Men's Basketball falls to Bethel University
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bethel (IN)
6-0, 0-0
|
37 | 39 | 76 |
|
Holy Cross
2-4, 0-0
|
23 | 33 | 56 |
Bethel (IN)
| Game Statistics | Bethel (IN) | Holy Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (28-49) | (18-58) |
| Field Goal % | 57.1% | 31.0% |
| Rebounds | 36 | 31 |
| Assists | 6 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 10 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 16 | 6 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 4 | 11 |
| Pts in the Paint | 44 | 22 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 15 | 18 |
First Half:
The Holy Cross Saints faced a challenging matchup against Bethel University on their home court on Friday last week. Struggling with their shooting early on, the Saints finished the first half with just 30 points, trailing by 14 points (23-37) at halftime. Davide Brembilla (Alghero, Italy/ Don Bosco Prep) led the Saints in scoring during the opening half with 6 points, shooting 2-of-6 from the field, hitting 2-of-2 from free throw line, and gaining 3 defensive rebounds for the Saints. Nash Hostetler (Dublin,OH/ Dublin Coffman HS) added 4 points, while Aris Duni follwed up with 3 points for the half and 3 defensive rebounds Despite a strong defensive effort, Holy Cross found it difficult to convert on offense, shooting 29% from the field.
Second Half:
In the second half, the Saints continued to battle but were unable to close the gap as Bethel extended their lead. O'Neal stepped up his performance, scoring 12 points in the half.. However, Holy Cross struggled with their shooting, hitting only 33% of their attempts from the field and a dismal 14.3% from three-point range. Despite their efforts, the Saints fell short, finishing the game with a final score of 56-76.
GAME DETAILS:
- Score: Holy Cross 56, Bethel University 76
- Records: Holy Cross (2-4) | Bethel University (6-0)
- Location: Pfiel Center | Notre Dame, Indiana
SCORING SUMMARY:
Justin O'Neal – 14 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3PT, 3-4 FT)
Joey Garwood (Elkhart, IN/ Penn HS) – 12 points (4-12 FG, 4-5 FT)
AJ Roseman (Indianapolis, IN/ Bishop Chatard HS) – 10 points (3-11 FG, 2-3 FT)
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE:
- Holy Cross shot 31% from the field and 81.8% from free throw
- Bethel shot 57.1% from the field and 33.3% from three
- Bethel University outrebounded 36-30
- Holy Cross struggled with turnovers, committing 10, while Bethel University had 9
NEXT TIME OUT:
The Saints will look to bounce back in their next contest as they host Viterbo on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, with tip-off scheduled for 7:30 PM EST.