Key Sequence: Despite shooting the lights out in the first half, the Leopards could not build a substantial lead until the 6-minute mark when they went on a 23-10 run to distance themselves. Four three-pointers by four different Leopards helped them build up a 58-42 halftime lead.

Key Sequence: The Crusaders came within 46-45 after a Simmons bucket, and Holy Cross looked like they were into the game. Providence responded with a 26-9 run, including Brian McKenzie back-to-back three-pointers.

The numbers: 5-8, 246th RPI, 228th Sagarin, 196th Pomeroy
The recent results: lost 79-58 at Miami (12/09), won 83-39 vs. Haverford (12/11)
The upcoming schedule: at Rutgers (12/22)

The last seven days have seen only a handful of games as the players were focusing on final exams. There will be a lot more action this week, as teams begin to prepare for league play.

Key sequence: Cornell had weathered a string of nine unanswered Bucknell points bridging halftime and built its lead back up to 13 at 56-43 with 11:49 left. But the Bison scored eight points on their next three possessions for a quick 8-0 spurt, and after a Louis Dale layup, John Griffin hit a three-pointer to draw Bucknell within four at the 9:17 mark. A game that had seen the Big Red lead by double digits most of the way suddenly became a tight affair the rest of the way.