Holy Cross Rallies in Final Minutes to Edge Canisius 65-63
Friday, December 21, 2018
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| Jehyve Floyd leads Holy Cross to a win |
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Holy Cross men’s basketball team rallied from 10 points down with five minutes to play to edge Canisius 65-63 on Thursday afternoon at the Hart Center.
The win improves Holy Cross to 7-4 on the season, while the Golden Griffins fall to 3-7 overall.
Holy Cross Rallies
Canisius held a 63-53 lead with just 5:13 left to play in the game, when guard Caleb Green hit a three-pointer to start the Holy Cross rally.
Senior Jehyve Floyd then scored on two put-backs to cut the Crusaders deficit to 63-60, before a pair of free throws with 3:17 left made it a one-point game.
Neither team was able to score for nearly three minutes, until Floyd converted a layup with 22.6 seconds left put Holy Cross in front 64-63.
In the final seconds, Senior Patrick Benzan knocked down one-of-two free throws to make the score 65-63, before Floyd blocked a layup attempt by Canisius’ Malik Johnson as time expired to seal the win.
Floyd led Holy Cross with 15 points, seven rebounds, five blocks three assists and two steals.
Jacob Grandison also finished with 15 points, seven rebounds, and six assists.
Next Up
Holy Cross returns to action on Saturday, December 22 when they host Siena.
Game time is set for 12 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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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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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
