Holy Cross Falls to Bucknell 93-78
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Tuesday, January 15, 2019
GoLocalWorcester Sports Team
Bill Carmody
Jehyve Floyd poured in 25 points, but the
Holy Cross Crusaders felt Bucknell 93-78 on Monday night in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
Holy Cross falls to 11-7 overall and 2-3 in the Patriot League.
Bucknell improves to 10-7 overland 4-1in the conference.
Holy Cross Falls to Bucknell
The Crusaders trailed 22-17 with 12 minutes left in the half before the Bison went on a 13-0 run to take a 35-17 lead.
Bucknell led by as much as 21 points, before Holy Cross trimmed it to 16, 51-35, at the half.
The Bison would push their lead to as much as 26 points early in the second half, and led 77-53 with 11 minutes left to play before Holy Cross made a run.
Holy Cross scored the next 13 points to cut Bucknell’s lead to 77-66, before getting as close as nine, 84-75, with 5:18 to play.
However, the Crusaders were unable to keep it going.
Holy Cross would score just three more points the rest of the way and fall to Bucknell.
Next Up
Holy Cross returns to action on Saturday, January 19 when they host Loyola.
Game time is set for 12 p.m.
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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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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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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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.
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Feb 17, 1990
Holy Cross vs. Army MAAC North Championship game
Holy Cross rolled Army 86-68 and clinched the MAAC North title.
The title was the program's first conference championship.
Dwight Pernell led Holy Cross with 22 points in the game.
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March 13,1977
Holy Cross vs Michigan in NCAA Tournament
The game marked Holy Cross' first NCAA Tournament appearance in 21 seasons.
After leading 72-70 with less than 5 minutes to play, the Crusaders fell 92-81.
Holy Cross was led that season by Ronnie Perry, however, he was injured for this game.
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2.
March 13,1954
Holy Cross vs Duquesne - NIT Championship game
Holy Cross won the NIT Championship game 71-62 over Duquesne.
The Crusaders were led by Togo Palazzi who was named MVP of the tournament.
Palazzi went as the number one pick in the NBA Draft to the Boston Celtics a couple of months later.
PHOTO: Goholycross.com
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March 20, 1948
Holy Cross vs Kentucky in National Semifinal
Led by Bob Cousy, the Crusaders had won 20 straight games coming into the national semifinal against Kentucky.
Holy Cross lost to kentucky 60-52
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