Holy Cross Falls 68-60 to UMass at DCU Center

Monday, November 21, 2016

GoLocalWorcester Sports Team

Anthony Thompson poured in 14 points for Holy Cross in their loss.

In their first game at the DCU Center since 2011, the Holy Cross Crusaders fell 68-60 to the UMass Minutemen on Sunday afternoon.

“You know we had a real rough start and then we sort of settled down after whatever it was the first six minutes. We had 10 turnovers in the first half and then second half we went on a nice little stretch there, but give them credit. They just sort of wore us down,” said Holy Cross head coach Bill Carmody in his press conference after the game.

UMass improves to 3-1 on the year, while Holy Cross falls to 0-3 this season.

“I think we have a chance to do some things. I think I saw some good things out there and there are things that we can get better at,” Carmody said.

Holy Cross Falls Short

After the score was tied at the half, Holy Cross took their first lead, 31-29, following an Anthony Thompson three-pointer with 17-52 left to play in the game.

Over the next few minutes, the lead changed hands five times before UMass took control of the game using a 10-0 run, giving them a 44-35 lead with 12:40 left to play.

Over the next six minutes, Holy Cross wold go on a 15-6 run to tie the game at 50 with 6:45 to play in the game, before the Minutemen would use an 11-0 run to close the game.

For the game, UMass turned the ball over 23 times, but shot 50% from the field. By comparison, Holy Cross only shot 30% from the field.

The Leaders

Alexander and Thompson led the Crusaders with 14 points each, while Patrick Benzan followed up with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Alexander scored his points on 4 of 14 shooting from the field and 3 of 8 from the free throw line, while Thompson got his points on 4 of 10 shooting from the field and 4 of 7 from the free throw line.

Patrick Benzan had the best shooting night of the three, going 4 of 8 from the free throw line and hitting all four free throws.

Next Up

Holy Cross returns to action on Tuesday, November 22 when they visit Harvard.

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.

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Feb, 14, 2001

Holy Cross vs Navy

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Josh Sankes led Holy Cross that season.

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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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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.

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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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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.