Alexander’s 38 Points Leads Holy Cross Past Sacred Heart 72-67

Thursday, December 22, 2016

Joe Calabro, GoLocalWorcester Sports Team

Malachi Alexander poured in a career high 38 points

Malachi Alexander poured in a career high 38 points and also grabbed ten rebounds leading the Holy Cross Crusaders to a 72-67 road win over Sacred Heart on Wednesday night.

The win improves Holy Cross to 5-7 overall with only one game left until conference play begins.

Alexander For the Win

Holy Cross led 65-57 with 3:34 to play in the game before Sacred Heart used a 10-2 run to tie the game at 67 with 44 seconds left.

On the Crusaders next possession it was Alexander to converted a layup to put Holy Cross in the lead for good, 69-67.

Karl Charles knocked down two free throws and Alexander converted one of two free throws to give the Crusaders the 72-67 win.

The Leaders

Alexander led the Crusaders with 38 points on 13 of 17 shooting from the field and grabbing ten rebounds.

Robert Champion added ten points for Holy Cross.

Next up

Holy Cross returns to action on Friday, December 23 when they host Marist at the Hart Center.

Tip-off is set for 12 p.m.

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March 1, 1975

Holy Cross vs Army - The final game at the Worcester Auditorium

Holy Cross beat Army 89-73 in the final game at the Worcester Auditorium.

The Crusaders were coached by George Blaney and went 229-64 in the building all-time.

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Feb, 14, 2001

Holy Cross vs Navy

Holy Cross clinches the programs first ever Patriot League Regular season title beating Navy 77-67 on the road.

Josh Sankes led Holy Cross that season.

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March 9, 2001

Holy Cross vs. Navy - Patriot League Championship

Holy Cross beats Navy 68-64 in overtime to win the Patriot League Championship.

Ralph Willard was the head coach.

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March 9, 2007

Bucknell vs Holy Cross - Patriot League Championship

The Crusaders hosted the Patriot League Championship game at the Hart Center and defeated Bucknell 74-66.

Keith Simmons led Holy Cross in the game.

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March 10, 1993

Holy Cross vs Bucknell - Patriot League Championship

The Crusaders won their first Patriot league title beating Bucknell 98-73.

Rob Feaster was named tournament MVP after pouring in 66 points and recording 9 steals in three games.

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March 5, 1977

Holy Cross vs. #8 Providence in ECAC Championship

Holy Cross defeated Providence 68-67 on a buzzer beater by Chris Potter to win ECAC Championship and advance to NCAA Tournament for first time in 21 years.