Holy Cross Opens Patriot League Play at Boston University

Friday, December 30, 2016

GoLocalWorcester Sports Team & Graphiq

Robert Champion leads Holy Cross into Boston University.

The Holy Cross Crusaders men's basketball team kicks off Patriot League play against in-state rival Boston University at Case Gymnasium in Boston on Friday night.

The Crusaders enter the game with an overall record of 6-7 overall, while the Terriers enter the contest with a 5-7 overall record.

Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

Boston University

The Terriers are in the midst of a tough stretch, having lost six of their last seven games, including a 77-75 loss to Mass Lowell on December 21.

Boston University is led by senior guard Eric Fanning, who averages 13.2 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.

Junior guard Cedric Hankers has contributed 12.1 points and 2.6 rebounds per game, while senior forward Justin Alston averages 10.3 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.

Holy Cross

Holy Cross enters Patriot League play have won three of their last four games, including a 68-65 win over Marist in their last outing.

The Crusaders are led by Malachi Alexander, who averages 14.3 points and 5.4 rebounds per game while knocking down 41% of his three-pointers on the year.

Senior Robert Champion follows up with 13.7 points and 3.6 boards per game.

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Related Slideshow: 10 Biggest Games in Holy Cross Basketball History

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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.

PHOTO: College Hoop Hits

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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.