Holy Cross 58, at Bucknell 55

LEWISBURG, Pa. (Interstat) — In a defensive struggle defined by precision at the free-throw line and a pivotal final minute, Holy Cross edged Bucknell 58-55 in a Patriot League women’s basketball opener for both teams Wednesday afternoon at Sojka Pavilion. The contest, which saw neither team lead by more than seven points, was ultimately decided at the charity stripe. Holy Cross converted 15 of 16 free throws, a stark contrast to Bucknell’s 8-for-11 performance. That disparity proved decisive in a game where every possession carried weight. Holy Cross improved to 7-5 overall and 1-0 in conference play, while Bucknell fell… Read more...