Colgate rallies to top Holy Cross 59-53, earns No. 2 seed
HAMILTON, N.Y. -- Sean O'Brien scored 12 of his 13 points in the second half, surpassing 1,000 for his career in the process, and Colgate overcame a miserable start to defeat Holy Cross 59-53 on Saturday and secure the No. 2 seed for the Patriot League Tournament.
The Red Raiders (17-12, 12-6) shot 19 percent (4 of 21) and had 10 turnovers in the first hall, falling behind 22-12. In the second half they were 8 of 17 on 3-pointers -- after a 1 for 8 first half -- and shot 57 percent with just two turnovers. Their 11th win at home was the most in 23 years.
Jack Ferguson hit a 3-pointer and Jordan Burns followed with a 3-point play and 3-pointer for a 9-0 run that gave Colgate a 48-40 lead with 5:15 to play.
Jacob Grandison led the Crusaders (11-18, 8-10), who shot 41 percent in the second half, with 16.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Dave DeYong
- James Salamone
- Mikerlange Fleury
2023-24 Patriot League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Colgate | 16-2 | - | 25-10 |
American University | 10-8 | 6 | 16-16 |
Boston University | 10-8 | 6 | 16-17 |
Bucknell | 10-8 | 6 | 14-19 |
Lafayette | 10-8 | 6 | 11-21 |
Lehigh | 9-9 | 7 | 14-18 |
Navy | 8-10 | 8 | 13-18 |
Army | 6-12 | 10 | 10-22 |
Holy Cross | 6-12 | 10 | 10-23 |
Loyola Maryland | 5-13 | 11 | 7-25 |