Notre Dame, Ind. The Holy Cross women’s basketball returned to Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference play when they hosted IU Northwest. A slow start plagued the Saints early as they found themselves down 10-4 midway through the 1st quarter. IUNW took a 26-14 lead after the first 10 minutes of action. Both teams would exchange baskets in the second quarter as the Saints entered halftime down 29-27. After a pair of Sara White free throws, Holy Cross battled back to 41-36 with six minutes remaining in the 3rd quarter. IUNW was able to end the 3rd quarter on a 19-0 run and take a 60-36 lead heading into the final quarter. The Saints had a comeback late but was unable to overcome the deficit, as they would fall 72-55. With the loss, Holy Cross stands at 12-10 overall and 7-8 in league play, while IUNW improves to 15-7 and 10-5.
MATCH DETAILS
Score: Holy Cross fell to IUNW 72-55
Records: Holy Cross (12-10) | IUNW (15-7)
Location: McKenna Arena | Holy Cross College | Notre Dame, Ind.
SCORING SUMMARY
Jordyn Smith – 11 points, 6 rebounds
Sara White – 8 points, 10 rebounds
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
The Saints shot 23% from the field and 7% from three
IUNW shot 47% from the field and 47% from three
Holy Cross lost the rebound battle 48-47
NEXT TIME OUT
The Saints take on Judson University on the road on Monday, January 31. Tipoff set for 6:00pm EST.