Holy Cross Falls to Siena 71-65 in Final Non-Conference Game
Saturday, December 23, 2017
Joe Calabro, GoLocalWorcester Sports Team
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Holy Cross Crusaders men’s basketball shot 46% from the field, but fell 71-65 to Siena on Friday night.
The Crusaders were without head coach Bill Carmody, who missed the game to attend to a family matter, according to the school.
The loss drops Holy Cross to 3-8 on the season, while Siena improves to 4-9 overall.
Holy Cross' Rally Falls Short
After trailing 40-33 at the half, the Crusaders cut their deficit to three, 52-49, with 11 minutes left to play.
From that point, Siena would go on a 10-1 run over the next three minutes to take a 62-50 lead with eight minutes left. It was their largest lead of the game.
Holy Cross got no closer than four points the rest of the way as the Saints knocked down five of their seven free throws in the final minute.
The Crusaders were led by Patrick Benzan, who netted 12 points and grabbed five rebounds. Freshman Connor Niego added 11 points.
Next up
The Crusaders return to action on Friday, December 29 when they host Colgate in the Patriot League opener.
Game time 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.
PHOTO: Tunnelbug/flickr
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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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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.
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4.
Feb 17, 1990
Holy Cross vs. Army MAAC North Championship game
Holy Cross rolled Army 86-68 and clinched the MAAC North title.
The title was the program's first conference championship.
Dwight Pernell led Holy Cross with 22 points in the game.
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3.
March 13,1977
Holy Cross vs Michigan in NCAA Tournament
The game marked Holy Cross' first NCAA Tournament appearance in 21 seasons.
After leading 72-70 with less than 5 minutes to play, the Crusaders fell 92-81.
Holy Cross was led that season by Ronnie Perry, however, he was injured for this game.
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2.
March 13,1954
Holy Cross vs Duquesne - NIT Championship game
Holy Cross won the NIT Championship game 71-62 over Duquesne.
The Crusaders were led by Togo Palazzi who was named MVP of the tournament.
Palazzi went as the number one pick in the NBA Draft to the Boston Celtics a couple of months later.
PHOTO: Goholycross.com
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1.
March 20, 1948
Holy Cross vs Kentucky in National Semifinal
Led by Bob Cousy, the Crusaders had won 20 straight games coming into the national semifinal against Kentucky.
Holy Cross lost to kentucky 60-52
