| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HC | 23 | 32 | 55 |
| COLG | 26 | 36 | 62 |
Colgate advances to title game for first time since 2007-08
HAMILTON, N.Y. -- Will Rayman scored 22 points and No. 2 seed Colgate defeated No. 6 Holy Cross 62-55 on Sunday to advance to the Patriot League championship game for the first time since 2007-08.
The Raiders (19-12), setting a program record with their 19th victory, play at top-seeded Bucknell on Wednesday. Bucknell defeated No. 5 seed Boston University 90-59 on Sunday.
Colgate was outshot 50-32 percent but made 19 of 22 free throws to 8 of 9 for the Crusaders (12-19). Colgate used 18 offensive rebounds for a 15-2 advantage on second-chance points and outscored Holy Cross 17-1 off turnovers.
Jacob Grandison's 3-point play got the Crusaders within three with 29 seconds remaining but after a Holy Cross turnover the Raiders hit 4 of 6 free throws.
O'Brien made three free throws and Jordan Burns a 3-pointer to snap a tie with 2:56 left.
Crusaders Jehyve Floyd and Grandison scored 14 points each.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Tim Kelly
- Paul Faia
- Andrew Maira
2024-25 Patriot League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate | 3-1 | - | 6-11 |
| American University | 3-2 | 0.5 | 9-9 |
| Holy Cross | 2-2 | 1 | 10-7 |
| Army | 2-2 | 1 | 8-8 |
| Boston University | 2-2 | 1 | 8-9 |
| Lafayette | 2-2 | 1 | 7-10 |
| Bucknell | 2-2 | 1 | 6-11 |
| Navy | 2-2 | 1 | 5-12 |
| Loyola Maryland | 2-3 | 1.5 | 7-9 |
| Lehigh | 1-3 | 2 | 6-9 |
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