Men's Basketball Starts 2023 With 86-67 Loss to Holy Cross

Notre Dame, IN.     The Judson University Men's Basketball Team played its first contest of 2023 on Wednesday as the Eagles came up short against Holy Cross 86-67. 

Leonard Wilson led the Eagles in scoring off the bench with 17 points and added three steals and a rebound. He went 5-12 from the field, including going 2-6 from downtown, and was 5-5 from the line. Javaris Wiggins led the starters in scoring with 15 points as he shot 6-9 from the field and made three free throws. He added four rebounds and two assists. Anterrious Rhyan had 12 points, including going a perfect 8-8 from the free throw line. Jack Keller scored seven points and added six rebounds as he was 3-6 from the field and 1-3 from downtown. Isiah Burd was 4-8 from the field as he finished with eight points and three boards. Thomas Donati had six rebounds off the bench for Judson. 

"Getting out-hustled and out-rebounded makes it difficult to beat a team like Holy Cross," said Head Coach Bruce Fields. "I have faith that we will play with greater intensity in our upcoming game." 

Judson hosts Indiana Northwest in CCAC conference play on Saturday at 3:00 p.m.