The Matchup
- The Greyhounds host the Crusaders on Sunday afternoon.
- This will be the 19th meeting between the two programs, with the Greyhounds losing the past six meetings.
A Look Back
- The Greyhounds finished the non-conference part of their schedule with five wins; which is the most for the Greyhounds since the 2012-13 season.
- The Greyhounds have already matched their win total from last season (5 wins), as they head into conference play.
- To begin conference play, the Greyhounds defeated Colgate 61-56 in overtime, to begin conference play 1-0 for the first time since the 2015-16 season.
In the Greyhounds win over Army, the Greyhounds shot 60.9% from the field, which is the second best in program history.
Looking Ahead
- The Greyhounds continue Patriot League play on Wednesday, when they Host Bucknell at 7:00 PM.
Scouting Holy Cross
- The Crusaders come into the matchup having won their first three conference matchups, and winning eight of their last nine games.
- The Crusaders have three players averaging double digits; Bronagh Power-Cassidy (12.6), Janelle Allen (10.9), and Lindsay Berger (10.2).
- The Crusaders are first in the Patriot League in scoring defense (52.3 points) and opponent field goal percentage (35.1%).
- Holy Cross received two first place votes in the Patriot League preseason poll and was picked to finish in third place in the league.
Therien Named to Patriot League Preseason Team
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Lex Therien was named to the Preseason All-Patriot League team prior to the start of the year.
- The sophomore forward made a big splash her freshman year, as she averaged 12.6 points, 10.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.
- She finished ninth in the Patriot League in scoring and finished first in rebounds per game.
- She was named Rookie of the Year and named to the All-League Second Team
By The Numbers
- The Greyhounds have been dominant on the boards this season, as they have out-rebounded opponents in 10 of 14 games this season.
- A reason for the Greyhounds early success has been scoring and turnovers. The Greyhounds are 6-1 on the season when winning the turnover margin, and also 7-1 when scoring over 60 points. They are also 5-2 when allowing 59 points or less.
Worth Noting
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Lex Therien currently ranks 35th in the country in rebounds per game as she is currently averaging 9.6 rebounds. She also ranks seventh in the Patriot League in points per game, for fourth in rebounds per game, and tied for second for most steals.
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Taleah Dixon ranks third in the Patriot League in scoring and is first in steals.
- Four freshman have been averaging 10 minutes per game.
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Lex Therien is the first player to be named to the Preseason All-Conference Team since 2018-19.
- The Greyhounds team this year features three international players, all coming over from Spain.
