(Originally posted Wed. at 10:13 p.m., links added at 7:19 a.m.)
Holy Cross 88, Army 38 -- The widest HC margin of victory in the Hart Center ever.
The Crusaders used a pair of 8-0 runs to build a lead in the first half, then closed the half on a 16-0 note, taking a 42-14 lead at the break.
Four of five starters were in double figures for Holy Cross, led by Torey Thomas, who had 21 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds and a pair of steals. Kevin Hamilton (15) Keith Simmons (12) and Tim Clifford (13) also in double figures for Holy Cross, which shot 32 of 59 (54.2 percent) from the field and hit 11 treys, four by Thomas.
At the other end of the floor, it was vintage Crusaders defense. Army finished with only 11 field goals, five in the first, six in the second half. For the game, Army shot 21.6 percent (11 of 51).
Lafayette 63, Colgate 55 -- Trailing 34-28 at the break, Lafayette opened the second half with a 9-0 run. The Raiders countered with a 9-0 spurt of their own. But Lafayette scored the next 13 points and went on to beat Colgate on its own floor.
Lafayette did not shoot well, hitting 21 of 53 (39.6 percent). But they were 19 of 23 from the free throw line while Colgate only shot 10 free throws (6-10) and went 8 for 31 (25.8 percent) in the second half.
Andrei Capusan led the Leopards with 18 points. Everest Schmidt (12) and Pat Betley (11) also reached double figures.
Mark Daniels posted a 16-point, 10-rebound double-double. But he only played 27 minutes due to foul trouble. Daniels had 4 personals. Jon Simon added 10 points for the Raiders.
(wrap also includes Lehigh game)
Lehigh 74, Navy 49 -- Lehigh shot 74 percent in the second half to bury the Mids, who trailed just 31-26 at the break.
The Mountain Hawks opened the second half on an 18-4 note and went on to hit 15 of its first 19 shots in the half. Navy was 1 for 11 to start the second half, finishing the half 8 for 34 (23.5 percent).
Jose Olivero led Lehigh with 18 points. Joe Knight added 14 and Kyle Neptune 13.
Matt Fannin was the only Mid in doublke figures. Fannin scored all of his 12 points in the first half.