Boston shot 5 of 8 from the field and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Crusaders (2-2). Joe Nugent scored 15 points while going 6 of 11 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and added seven rebounds.

The lead changed hands three times in the fourth quarter and Holy Cross (5-6, 4-1) sealed the victory on a Joe Townsend strip sack with Frankie Monte recovering.

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) Holy Cross scored on a blocked punt and an interception return, and Daniel Porto kicked the go-ahead field goal with 59 seconds left to lift Holy Cross to a wild 40-38 victory ...