HAMILTON, N.Y. (Interstat) — Colgate held off Holy Cross for a 79-74 men’s basketball victory Wednesday night at Cotterell Court.

The Raiders improved to 13-9 overall, while the Crusaders fell to 8-14.

Holy Cross led 33-35 at halftime, but Colgate used a 44-41 second-half advantage to secure the win. Tyler Boston led all scorers with 20 points for Holy Cross. Jalen Cox paced Colgate with 16 points and eight assists.

Colgate’s efficiency proved decisive, as it scored 14 fastbreak points to Holy Cross’s none and outrebounded the Crusaders on the offensive glass, 9-2. Both teams finished with 67 possessions.