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Holy Cross Falls 68-63 Against Fairfield - Game Recap

Fairfield got 23 points from Jesus Cruz as they ran past Holy Cross 68-63 on Tuesday at Hart Recreation Center.

Fairfield got 13 points from Taj Benning and another 8 points from Landon Taliaferro. Taj Benning contributed 4 assists, while Wassef Methnani cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Holy Cross got 16 points from Drew Lowder in a losing cause and another 14 points from Connor Niego. Drew Lowder contributed 6 assists for them, while Blake Verbeek had 8 rebounds.

Fairfield led at halftime, 34-32.

Fairfield heads into a battle against Loyola-Maryland. Holy Cross, meanwhile, will have their next action against Northeastern.