Sunday, November 04, 2007
Holy Cross dropped a 61-60 decision to Division 3 Rhode Island College Thursday night.

The visiting Anchormen, who went 27-4 and reached the D-3 elite eight last year, pulled off the upset with a winning layup with 7 seconds to go.

It was the second season in a row RIC beat a D-I team in an exhibion. Last season the Anchormen knocked off Iona.

Alex Vander Baan's 15 points led the Crusaders, who played 11 guys, 10 of them for more than 10 minutes. Adam May added 14.

With Ralph Willard looking for scoring from the wings, it's worth noting the starting guards -- Pat Doherty, Kyle Cruze and Colin Cunningham -- went a combined 3 for 13 from the field. Take away May's 5 for 7 showing and the rest of HC's backcourt guys were 5 for 17 from the field, 3 for 10 from three-point range.

Pre-season Patriot League player of the year, 6-10 center Tim Clifford, finished with 9 points on 3 for 10 shooting, and 3 rebounds.

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