Saints take home massive win against Michigan-Dearborn

The Holy Cross women's basketball team continued their non-conference play on the road, taking on the University of Michigan-Dearborn at the UM-Dearborn Fieldhouse. The Saints delivered a strong offensive performance, scoring a season-high 90 points to claim a decisive 90-52 victory.

The Saints set the tone early, shooting an impressive 60% from the field in the first quarter, which gave them a commanding 28-point start. Grace Adams (Elkhart, IN/ Penn HS) contributed 6 points and 5 rebounds, while Jordyn Smith (Granger, IN Penn HS) added 7 points with efficient shooting to help establish the early lead.

In the second quarter, Holy Cross maintained momentum, shooting 53.8% from the field. La'Bria Austin (Buchanan, MI/ Buchanan HS) provided a boost off the bench with 5 points, and Brooke Lindesmith added 4 points and 2 rebounds. By halftime, the Saints held a solid lead, totaling 47 points despite a few turnovers.

The third quarter saw a slight dip in field goal percentage, but the Saints stayed aggressive. Grace Adams continued her stellar performance with 7 points and 6 rebounds, while Lindesmith went a perfect 4-for-4 from the free-throw line, adding another 6 points. Holy Cross ended the third quarter with the lead.

In the fourth quarter, the Saints finished strong, shooting 62.5% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc. Audrey Tallent led the charge in the final stretch, scoring 8 points, including two three-pointers, to keep Michigan-Dearborn at bay and secure the victory.

GAME DETAILS

- Score: Holy Cross defeats Michigan-Dearborn 90-52

- Records: Holy Cross (2-2) | Michigan-Dearborn (0-4)

- Location: UM-Dearborn Fieldhouse | Dearborn, Michigan

SCORING SUMMARY

- Grace Adams – 19 points, 11 rebounds, 9/13 FG

- Audrey Tallent (Plainfield,IN/ Plainfield HS) – 15 points, 3 rebounds, 6/8 FG

- Jordyn Smith – 12 points, 3 assists, 5/9 FG

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

- The Saints shot 51.5% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range.

- They excelled from the free-throw line, shooting 81.3%.

- Holy Cross won the rebound battle 46-40.

NEXT TIME OUT

The Saints will return home to face the Goshen Maple Leafs in their next non-conference matchup. Tip-off is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, at 6:00 pm.

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.