LEWISBURG, Pa. (AP) Gerrale Gates had 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead five Holy Cross players in double figures as the Crusaders defeated Bucknell 78-72 on Saturday. Kyrell Luc added 14 points for the Crusaders. Bo Montgomery chipped in 13, Judson Martindale scored 10 and Caleb Kenney had 10. Luc also had six assists.

Xander Rice had 21 points for the Bison (6-20, 3-11 Patriot League). Andrew Funk added 16 points. Jake van der Heijden had 10 points.

The Crusaders evened the season series against the Bison. Bucknell defeated Holy Cross 68-65 on Jan. 22.

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