Women’s basketball defeats Holy Cross 73-61

The Lehigh women’s basketball team defeated Holy Cross 73-61 on Saturday afternoon in Stabler Arena. 

Coming off a 63-62 win against Loyola University Maryland and multiple roster changes after injuries, the Mountain Hawks (12-10, 8-4 Patriot League) held their lead against the Crusaders (14-9, 8-4 Patriot League) for 85% of the game. 

Sophomore forward Belle Bramer led the Mountain Hawks with 21 points, while junior forward Whitney Lind added 17 points. Junior guard Gracyn Lovette scored 13 points and senior forward Lily Fandre followed with 12 points. The four scored 63 out of Lehigh’s 73 total points.

Holy Cross’s senior forward Meg Cahalan led the Crusaders with 18 points. Senior guard Kaitlyn Flanagan followed with 14 points.

Lehigh shot 33% from beyond the arc, making 10 3-pointers and posted 20 points off of 21 Holy Cross turnovers. 

The Mountain Hawks will travel on the road to play American University on Wednesday.