WORCESTER, Mass. (Interstat) — Holy Cross escaped with a 46-45 victory over Vermont in a non-divisional women’s basketball game Tuesday at Hart Recreation Center.

The Crusaders built a 28-24 halftime lead but managed only five points in the third quarter, allowing Vermont to take a narrow lead. Holy Cross outscored the Catamounts 13-10 in the final period to secure the win. Mary-Elizabeth Donnelly led Holy Cross with nine points and 10 rebounds. Simone Foreman added eight points and 10 rebounds.

The victory evened Holy Cross’s season record at 5-5. Vermont, which got 14 points in the first quarter but was held to 10 or 11 in each subsequent period, fell in a tight defensive contest.