Holy Cross Takes Down Olivet Nazarene for the First Time in School History

The Saints set the tone early in the first quarter with sharp execution, shooting an impressive 66.7% from the field. Allie Caldwell (Zionsville, IN / Zionzville HS) made her presence felt inside, tallying six points and grabbing three rebounds, while La'Bria Austin (Buchanan, MI / Buchanan HS) came off the bench hot, dropping seven points on a perfect 3-for-3 shooting, including a clutch three-pointer. Grace Adams (Elkhart, IN / Penn HS) owned the glass with six rebounds, anchoring the Saints' defensive efforts. With seven assists fueling their offense, the Saints poured in 22 points and controlled the momentum heading into the second quarter.

Second Quarter

The Saints kept their foot on the gas in the second quarter, dropping 26 points on 52.6% shooting from the field. Brooke Lindesmith (Crown Point, IN / Crown Point HS) led the scoring surge with seven points, including a smooth triple, while Grace Adams showcased her versatility, adding six points and dominating the boards with five rebounds. Allie Caldwell stayed consistent, chipping in five points, including a three-pointer, while La'Bria Austin brought hustle off the bench, contributing four points and three rebounds. The Saints continued to share the rock with five assists and maintained their composure at the charity stripe, going a perfect 4-for-4. Their balanced attack helped maintain momentum heading into halftime.

Third Quarter

The Saints came out sharp in the third quarter, showcasing efficient offense and lockdown defense to add 25 points while shooting a blistering 72.7% from the field. Allie Caldwell led the charge with seven points, including a three-pointer and perfect trips to the free-throw line. Jordyn Smith (Granger, IN / Penn HS) chipped in five points with aggressive play, while Brooke Lindesmith showed poise at the stripe, sinking four free throws and adding three steals to spark the defense. Grace Adams contributed across the board with two points, two rebounds, and an assist, while Carly Spradling (Canal Fulton, OH / Northwest HS) made the most of her time in with a quick bucket. The Saints' energy and execution kept them firmly in control heading into the final frame.

Forth Quarter

The Saints closed out the game with a dominant fourth quarter, pouring in 28 points on 60.0% shooting from the floor and a stellar 90.0% from the free-throw line. La'Bria Austin was unstoppable off the bench, racking up 11 points, including a three-pointer and a perfect 4-for-4 at the stripe. Kayliana Hammel (New Haven, IN / Bishop Dwenger HS) added five points, showing grit with three clutch free throws. Allie Caldwell contributed four points and one rebound, while Grace Adams stayed steady with four points and two boards. The Saints' ball movement remained strong, with four assists, and their defense created opportunities, forcing turnovers to seal the victory in style.