Holy Cross Falls to Loyola 67-65 With 0.2 Seconds Left in OT
Sunday, January 20, 2019
Jacob Grandison
The Crusaders fall to 11-8 overall and 2-4 in the Patriot League with the loss, while Greyhounds improve to 7-12 on the season and 3-3 in the conference.
Holy Cross Falls in OT
Holy Cross opened the overtime period with baskets from guard Caleb Green and senior Jehyve Floyd to take a 65-61 lead.
However, the Greyhounds responded with two free throws and a putback by KaVaughn Scott to tie the game at 65.
In the final seconds, Loyola’s Andrew Kostecka drove down the lane for a layup with 0.2 seconds remaining in the game to get the win.
Holy Cross was led by Grandison, who finished with 23 points on 8 of 12 shooting.
Holy Cross Can’t Hold on in Regulation
The Crusaders led 53-44 with 8:53 to play in the game, but were unable to hold on.
Loyola then scored nine of the next 12 points to close the gap, and would force overtime when a jumper by Chuck Champion tied the game at 61-61 with just 5.0 seconds remaining.
Next Up
Holy Cross returns to action on Wednesday, January 23 when they visit Army West Point.
Game time is set for 7 p.m.
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