Recap: Holy Cross Knights vs. Nazareth Kingsmen
The Holy Cross Knights had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They had to suffer through a rough 80-50 loss at the hands of Nazareth. Holy Cross found out winning isn't easy when you don't work as a unit and rack up nine fewer assists than your opponent.
Despite the loss, Holy Cross still got an impressive performance from Jacob Moreno, who scored 21 points. Avery Taitt-Christina was another key contributor, scoring 8 points along with 3 steals.
Leading Nazareth to victory were Halon Rawlins and Tristan Rogers. Rawlins scored 20 points along with 3 blocks, while Rogers went 6 for 8 from beyond the arc en route to 20 points and 5 assists. Another player making a difference was Aj Moody, who scored 10 points.
Holy Cross' defeat dropped their record down to 0-1. As for Nazareth, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Holy Cross will take on Cathedral Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Nazareth, their homestand continues as they prepare to take on Bishop Loughlin at 6:00 p.m. on December 12th.
