Men's BasketBall Championship on ESPN2 on Friday

<p>Holy Cross To Battle American For Patriot League Title</p>

<p>The Holy Cross men's basketball team travels to American on Friday, March 13, to play in the 2009 Patriot League Tournament championship game, with the winner receiving an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament. The Crusaders enter the game at 18-13 overall, while the Eagles stand 23-7 on the season. </p>

<p>The contest will be shown live to a national audience on ESPN2, with Dave Barnett and Tim Welsh calling the action.</p>

<p>Tip-off is set for 4:45 p.m. Two busloads of students are signed up to head to the game.</p>

<p>i’m so happy they are going to be on tv!</p>

<p>My dad has been berating me non-stop to watch this game. It would have been so much easier for Holy Cross if Army didn’t lose by one point!</p>

<p>I will be at the game. Should be an intense environment! Holy Cross seems to be peaking right now and if healthy can beat these guys.</p>