Notre Dame, Ind.  The Holy Cross College men’s basketball team hosted Moody Bible Institute this afternoon in a non-conference matchup. The Saints jumped out to an early 5-0 lead and would never trail in the game. Holy Cross led 37-26 at half. Moody Bible battled back in the second half and cut the Saints lead to 49-41 with 8 minutes remaining. The Holy Cross defense would allow just 8 points in those final minutes to take the 61-49 victory. With the win, Holy Cross improves to 3-0, while Moody Bible drops to 0-4.

GAME DETAILS

Score: Holy Cross defeated Moody Bible 61-49

Records: Holy Cross (3-0) | MBI (0-4)

Location: McKenna Arena | Holy Cross College | Notre Dame, Ind.

SCORING SUMMARY

Jordan Montrose – 12 points, 7 rebounds, 4/7 FG

Justin O’Neal – 11 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 4/9 FG

Drew Mata – 10 points, 4/11 FG

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

The Saints shot 41% from the field and 23% from three

MB shot 30% from the field and 30% from three

Holy Cross won the rebound battle 45-35

NEXT TIME OUT

The Saints will continue their non-conference play when they take on Bethel University on Wednesday, November 15. Tipoff set for 6:00pm at Goshen College.