Holy Cross WBB race past Judson

by | Feb 9, 2025 | Basketball, College Sports, Headlines, Holy Cross College

First Half:

The Holy Cross College women’s basketball team delivered a dominant first half against Judson University, heading into the break with a commanding 58-16 lead. The Saints’ offense was firing on all cylinders, led by Allie Caldwell (Zionsville, IN / Zionsville HS), who put on a scoring clinic with 18 points, shooting 5-of-7 from the field, including a perfect 4-for-4 from three and the free-throw line. Grace Adams (Elkhart, IN / Penn HS) was a force in the paint, nearly securing a first-half double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Jordyn Smith (Granger, IN / Penn HS) contributed 7 points and 2 assists, while Lilly Toppen (DeMotte, IN / Kankakee Valley HS) knocked down two three-pointers to total 6 points off the bench. Audrey Tallent (Plainfield, IN / Plainfield HS) remained efficient, scoring 5 points on 2-for-2 shooting, and Kaiden Hanley (Macy, IN / North Miami HS) added 4 points and 3 rebounds. The Saints’ defense was equally impressive, holding Judson to just 16 first-half points, applying relentless pressure and controlling the boards.

Second Half: 

The Holy Cross College women’s basketball team delivered a dominant 107-42 victory over Judson University, outscoring their opponent 49-26 in the second half to seal the win. The Saints erupted for 35 points in the third quarter, shooting an efficient 16-of-26 from the field, with Allie Caldwell adding 7 points, while Grace Adams and Kaiden Hanley each contributed 6. Defensively, the Saints forced 8 steals, with Jordyn Smith and Audrey Tallent leading the way. In the fourth quarter, Holy Cross continued to control the game, adding 14 more points while securing 13 rebounds. Kaiden Hanley and Elizabeth Edmonds (Argos, Indiana / Argos High School) each scored 4 points, and Grace Adams and Audrey Tallent chipped in 2 apiece. Caldwell led the Saints with 25 points, while Adams recorded a double-double with 24 points and 15 rebounds. Jordyn Smith added 11 points and 4 assists, and Hanley contributed 14 points and 8 rebounds.

Holy Cross College would like to extend a huge congratulations to Grace Adams for breaking the program’s career rebounding record in tonight’s dominant 107-42 victory over Judson University! Adams, who finished the game with 24 points and 15 rebounds, has been a force on the boards throughout her career, and this milestone is a testament to her hard work, dedication, and relentless effort on the court.

GAME DETAILS 

Score: Holy Cross defeated Judson University 107-42

Records: Holy Cross (15-9) | Judson University(6-18) 

Location: McKenna Arena, Notre Dame, IN

 

SCORING SUMMARY

Allie Caldwell – 25 points, 5-5 3PM

Grace Adams – 24 points, 11-18 FGM   

Jordyn Smith– 11 points, 5-11 FGM

 

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE 

The Saints had 72 points from the paint 

The Saints went 53.6% from the field, 45% from the three-point line, and 61.5% from the free-throw line

Holy Cross won the rebound battle 51-26

The Saints had a total of 19 steals

 

NEXT TIME OUT

The Saints will continue games when they take on Olivet Nazarene away on Wednesday, February 12, tipoff set for 5:30pm. 

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