Senior guard Joe Octave led with 20 points, but the Holy Cross men's basketball team fell 81-64 to Colgate in the Patriot League quarterfinals at Coterell Court.

The Big Picture

Colgate advances to face Bucknell after improving to 23-9 overall, while Holy Cross ends their season at 10-23.

By the Numbers
  • Holy Cross made 48.1% of field goals and 29.2% from three-point range.
  • Colgate shot 56.9% from the floor, 47.1% from three, and had a 22-11 free throw attempt advantage.
State of Play
  • Colgate led 42-30 at halftime and secured the win by pulling away down the stretch.
  • Joe Octave averaged 19.3 points per game in Patriot League Tournament action, ranking second in Holy Cross history.
Bottom Line

Despite a strong effort from Joe Octave, Holy Cross couldn't overcome Colgate, ending their season in the Patriot League quarterfinals.