WORCESTER, Mass. (Interstat) — The Holy Cross women’s basketball team used a dominant third quarter to pull away from Bucknell for a 63-41 victory Saturday at Hart Recreation Center.

The Crusaders, now 18-9, broke open a close game by outscoring the Bison 21-6 in the third period. Holy Cross was efficient, shooting 43% from the field and making 12 of 13 free throws. Mary-Elizabeth Donnelly led the Crusaders with 14 points and seven rebounds. Kaitlyn Flanagan added 12 points and six assists, while Simone Foreman and Meg Cahalan each scored 12.

Bucknell, which fell to 9-17, shot just 38% and was hampered by 14 turnovers. Reese Zemitis led the Bison with nine points. Holy Cross swept the regular-season series, having also won on Dec. 31.