Saints Take Home Big Win in Home Opener
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mount Vernon Nazarene (OH)
0-1, 0-0
|
12 | 13 | 29 | 11 | 65 |
|
Holy Cross
1-0, 0-0
|
14 | 11 | 33 | 22 | 80 |
Mount Vernon Nazarene (OH)
| Game Statistics | Mount Vernon Nazarene (OH) | Holy Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (21-64) | (26-69) |
| Field Goal % | 32.8% | 37.7% |
| Rebounds | 43 | 49 |
| Assists | 12 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 9 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 2 | 17 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 11 | 6 |
| Pts in the Paint | 28 | 38 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 14 | 7 |
First Half:
The Saints had a close game going into halftime being tied 25-25 against Mount Vernon Nazarene. Sophomore standout Lilly Toppen (Demotte, IN/ Kankakee Valley HS) made a huge impact, hitting 3 of 7 from inside the arc and finishing the first half with an impressive 6 points. Senior Grace Adams (Elkhart, IN/Penn HS) also contributed for the Saints in first half, adding 9 points with a solid shooting performance, going 3 for 4 from the free-throw line.
The team's defense was stifling, with Grace Adams grabbing 9 rebounds—6 of which were defensive—helping to limit Mount Vernon's second-chance opportunities.
Second Half:
The energy on the court surged in the second half as the Saints gained more momentum. Senior Jordyn Smith (Granger, IN/ Penn HS) gained 9 points for the team in the second half going 3-3 from the free throw line the rest of her points came from within the paint. Kayliana Hammel (New Haven, IN/Bishop Dwenger HS) also put points up for the Saints in the second half, finishing with 7 points going 1-2 from both the 3-point line and the field. She finished the game going 6-6 from the free-throw line.
The Saints continued to extend their lead, demonstrating their depth and drive as the game progressed. Contributions from the bench were crucial, maintaining the momentum and ensuring a well-rounded team effort. The Saints would go on to win the game 80-65.
GAME DETAILS
Score: Holy Cross defeated Mount Vernon Nazarene 80-65
Records: Holy Cross (1-1) | MVN (1-2)
Location: McKenna Arena | Holy Cross College | Notre Dame, Ind.
SCORING SUMMARY
Grace Adams – 24 points, 6/8 FTM
Allie Caldwell – 14 points, 3-4 FTM-A
Kayliana Hammel – 11 points, 6-6 FTM-A
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
The Saints had 38 points from the paint
Holy Cross won the rebound battle 49-43
NEXT TIME OUT
The Saints will continue their non-conference play when they host IU Kokomo on Tuesday, November 5, tipoff set for 6:00pm.
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.