South Bend Times

Saints Get Comeback Win Over Eagles

The Holy Cross women's basketball team continued their conference play when they traveled to Judson University to take on the Eagles this afternoon. Both teams had a slow start offensively in the first quarter. Jordyn Smith was the leading scorer, with 5 points in the first quarter. The Saints would trail 13-10 going into the second quarter. In the second quarter, Neva Longhofer stepped up off the bench for the Saints and was able to score 5 points in the quarter, but the Saints would still trail 27-20 going into the half. The Saints kept themselves in this game with their ability to outrebound the Eagles. Grace Adams led the way with 15 rebounds in the game. The Saints outscored the Eagles 17-16 in the third quarter and would still trail 43-37 going into the fourth quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Saints took over offensively with Jordyn Smith and Grace Adams leading the way with their fourth quarter scoring. The Saints would outscore the Eagles 29-16 in the fourth quarter. The Saints fourth quarter effort would complete the comeback and give them the 66-59 victory. With the win, Holy Cross improves to 4-5 overall and 2-2 in conference play, while Judson University drops to 2-4 and 1-2. 

GAME DETAILS

Score: Holy Cross defeats Judson University 66-59

Records: Holy Cross (4-5) | Judson University (2-4)

Location: Lindner Fitness Center | Judson University | Elgin, IL

SCORING SUMMARY

Jordyn Smith – 21 points, 4 rebounds, 5/12 FG

Grace Adams – 16 points, 15 rebounds, 6/17 FG

Lauren Morris – 9 points, 3 steals, 3/10 FG

 

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

The Saints shot 27% from the field and 29 % from three

The Eagles shot 38% from the field and 33% from three

The Saints won the rebound battle 45-43

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