Saints fall short against Lourdes University

The Holy Cross Saints faced off against Lourdes University at the Russell J. Ebeid Recreation Center on Saturday but ultimately fell short, losing 80-66. Despite a strong effort in the first half, the Saints couldn't keep pace with Lourdes' offense in the second half.

First Half:

The Saints showed early resilience, with Nash Hostetler (Dayton OH/Dublin Coffman HS) leading the charge. Hostetler scored an impressive 14 points on 6-for-7 shooting, including two three-pointers, helping keep the Saints close. Justin O'Neal (Dayton, OH/ Dunbar HS) contributed with 5 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Joey Garwood (Elkhart,IN/ Penn HS) made an impact off the bench with 5 points and 3 rebounds. The Saints fought hard on the boards but struggled with second-chance opportunities, giving Lourdes a slight edge going into halftime.

Second Half:

In the second half, the Saints started strong, with key contributions from Nash Hostetler, Justin O'Neal, and Phil Robles II (South Bend, IN/ Purdue Fort Wayne). Robles, quiet in the first half, added 7 points and displayed determination on both ends. Holy Cross improved its shooting, hitting 50% from the field and 45.5% from three-point range. However, Lourdes responded with a powerful offensive push, extending their lead and pulling away in the final minutes. Despite balanced scoring and effort from the Saints' roster, Lourdes' offensive consistency proved too much to overcome.

GAME DETAILS

Score: Lourdes University defeated Holy Cross 80-66  

Records: Holy Cross (1-1) | Lourdes University (2-0)  

Location: Russell J. Ebeid Recreation Center  

SCORING SUMMARY 

- Nash Hostetler – 21 points, 3 rebounds  

- Justin O'Neal – 13 points, 6 rebounds  

- Phil Robles II – 7 points, 3 rebounds  

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE 

- The Saints shot 46% from the field and 48% from three.  

- Lourdes shot 54% from the field and 40% from three.  

- Lourdes outrebounded Holy Cross 35-30.  

NEXT TIME OUT  

The Saints will look to bounce back on Tuesday, November 5th, when they host Kuyper College at 6:00 p.m. in another non-conference matchup.

The Holy Cross College Saints compete in eight intercollegiate sports for men and women. Holy Cross has produced 244 Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference All-Academic Team honors and 114 All-Conference members, and seven NAIA All-Americans. Founded in 1966, Holy Cross College is a Catholic, residential, coed, four-year institution of higher learning, offering an applied liberal arts curriculum. The mission of Holy Cross College is to educate and form global citizens with the competence to see and the courage to act.