Holy Cross Falls to Providence 70-61

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

GoLocalWorcester Sports Team

Holy Cross falls to Providence

The Holy Cross Crusaders fell 70-61 to the Providence College Friars on Tuesday night in Providence, Rhode Island.

The loss drops Holy Cross to 1-2 overall, while Providence improves to 2-1.

Crusaders Can’t Hold on

Holy Cross led by as much as nine points, 46-37, in the second half, before the Friars went on an 11-2 run to tie the game at 48 on a David Duke three with 12:51 left in the game.

Providence would extend the run to 20-2 following a Maliek White layup with 9:16 to play in the game, giving the Friars a 57-48 lead.

The Crusaders would cut the Friars lead to as much as two, 59-57, on back-to-back-to-back threes by Caleb Green, Jacob Grandison and then green again with 6:16 to play in the game.

However, Providence would go on a 7-0 run to take a 66-57 lead with 1:56 to play to go.

Providence would hold on to win 70-61.

Holy Cross shot just 27% from the field and 36% from three in the second half.

Crusaders Grab 1st Half Lead

With the game tied at 20 with 8:34 to play in the first half, Holy Cross went on a 10-2 run to take a 30-22 lead on a Caleb Green jump shot with 3:14 left to play.

Providence would cut the Crusaders lead to three, 30-27, on a layup by A.J. Reeves to make the score 30-27 with 2:12 left.

However, the Crusaders would close the half strong with a three-point play by Grandison to make the score 33-27 before holding on to take a 37-33 lead into the break.

Next Up

Holy Cross returns to action on Friday, November 16 when they host Stony Brook.

Game time is set for 6 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.

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Feb, 14, 2001

Holy Cross vs Navy

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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.

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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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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.