Holy Cross Falls to Harvard 73-62

Thursday, November 29, 2018

GoLocalWorcester Sports Team

Bill Carmody

The Holy Cross Crusaders men’s basketball team fell to in-state rival Harvard 73-62 on Wednesday night at Lavietes Pavilion.

The Crusaders drop to 4-3 on the season with the loss, while the Crimson improve to 4-3 overall.

Holy Cross Falls to Harvard

The Crusaders started the game hot, jumping out to an early 13-8 lead after the first seven minutes of play.

Harvard responded with a 10-3 run to pull in front, and was later up 27-23 with 4:26 remaining before the break.

The Crimson then closed out the half by scoring 13 of the final 19 points, to lead 40-29 heading into the locker room.

After trailing by as much as 19 points in the second half, Holy Cross went on a 12-0 run over the next four minutes to make it a seven-point game, 64-57.

But the Crimson scored the next seven points to regain control, and went on to post an 11-point

The Crusaders were led by Jacob Grandison, who poured in 21 points.

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Holy Cross returns to action on Saturday, December 1 when they host Fairleigh Dickinson.

Game time is set for 1 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.

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.

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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.