Colgate rallies to top Holy Cross 59-53, earns No. 2 seed
HAMILTON, N.Y. (AP) Sean O'Brien scored 12 of his 13 points in the second half, surpassing 1,000 for his career in the process, and Colgate Raiders overcame a miserable start to defeat Holy Cross Crusaders 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.
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| Team Stats | ||
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| Points | 0 | 0 |
| Field Goals | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| 3-Pointers | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| Free Throws | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| Total Rebounds | 0 | 0 |
| Offensive | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 0 | 0 |
| Assists | 0 | 0 |
| Steals | 0 | 0 |
| Blocks | 0 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technicals | 0 | 0 |
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| Holy Cross 11-18 | 63.6 PPG | 31.0 RPG | 13.6 APG |
| Colgate 17-12 | 72.5 PPG | 34.9 RPG | 12.9 APG |
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