Holy Cross Crusaders

Walker helps Loyola-Maryland hold off Holy Cross, 65-62 (Jan 25, 2017)

Published Jan. 25, 2017 10:44 p.m. ET

BALTIMORE (AP) Andre Walker converted four straight from the free throw line in the final :28 seconds to preserve Loyola University-Maryland's 65-62 win over Holy Cross in a battle of Jesuit schools from the Patriot League on Wednesday night.

Andrew Kostecka hit a 3-pointer with 12 minutes left in the first half to give Loyola the lead and the Greyhounds maintained single-digit advantage the rest of the way. Holy Cross got within two points twice in the final minute, but no closer.

Kostecka finished with a career-high 20 points to lead Loyola (10-10, 4-5 Patriot), hitting all five of his shots from the field, including a 4-for-4 stretch from beyond the 3-point line. Jarrad Jones finished with 14 points and Cam Gregory added another 10 points and grabbed seven rebounds.

Malachi Alexander scored 20 points to lead the Crusaders (11-11, 5-4). Robert Champion added 17 points off the bench.

Get more from Holy Cross Crusaders Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more

in this topic

Holy Cross Crusaders