Holy Cross Crusaders Face Loyola (Md.) in Patriotic League Showdown
The Holy Cross men's basketball team returns home on Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 7:00 p.m. to face Loyola (Md.) in a pivotal Patriotic League matchup. Currently, Holy Cross holds an overall record of 6-16 and a 4-6 mark in league play, having won three straight games before falling at Colgate on Monday night. Senior forward Gerrale Gates has led the team with averages of 15.1 points and 8.3 rebounds per game, while freshman guard Kyrell Luc has contributed with 13.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.5 steals per contest. Loyola comes in with an overall record of 13-10 and a 7-5 mark in the league, led by junior guard Cam Spencer's 18.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 2.3 steals per game.
Key Takeaways:
- Holy Cross returns home to face Loyola (Md.) on Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 7:00 p.m. in a Patriotic League matchup.
- Loyola's junior guard Cam Spencer leads the team with averages of 18.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 2.3 steals per game.
- Senior forward Gerrale Gates has led Holy Cross with averages of 15.1 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.
- Freshman guard Kyrell Luc has contributed to the team with 13.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.5 steals per contest.
- Holy Cross holds the lead in blocked shots (4.0 blocks per game) and stands fourth in steals (6.4 steals per game) in the league.
- Holy Cross has won four games in a row before their loss at Colgate, while Loyola has dropped three of their last four games.
- The game will be broadcast live by the Patriot League on ESPN+.
Statistics:
- Holy Cross has an overall record of 6-16 and a 4-6 mark in Patriotic League play.
- Loyola has an overall record of 13-10 with a 7-5 mark in the Patriotic League.
- Gerrale Gates is 72.3% from the free-throw line.
- Kyrell Luc averages 1.5 steals per game.
- Cam Spencer makes 86.7% of his free throws.
Sources:
- Holy Cross men's basketball team
- ESPN+