Grandison’s 25 Points Lead Holy Cross Past Iona 78-71

Monday, December 31, 2018

GoLocalWorcester Sports Team

Jacob Grandison poured in 25 points for Holy Cross

Jacob Grandison scored a career-high 25 points to lead the Holy Cross Crusaders past Iona 78-71 in the final game of the non-conference season on Sunday.

Grandson also grabbed nine rebounds and dished out eight assists in the game.

Holy Cross finishes the non-conference season with a record of 9-4 overall, while Iona falls to 2-9.

Holy Cross Holds Off Iona

Iona led by as much as eight points in the first half before holding a 26-22 lead with six minutes left in the half.

Holy Cross then went on an 18-4 run over the next five minutes to take a 40-30 lead with. Just over a minute to play.

The run was sparked by 12 points from Austin Butler.

The Crusaders would take a 40-33 lead into the half.

In the second half, Holy Cross held at least a ten point lead for the majority of play before a late run by Iona saw the Crusaders lead tried to four, 71-67 with under two minutes to go.

A layup by Butler then put the Crusaders back up by six, and Holy Cross held the Gaels to two of seven shooting down the stretch to pull out the victory.

Next Up

Holy Cross returns to action on Thursday, January 3 when they open Patriot League play against Loyola.

Game time is set for 7 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.

PHOTO: Tunnelbug/flickr

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9.

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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8.

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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7.

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.

PHOTO: Wikipedia

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6.

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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5.

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.