Titans Edge Saints in NAIA Men’s Basketball Showdown
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (Interstat) — Kyle Olagbegi scored 25 points to lead Indiana-South Bend to an 87-83 men’s basketball victory over Holy Cross on Wednesday night. The Titans improved to 15-8 overall while the Saints fell to 6-16.
Indiana-South Bend used a decisive rebounding edge, 42-34, including 13 offensive boards, to secure the win despite shooting just 26 of 63 from the floor. Holy Cross was led by Jayden Sanders with 23 points and Callaghan Weatherspoon, who added 22 points and eight rebounds.
The Saints held a 41-33 lead after a high-scoring first quarter, but the Titans’ second-half defense and work on the glass proved the difference. Indiana-South Bend made 31 free throws on 42 attempts to seal the road victory.