Caldwell scores 13 to carry Army over Holy Cross 69-65
WEST POINT, N.Y. -- — Josh Caldwell had 13 points as Army held on to beat Holy Cross 69-65 on Saturday.
Lonnie Grayson had 12 points and six rebounds for Army (10-6, 6-5 Patriot League). Alex King added 11 points. Jalen Rucker had 10 points.
Army dominated the first half and led 41-24 at the break. Holy Cross mounted a charge in the second half, scoring 41 but coming up just short. The Crusaders’ 24 points in the first half were a season low for the team.
Austin Butler had 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Crusaders (3-11, 3-11). Matt Faw added 19 points. Gerrale Gates had eight rebounds and three blocks.
The Black Knights improve to 2-1 against the Crusaders on the season. In the most recent matchup, Holy Cross defeated Army 70-61 on Jan. 10.
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2020-2021 Patriot League Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Lafayette | 9-5 | - | 9-6 |
Bucknell | 4-6 | 3 | 5-7 |
Lehigh | 4-10 | 5 | 4-11 |
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
Colgate | 11-1 | - | 14-2 |
Army | 7-7 | 5 | 12-10 |
Boston University | 6-10 | 7 | 7-11 |
Holy Cross | 5-11 | 8 | 5-11 |
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
Navy | 12-1 | - | 15-3 |
American | 4-5 | 6 | 4-6 |
Loyola (MD) | 4-10 | 8.5 | 6-11 |