Jaguars Defeated by Saints in CCAC Women's Basketball

NOTRE DAME, IN—Two teams next to each other in the CCAC standings battled Saturday with Governors State falling to Holy Cross, 63-56, at McKenna Arena. With the win, Holy Cross managed a split of the season series and remains ahead of GSU in the chase for a CCAC playoff berth.

GSU (7-16, 6-10 CCAC) started the afternoon with a strong first quarter, jumping out to an 18-14 lead. With the teams tied at 24-24 at halftime, HCC pulled away for good in the third quarter, outscoring GSU by a 19-11 count.

Sharnita Breeze registered team-highs with 17 points and seven rebounds. The senior from Justice, Illinois is now just 22 points shy of 1,000 for her career. Kennedy Weigt produced nine points, hitting three 3-pointers. Guard Ce'niyah Hampton returned from an injury stint for her first appearance since November 23.

Holy Cross (13-11, 8-9) was led by the backcourt combo of Jordyn Smith (15 points) and Jayda Miller (14 points).

"Breezy and Kennedy had great games for us, but we need to be more disciplined as a team," said GSU Head Coach Tonishea Mack.

GSU will play five of its last six games at home, starting Monday against IU Northwest.