Notre Dame, Ind. The Holy Cross men’s basketball team continued their conference play today, when they took on Roosevelt University in McKenna Arena. The Saints started off slow offensively and struggled to find their shots early in today’s game.
Despite the slow start, the Saints were able to bring it back within 10 points before halftime. The Saints would trail 31-21 going into halftime. The Saints came out of halftime ready to play and shot very efficiently in the half.
The Saints shot 45% from the field and 50% from three-point range. Phil Robles had a big second half and had 13 points in the game. Storm Cook was able to knock down some big three pointers to give the Saints the lead late in the game.
The Saints would come all the way back and tie the game and send it to overtime tied 61-61. In overtime, the Lakers were able to knock down their shots and ice the game with free throws. The Saints would fall short 75-68 and with the loss, Holy Cross drops to 11-11 overall and 7-8 in conference play, while the Lakers improve to 15-7 and 12-2.
GAME DETAILS
- Score: Roosevelt University defeats Holy Cross 75-68
- Records: Holy Cross (11-11) | Roosevelt University (15-7)
- Location: McKenna Arena | Holy Cross College | Notre Dame, IN
- SCORING SUMMARY
- Tommy Snyder – 25 points, 9 rebounds, 7/11 FG
- Storm Cook – 14 points, 2 assists, 3/8 3PT
- Phil Robles II – 13 points, 4 rebounds, 5/14 FG
- Beau Ludwick – 10 points, 3/6 FG
- INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
- The Saints shot 41% from the field and 30% from three
- The Lakers shot 47% from the field and 20% from three
- The Lakers won the rebound battle 37-31
- NEXT TIME OUT
The Saints will continue their conference play when they travel to Indiana University Northwest on Saturday, January 28th. Tipoff set for 4:00 pm.
