MacDonald scores 35 as Navy downs Holy Cross 80-70

Published Jan. 10, 2024 10:19 p.m. ET

Associated Press

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Mac MacDonald scored a career-high 35 points and made seven 3-pointers as Navy beat Holy Cross 80-70 on Wednesday night.

MacDonald was 13 of 20 shooting, including 7 for 11 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 3 from the line for the Midshipmen (6-8, 2-1 Patriot League). Austin Benigni scored 17 points, shooting 4 of 14 from the field and 9 for 11 from the line. Mike Woods was 4 of 6 shooting and 5 of 7 from the free throw line to finish with 13 points.

Joseph Octave led the way for the Crusaders (3-13, 0-3) with 20 points and nine rebounds. Will Batchelder added 15 points for Holy Cross. Caleb Kenney also put up 14 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks.

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