Navy defeats Holy Cross 58-65
Navy Edges Holy Cross in Conference Showdown, 65-58
The Hart Center was the site of a thrilling conference matchup on Monday evening as Navy (AWAY) edged Holy Cross (HOME) by a margin of seven points, 65-58.
As the visiting team took an early lead, it seemed that the home crowd would be in for a long night. However, Holy Cross quickly narrowed the gap to just five points with less than two minutes remaining in the first half. The visitors, however, responded with a 13-point lead at one point, showcasing their ability to weather any storm.
At halftime, Navy held a slim 21-28 advantage, setting the stage for an intense second half. The away team's bench proved to be a significant factor in the contest, as they outscored Holy Cross 20-5 in the third quarter. This surge propelled Navy into a comfortable lead, which they maintained throughout the final period.
The game was a testament to the strength of both teams' offenses, with each side displaying their ability to score from various angles. However, it was the Navy defense that ultimately proved to be the deciding factor, holding Holy Cross to just 24 points in the second half.
Austin Benigni led Navy's offense with 23 points on 31.6% shooting from the field, while Aidan Kehoe chipped in with 18 points and nine rebounds. The duo formed a formidable attacking force that proved too much for the home team to handle.
For Holy Cross, Tyler Boston was the star of the show, scoring 16 points on 38.5% shooting. He also contributed six rebounds and four assists, but ultimately fell short in leading his team to victory.
The win propels Navy up the conference standings, while Holy Cross looks to bounce back from its first loss of the season.
Game Statistics
Holy Cross (HOME)
* Field Goals: 20/55 (36.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 13/31 (41.9%)
* 3-Point FG: 7/24 (29.0%)
* Free Throws: 11/14 (79.0%)
* Rebounds: 32
* Assists: 15
* Turnovers: 12
* Steals: 5
* Blocks: 1
* Total Fouls: 16
* Total Points: 58
Navy (AWAY)
* Field Goals: 24/50 (48.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 22/38 (57.9%)
* 3-Point FG: 2/12 (17.0%)
* Free Throws: 15/18 (83.0%)
* Rebounds: 32
* Assists: 13
* Turnovers: 10
* Steals: 6
* Blocks: 5
* Total Fouls: 16
* Total Points: 65