Grandison’s Back-to-Back Threes Lift Holy Cross Over Army 70-66

Thursday, January 18, 2018

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Jacob Grandison

Freshman Jacob Grandison knocked down back-to-back three-point field goals in the final two minutes to lift the Holy Cross Crusaders over Army West Point 70-66 on Wednesday night at the Hart Center.

Grandison finished the game with nine points on 3 of 6 shooting from three in the game.

Holy Cross shot 40% from three overall in the game.

The win improves the Crusaders to 5-13 overall and 2-5 in the Patriot League.

Holy Cross Wins it in Final Minutes

Holy Cross trailed Army 64-62 with under two minutes to play in the game before Grandison knocked down back-to-back three-pointers to give the Crusaders a 68-64 with 38.2 seconds left.

The Black Knights cut the Crusaders lead to 68-66 with under 20 seconds left before Holy Cross’ senior guard Patrick Benzan knocked down two free throws with 18.9 seconds left to seal the win.

The Crusaders were led by Jehyve Floyd, who poured in 18 points and grabbed nine rebounds and four blocked shots.

Next Up

Holy Cross returns to action on Saturday, January 20 when they visit Bucknell.

Game time 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.

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.

PHOTO: College Hoop Hits

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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.