Holy Cross Falls to Boston University 61-55 in Patriot League Opener
Saturday, December 31, 2016
The Crusaders drop to 6-8 overall and 0-1 in Patriot League play.
Crusaders Fall Short
Holy Cross led 45-42 with 14:47 left in the game, but would only score three points over the next ten minutes.
In that time span, Boston University went on a 14-3 run to take a 56-48 lead with four minutes to play.
The Crusaders would get as close as three-points, 58-55 with 52 seconds to play following a Malachi Alexander three-point play, but would not score again the rest of the way.
Holy Cross shot just 31% from the field and 33% from three in the game, while Boston University shot 42%
The Leaders
Robert Champion led the Crusaders with 18 points and five rebounds as well as three steals in the game.
Next up
Holy Cross returns to action Monday, January 2 when they host Navy at the Hart Center.
Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.
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