Holy Cross Basketball Announces 2017-18 Non-Conference Schedule
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
The schedule includes three games against non-league opponents that played in the postseason last year, and as many as six teams who posted winning records in 2016-2017.
“It is important for us to prepare our team for Patriot League play with a tough non-conference schedule. The challenges and opportunities of this non-league schedule should set up our team for conference play and help us play our best basketball late in the year,” said Holy Cross head coach Bill Carmody.
Home Games
The Crusaders will play five non-conference home games starting with an exhibition game against Assumption on November 1.
Holy Cross will play their regular season home opener on November 16 against Harvard before closing out the month of November with a game against Albany on November 25.
The Crusaders final two non-conference home games come on Saturday, December 9 against New Hampshire and Tuesday, December 19 against Iona.
Away Games
The Crusaders open their road schedule on Friday, November 10 against Sacred Heart.
Holy Cross will then visit the University of Rhode Island on Sunday, November 19. The Rams won the A-10 Championship last season and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament
The Crusaders will then visit Fairleigh Dickinson on November 22.
Holy Cross’ final two non-conference road games come on Wednesday, December 6 against Massachusetts and Friday, December 22 against Siena.
Basketball Hall of Fame Belfast Classic
The Crusaders will travel to Belfast, Northern Ireland for two games as part of the Basketball Hall of Fame Belfast Classic.
On December 1, the Crusaders will face Manhattan. Holy Cross will then either play La Salle or Towson on December 2.
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