FAIRFIELD, Conn. (Interstat) — Sacred Heart defeated Holy Cross 79-66 in a non-conference men’s basketball game Friday night at the William Pitt Center. The Pioneers built a double-digit lead in the first half and maintained control throughout, fueled by a 16-for-40 performance from 3-point range. Mekhi Conner led Sacred Heart with 18 points and six assists, while Anquan Hill added 16 points and two blocks. Tyler Boston scored a game-high 22 points for the Crusaders in the losing effort. Sacred Heart improved to 2-3, while Holy Cross fell to 1-5.