Holy Cross builds big first-half lead, beats Lafayette 71-54

WORCESTER, Mass. — Karl Charles scored 20 points, Malachi Alexander hit four 3-pointers and had 19 points, and Holy Cross beat Lafayette 71-54 on Wednesday night. Holy Cross scored the first seven points of the game, went on a 15-0 run and led 33-13 at halftime behind Charles’ 11 points and Alexander’s 10. Lafayette was