Holy Cross Edges Army 70-65

Thursday, February 15, 2018

GoLocalWorcester Sports Team

Patrick Benzan

The Holy Cross Crusaders men’s basketball team won its second straight game on Wednesday, beating Army 70-65 in West Point.

The win improves the Crusaders to 10-1 overall and 7-8 in the Patriot League.

Holy Cross Edges Army

The Crusaders trailed Army 65-64 with under a minute to play when guard Patrick Benzan drove to the basket and converted a layup to give Holy Cross a 66-65 lead.

On Army’s ensuing possession, the Crusaders forced a turnover which set up a breakaway dunk by Austin Butler to put Holy Cross up 68-65.

Butler would seal the win a few seconds later at the free throw line.

Holy Cross was led by freshman Caleb Green, who poured in 18 points.

Next up

Holy Cross returns to action Saturday, February 17 when they host Bucknell.

Game time is set for 12 p.m.

Related Slideshow: 10 Biggest Games in Holy Cross Basketball History

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10.

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.