|
30 | 28 | 58 |
|
Aquinas (MI)
2-1, 0-0
|
38 | 40 | 78 |
Aquinas (MI)
| Game Statistics | Holy Cross | Aquinas (MI) |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (22-56) | (28-65) |
| Field Goal % | 39.3% | 43.1% |
| Rebounds | 37 | 36 |
| Assists | 10 | 13 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 10 |
| Pts off Turnovers | -3 | 17 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 9 | 2 |
| Pts in the Paint | 32 | 34 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 10 |
| Bench Pts | 27 | 36 |
First Half:
The Holy Cross Saints faced a challenging matchup against Aquinas College at the Sturrus Center. Struggling with their shooting early on, the Saints finished the first half with just 30 points, trailing by 8 points (30-38) at halftime. Phil Robles ii (South Bend, IN Purdue Fort Wayne) led the Saints in scoring during the opening half with 7 points, shooting 3-of-7 from the field and hitting 1-of-2 from three-point range. Justin O'Neal (Dayton,OH Dunbar HS) added 4 points, while Nash Hostetler (Dublin,OHDublin Coffman HS) and AJ Roseman (Indianapolis, IN Bishop Chatard HS) each contributed 4 points off the bench. Despite a solid defensive effort, Holy Cross found it difficult to convert on offense, shooting 41.9% from the field but only 28.6% from beyond the arc.
Second Half:
In the second half, the Saints continued to battle but were unable to close the gap as Aquinas extended their lead. O'Neal stepped up his performance, scoring 8 points in the half, while Davide Brembilla (Alghero, Italy/ Don Bosco Prep) added 6 points. However, Holy Cross struggled with their shooting, hitting only 36% of their attempts from the field and a dismal 16.7% from three-point range. Despite their efforts, the Saints fell short, finishing the game with a final score of 58-78.
GAME DETAILS:
- Score: Holy Cross 58, Aquinas (MI) 78
- Records: Holy Cross (2-3) | Aquinas (MI) (2-1)
- Location: Sturrus Center | Grand Rapids, MI
SCORING SUMMARY:
- Davide Brembilla – 13 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3PT, 2-4 FT)
- Justin O'Neal – 12 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3PT, 3-4 FT)
- Phil Robles ii – 10 points (4-12 FG, 2-5 3PT, 0-0 FT)
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE:
- Holy Cross shot 39.3% from the field and 71.4% from three
- Aquinas shot 43.1% from the field and 34.8% from three
- The Saints outrebounded 37-36
- Holy Cross struggled with turnovers, committing 19, while Aquinas had 10
NEXT TIME OUT:
The Saints will look to bounce back in their next contest as they host Bethel University on Friday, November 15, 2024, with tip-off scheduled for 6:00 PM EST.