WORCESTER, Mass. (Interstat) — Holy Cross closed its regular season with a commanding 72-36 victory over Colgate in Patriot League women’s basketball Monday night at Hart Recreation Center.

The Crusaders, who improved to 21-9, never trailed, building a 19-8 lead after the first quarter and extending it to 36-18 by halftime. A 24-point third quarter sealed the win. Meg Cahalan led all scorers with 21 points for Holy Cross. Mary-Elizabeth Donnelly added 11 points and Kendall Eddy scored 10.

The Raiders, who finished 7-23, were led by Madison Schiller’s nine points. Holy Cross dominated inside with 34 points in the paint and scored 21 points off turnovers while limiting Colgate to just one. The Crusaders swept the season series.