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Holy Cross Crusaders
RECORD: 21-9 REGION: West SEED: 14
COACH: Bill Gibbons CONFERENCE: Patriot League |
RESULTS| MESSAGE BOARD
Road to the Final Four.............................................................................................
| PREVIOUS GAMES |
| DATE |
OPPONENT |
ROUND |
RESULT |
| March 16, 2001 |
Florida |
1st Round |
L 84 - 52 |
Overview
 The Crusaders have established a dynasty in the Patriot League thanks to the efforts of coach Bill Gibbons, who led Holy Cross to his 13th 20-win season. This season's successful edition includes forward Katie O'Keefe, whose led the Patriot League with a 68 percent accuracy from the field. She gets help outside from guard Jeanette Paukert, who led the league in assists and steals.Player to Watch
After shooting 26.9 percent (26-for-104) from the floor over the first 13 games of the season, senior forward Monika Rothemich sank 65.3 percent (81-for-124) of her shots over the next 14 games. She scored a game-high 21 points and blocked a career-high four shots in the Patriot League final.
Roster
NO. PLAYER POS HT YRS HOMETOWN
5 Susan Altman G 5-10 FR Clinton, NJ
11 Jeanette Paukert G 5-10 JR Chicago, IL
20 Monika Rothemich F 6-1 SR North Attleboro, MA
21 Kristin Popovics G 5-7 FR Marion, IA
23 Mary Rose Campbell F 5-11 SO Richmond, VA
31 Liz O'Connor G-F 5-11 SO Wethersfield, CT
32 Patty Fitzgerald F 6-1 FR Cranston, RI
35 Katie O'Keefe C 6-2 SO Stratham, NH
42 Amanda Abraham F 6-2 JR Plymouth, MI
44 Becky Flynn G 5-8 SO Furlong, PA
54 Elisa Zawadzkas F 6-0 JR Orleans, MA
Notable Numbers
This season's team became the first team in school history -- men or women -- to make four consecutive trips to the Big Dance.
Tournament history
Previous NCAA Tournament Bids: 8
NCAA Tournament Record: 1-8
Final Four Appearances: None
NCAA Tournament Championships: None
Best NCAA Tournament Finish: 1991, Second Round
Last NCAA Appearance: 2000, lost to Rutgers, 91-70, First Round
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