Holy Cross Loses 80-77 Heartbreaker to Monmouth

Monday, November 28, 2016

Joe Calabro, GoLocalWorcester Sports Team

Anthony Thompson led Holy Cross with 18 points.

The Holy Cross Crusaders lost an 80-77 heartbreaker to Monmouth on Sunday afternoon at the Hart Center. The game was played as part of the Brooklyn Hoops Holiday Invitational, with Holy Cross going 1-3 in the tournament.

The loss snaps Holy Cross’ two-game winning streak and drops them to 2-4 overall. Monmouth improves to 4-2 overall.

Holy Cross Can’t Hold on

Anthony Thompson and Karl Charles knocked down three-pointers on back-to-back possessions to put Holy Cross up 75-69 with less than a minute to play in the game.

Then Monmouth's 8-0 run started.

Holy Cross held an 77-72 lead with 13.4 seconds to play when Monmouth’s Pierre Starr converted a three point play to cut the Crusaders’ lead to just two points.

The Crusaders still held a two-point lead with 7.5 seconds to play when Monmouth’s Micah Seaborn converted a three-point play after being fouled while driving to the basket to give Monmouth their first lead since early in the half, 78-77.

On the Crusaders ensuing possession, Monmouth’s Austin Tilghman stole the ball in the back court, was fouled and knocked down two free throws with 3.5 seconds to play to give Monmouth a three-point lead.

Thompson missed a three-pointer at the buzzer to tie the game.

The Leaders

Thompson led Holy Cross with 18 points 5 of 7 shooting from the field and 4 of 4 from the free throw line.

Charles nearly had a triple-double in the game, posting 12 points, eight assists and seven rebounds in 38 minutes of action.

Next up

The Crusaders return to action on Wednesday, November 30 when they visit Albany.

Tip-off is set for 7 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

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.

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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.

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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.