BALTIMORE (Interstat) — A surging Holy Cross looks to continue its push toward the top of the Patriot League standings when it visits Loyola Maryland on Saturday in a women’s basketball rematch.

The Crusaders (18-9, 11-3 Patriot) enter Reitz Arena having won seven of their last eight games, including a 63-41 rout of Bucknell last Saturday. They currently sit in second place in the conference. The Greyhounds (12-15, 7-7), meanwhile, are looking to build momentum after a 58-49 victory over Colgate last Sunday snapped a two-game skid.

Holy Cross secured a 49-40 home win over Loyola Maryland just two weeks ago on Feb. 14. In that contest, the Crusaders’ defense held the Greyhounds to 30.2% shooting from the field.

A key player to watch for Holy Cross is Mary-Elizabeth Donnelly. The forward is coming off a strong performance against Bucknell, with 14 points and seven rebounds in 26 minutes. Over her last seven games, she has averaged 9.7 points and 5.0 rebounds, providing consistent interior presence.

Loyola Maryland will counter with forward Lex Therien, who leads the team in scoring in Patriot League play. Therien posted 14 points, six rebounds and three assists in the win over Colgate. She was held to seven points on 3-of-11 shooting in the first meeting with Holy Cross, a defensive effort the Crusaders will aim to replicate.

The Greyhounds, who are 8-5 at home this season, will need an efficient offensive performance to challenge a Holy Cross team that has held opponents under 50 points in four of its last five victories. Holy Cross has won the last four meetings between the programs.

Saturday’s game tips off at 2 p.m. EST and will be streamed on ESPN+. It is the final regular-season home game for Loyola Maryland. Holy Cross visits Boston University next Wednesday, while Loyola Maryland travels to Navy.