WORCESTER, Mass. (Interstat) — Lehigh held off a late Holy Cross rally for a 60-57 victory in a Patriot League women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Hart Recreation Center.

The Mountain Hawks built a 35-30 halftime lead and maintained a narrow advantage throughout the second half. The Crusaders cut the deficit to a single possession in the final quarter but could not complete the comeback. The win evens Lehigh’s record at 7-7, while Holy Cross falls to 8-6. Attendance was 305.