SOUTH BEND, Ind. (Interstat) — The Indiana University South Bend Titans will look to build on a recent road victory when they host the struggling Holy Cross (Ind.) Saints in an NAIA men’s basketball matchup on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.

The Titans (3-4) are coming off a 79-71 win at St. Ambrose (Iowa) last Saturday. Mark White led the way with 13 points and five rebounds in 22 minutes off the bench, continuing a stretch of solid contributions. Over his last five games, the guard is averaging 7.4 points and 3.4 rebounds per contest. Kyle Olagbegi added 14 points and Ethan Hill had 10 points with seven rebounds in the victory.

Holy Cross (1-6) seeks to halt a five-game skid, most recently falling 78-65 at St. Francis (Ill.) on Dec. 6. The Saints have not won since their season opener on Nov. 8. Guard Joey Garwood has been a bright spot, scoring a team-high 22 points in the loss to St. Francis. Jayden Sanders added 14 points and seven rebounds for the Saints, who have allowed an average of 82.3 points during their losing streak.

The Titans have shown resilience at the Student Activities Center this season, posting a 2-1 home record with wins over IU Northwest and St. Xavier (Ill.). Their offense has been potent, scoring 87 or more points in three games, but consistency remains a challenge.

For Holy Cross, finding secondary scoring behind Garwood and improving team defense will be critical. The Saints have been competitive, with four of their six losses coming by 10 points or fewer, but closing games has been an issue.

This non-conference contest represents an opportunity for both teams to gain momentum before their holiday breaks. IUSB will host Cornerstone on Dec. 20, while Holy Cross will not play again until hosting Aquinas (Mich.) on the same date.

Tipoff is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at the Student Activities Center.