Holy Cross Falls to Lehigh 71-67 Despite 16 Points From Charles

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

GoLocalWorcester Sports Team

Karl Charles

Karl Charles poured in 16 points and dished out five assists, but the Holy Cross Crusaders fell 71-67 to Lehigh at the Hart Center.

The loss drops Holy Cross to 7-15 on the year and 4-7 in the Patriot League.

Lehigh improves to 9-13 overall and 4-7 in the Patriot League.

Holy Cross Falls Short

Holy Cross trailed 35-33 lead at halftime, before Lehigh opened the second half on a 16-2 run to take a commanding 51-35.

The Mountain Hawks led by as many as 19 points, 61-42, with nine minutes to go before the Crusaders went on a 13-2 run to climb back into the game.

Lehigh was still up by 12, 67-55, with four minutes left, when Holy Cross scored 10 straight points to cut Lehigh’s lead to 67-65.

Holy Cross had the ball down by two with less than 30 seconds to play, but a three by freshman guard Caleb Green was off the mark and the Mountain Hawks went on to knock down all four of their free throws in the final 10 seconds to seal the win.

Next Up

Holy Cross returns to action on Saturday, February 3 when they travel to Loyola.

Game time is set for 4 p.m.

Related Slideshow: 10 Biggest Games in Holy Cross Basketball History

Prev Next

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

Prev Next

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.

Prev Next

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

Prev Next

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

Prev Next

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.

Prev Next

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.