DIV 1
Crusaders downed by American
Senior guard Joe Octave totaled 23 points and nine rebounds, but the Holy Cross men's basketball team was defeated by American 84-65 at Bender Arena. The Crusaders fall to 5-15 overall and 2-5 in the Patriot League, while the Eagles improve to 11-9 on the season and 5-2 in the conference.