Holy Cross University trades late push with the Bentley University Falcons at The Bentley Arena

Holy Cross Crusaders vs Bentley Falcons final score settled at 3-2 as the Bentley Falcons took an overtime decision at The Bentley Arena in Waltham. The Holy Cross Crusaders left the game at 2-3, and the Bentley Falcons moved to 3-2 after the nonconference result.

First period

The Holy Cross Crusaders and the Bentley Falcons played a scoreless first period as both teams stayed even at 0-0. The game remained even-strength through the opening frame, keeping the night positioned for a tight road test for the Crusaders.

Second period

The Holy Cross Crusaders opened the scoring in the second period with 1 goal in the period line, creating a 1-0 edge. The Bentley Falcons were held without a second-period goal, keeping the gap at 1 heading to the third.

Third period

The Holy Cross Crusaders added 1 third-period goal, pushing the road lead to 2-0 before the closing stretch. The Bentley Falcons answered with 2 goals in the third period, pulling the game level at 2-2 and sending it beyond regulation. That swing set the tone for post game analysis focused on the Crusaders’ inability to carry a 2-goal cushion through the third.

Overtime

The Bentley Falcons scored 1 overtime goal while the Holy Cross Crusaders finished overtime with 0, ending the game at 3-2. The Holy Cross Crusaders final whistle reaction came after Bentley’s overtime finish closed the book on an even-strength game that flipped in the last period and the extra session, and a Holy Cross Crusaders match rating centered on the split between a 2-goal surge and the late equalizer.

The next meeting between the Holy Cross Crusaders and the Bentley Falcons is scheduled for 3/14/2026 at 6:00 PM EDT at The Bentley Arena in Waltham, MA. Fans can watch the broadcast from the venue at 400 Beaver Street, Waltham, MA 02452 in the USA, and readers can share this article with other Holy Cross fans following the road set.