Holy Cross Basketball Announces 2019-20 Schedule

Thursday, September 05, 2019

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Holy Cross basketball announces schedule

Holy Cross men’s basketball coach Brett Nelson announced the 2019-20 schedule.

The Crusaders will play 14 games against teams who posted winning records and last year and eight games against schools who made the postseason.

“We are excited to get the season underway and look forward to facing a challenging schedule. We will take on some very good programs in non-conference play, and know that those games will help prepare us for everything we will face in the Patriot League,” said Nelson.

Holy Cross will be entering its first year under Nelson.

Last season, Holy Cross finished with an overall record of 16-17.

The Schedule

The Crusaders’ non-conference slate will be highlighted by a trip to Big Ten power Maryland, in addition to home games with reigning CAA tournament champion Northeastern and defending Ivy League regular season co-champion Harvard.

Holy Cross will also take part in the Boca Raton Beach Classic, where it will face Florida Atlantic and San Diego on the road, along with two games in Boca Raton, Fla., against Hofstra and either Canisius or Mercer.

In Patriot League play, The Crusaders will have home-and-home series against each of the nine other teams in the conference.

The league schedule is highlighted by contests against defending Patriot League champion Colgate and Turnpike Trophy rival Boston University.

Related Slideshow: 10 Biggest Games in Holy Cross Basketball History

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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.