Notre Dame, Ind. The Holy Cross women’s basketball hosted Indiana University Northwest this evening in McKenna Arena in a Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference matchup. Holy Cross would jump out to a 10-6 lead with a made layup by Grace Adams early in the match.
A late field goal in the first by IUN cut in to the lead as Holy Cross would lead 16-12 after the ten minutes. Holy Cross would extend their lead in the second quarter and outscore the Red Hawsk 24-18 to lead 40-30 entering halftime.
The Saints’ stifling defense would limit IUN to just 14 points in the third as they would enter the final quarter up 69-44. Holy Cross would continue their dominance on both sides of the ball in the final quarter, as they would cruise to the 84-60 victory. With the win, Holy Cross improves to 10-11 and 7-6 in conference play while IU Northwest stands at 11-9 and 8-5.
GAME DETAILS
Score: Holy Cross defeated IUN 84-60
Records: Holy Cross (10-11) | IUN (11-9)
McKenna Arena | Holy Cross College | Notre Dame, Ind.
SCORING SUMMARY
Grace Adams – 24 points, 15 rebounds, 12/18 FG
Lilly Toppen – 17 points, 5 rebounds, 5/9 3-pt FG
Kayliana Hammel – 12 points, 4/9 FG
Lauren Morris – 11 points, 4/7 FG
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
The Saints shot 46% from the field and 33% from three
IUN shot 32% from the field and 17% from three
NEXT TIME OUT
The Saints will return to action on Saturday, February 3when they host Calumet College of St. Joseph. Tipoff set for 1:00pm in McKenna Arena.