Holy Cross Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams Set to Open Seasons on Nov. 13 at Marist and Penn State

Men’s Basketball

The Holy Cross men’s basketball team will begin the 2015-16 season when it travels to Marist College for a 7 p.m. game on Friday, Nov. 13. The contest between the Crusaders and the Red Foxes can be seen live on the web through the Red Fox Network. In addition, the game will air live on WEEI 1440 AM in Worcester.

The Crusaders are entering their first year under new head coach Bill Carmody, coming off a 2014-15 season in which they went 14-16 overall and tied for sixth in the Patriot League with an 8-10 mark in conference games.

Women’s Basketball

The Holy Cross women’s basketball team will begin the 2015-16 season when it travels to Pennsylvania State for a 6 p.m. game on Friday, Nov. 13.  The audio and video feed of the contest between the Lady Crusaders and the Lady Lions can be accessed free of charge online through GoPSUSports.com.

This will be the fourth meeting between Holy Cross and Penn State.  The last time the two teams met was on Nov. 29, 2009.

Media Coverage

The Telegram & Gazette, Nov 7: ‘Holy Cross men’s basketball: Bill Carmody believes Crusaders can challenge for Patriot League title.’

The Telegram & Gazette, Nov. 7: ‘Holy Cross women’s basketball: Lisa Mifsud ‘controls the game’ for Bill Gibbons’ team.’