American 76, at Holy Cross 67

WORCESTER, Mass. (Interstat) — Fueled by a dominant first half and a relentless interior attack, the American Eagles avenged a loss from two weeks prior by defeating the Holy Cross Crusaders 76-67 in a Patriot League men’s basketball game Saturday at the Hart Recreation Center. The Eagles, who improved to 13-8 overall, built a 14-point halftime lead and withstood a spirited second-half push from the Crusaders to secure their fourth consecutive conference victory. Holy Cross fell to 8-13. American’s decisive early advantage was constructed on the foundation of stifling defense and efficient scoring in the paint. The Eagles forced Holy… Read more...