Trio leads Holy Cross to 69-66 victory over Lehigh in OT
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- — Joseph Octave had 14 points, Caleb Kenney scored 13 and Joe Nugent hit a go-ahead 3-pointer in overtime to rally Holy Cross to a 69-66 victory over Lehigh 69-66 on Saturday night.
Octave added nine rebounds for the Crusaders (4-13, 1/3 Patriot League). Caleb Kenney added 13 points while shooting 6 of 12 from the field, and they also had nine rebounds and three blocks. A.J. Wills finished 6 of 12 from the field to finish with 12 points. Nugent gave Holy Cross the lead with 51 seconds to go and the Crusaders made 3 of 4 free throws from there to clinch it.
Dominic Parolin led the way for the Mountain Hawks (4-11, 1-3) with 15 points and eight rebounds. Nasir Whitlock added 15 points and hit a jumper with five seconds left, forcing OT tied at 62. Jalin Sinclair recorded 12 points, four assists and two steals.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Dave Fernandez
- Martin Spencer
- Michael Nardone
2023-24 Patriot League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate | 16-2 | - | 25-10 |
| American University | 10-8 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Boston University | 10-8 | 6 | 16-17 |
| Bucknell | 10-8 | 6 | 14-19 |
| Lafayette | 10-8 | 6 | 11-21 |
| Lehigh | 9-9 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Navy | 8-10 | 8 | 13-18 |
| Army | 6-12 | 10 | 10-22 |
| Holy Cross | 6-12 | 10 | 10-23 |
| Loyola Maryland | 5-13 | 11 | 7-25 |
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