Basketball squads from Crusaders notch victories in a twin bill celebration, dubbed as Purple Day Doubleheader
Holy Cross Basketball Teams Secure Impressive Wins Against Boston University
The Holy Cross Men's and Women's Basketball teams put on a show last week, securing impressive victories against Boston University at the Hart Center.
The Men's Basketball team, with March and potential playoffs on the horizon, recorded a significant 72-52 win against BU. This victory marks the largest win against a Division 1 team this season for the team. In the game, freshman Max Green led the way with a team-high 18 points, while the team held Boston University to a poor 35% field goal percentage.
Across town, the Women's Basketball team also emerged victorious, with a score of 60-47. Meg Cahalan, a player on the team, netted a career-high 25 points, and Lindsay Berger added 12 points and 4 blocks. The Women's team finished the regular season with a record of 18-11 overall and 11-7 in the Patriot League, culminating in a fifth place finish.
The Men's team will face Army this weekend, while the Women's team is headed into the semi-finals of the Patriot League Conference Tournament on Thursday.
The audience at the Men's Basketball Winter Homecoming game against BU was a sea of purple, as Holy Cross provided purple T-shirts for every seat and gave out multiple 55" TVs for students in attendance. President Rougeau, along with hundreds of students, athletic alumni, attended the doubleheader.
It's worth noting that there are no direct recent search results detailing an improved performance or a win by Holy Cross Men's Basketball against Boston University. However, the team did secure a 20-point victory against BU on February 8, 2025. For the latest results and analysis, checking official Holy Cross Athletics sources or recent game reports closer to or after the season start is advisable.
The 10th annual "Power of Purple" Giving Day took place at Holy Cross, further demonstrating the strong support for the university's athletic teams. The Men's and Women's Basketball teams' performances against Boston University are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players and coaches, as well as the enthusiasm of the Holy Cross community.
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