Dartmouth defeats Holy Cross 64-89

Dartmouth Dominates Holy Cross in Statement Win

The visiting Dartmouth Big Green delivered a resounding 89-64 victory over the Crusaders at the Hart Center, cruising to a 25-point win that will surely leave Holy Cross fans feeling disappointed.

The game was never really in doubt, as Dartmouth took an early 35-26 lead into halftime. The Big Green continued to pull away in the second half, with their largest lead stretching to 30 points on multiple occasions.

Kareem Thomas led the way for Dartmouth with 24 points, hitting all three of his three-point attempts and converting 69.2% of his field goal attempts. Cameron McNamee chipped in with nine points and seven rebounds, while Brandon Mitchell-Day dished out a team-high seven assists.

For Holy Cross, Tyler Boston paced the offense with 19 points, shooting 50.0% from the field and grabbing five rebounds. Aidan Richard added 11 points and four assists to his totals.

The game was marked by significant disparities in shot selection. Dartmouth's superior three-point shooting (14-24) and free throw efficiency (13/20) proved decisive factors, as they outscored Holy Cross 58-36 from beyond the arc and went 35.7% better at the line.

Ultimately, this non-conference matchup served as a statement win for Dartmouth, showcasing their depth and ability to dominate on both ends of the floor. The Big Green will look to build momentum heading into conference play, while Holy Cross will aim to rebound from this tough defeat.