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Crusader Quarterly with Kit Hughes | Sept. 2025

Dear Crusaders, 

Earlier this week, I had the good fortune to pay a visit to the legendary Bob Cousy — always an opportunity for thought-provoking discussion, but this time, it was perhaps our most inspiring conversation yet. 

Over the span of nearly two hours, Bob reflected on many topics spanning his 97 years, from his upbringing in New York, to his time with the Crusaders and Celtics, to his longtime connection with the Worcester community. But what struck me most was how poignantly he reflected on his fondness for Holy Cross' Jesuit values and how they shaped him into the person he is today. 

In many ways, Bob set the standard for what it means to be a Crusader. Not only for his countless athletic achievements, but also for how truly he embodies what it means to be a person for and with others. Just as his time at Holy Cross was a transformational experience for him 75 years ago, it has had a similar impact on generations of Crusaders since his time on The Hill. When asked who has had the most profound impact on his life, Bob quickly shared it was Rev. John Brooks, S.J. '49, and his good friend Kevin Condron '67 — another two legendary Crusaders. For someone who has been invited to the White House by nine sitting U.S. Presidents, toured the world as a part of his advocacy work, and made a positive impact on countless communities, the indelible mark made on his life by people at Holy Cross was first to his mind. Let that sink in…

With Homecoming quickly approaching next weekend (Oct. 3-4), I know many of our alumni are similarly reflecting upon just what makes Holy Cross special in their own lives. Many of the highlights you will read below, from a productive summer and start to the 2025 fall season, mirror that sentiment: a Holy Cross education is a transformative opportunity that fosters a commitment to comprehensive excellence and lifelong engagement. We are all so fortunate to be a part of it!

I look forward to seeing many of you in the coming weeks and months on campus — please be sure to say hello! 

Go Cross Go!


Kit Hughes
Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics


Feel free to reach out — any time — with your thoughts, questions or concerns on our "Be Heard" page!

Three Things To Know

  1. We hope to see you at a football game this fall — whether that's at Homecoming on Oct. 4, our Hall of Fame Weekend on Oct. 25, Family Weekend on Nov. 1 or our Nov. 22 game at Fenway Park, there are plenty of memorable events coming up. 
  2. Tickets are also on sale for our winter sports — both single-game and season tickets are available now for men's ice hockey, while season tickets are on sale for men's and women's basketball. Women's ice hockey, which opens its season this weekend at the Hart Center Rink, always has free admission for home games — the best deal in Worcester!
  3. This week, we announced that we have formally teamed up with Shift Group to empower our student-athletes to successfully tell their story post-uniform and connect directly with companies committed to hiring student athletes. JR Butler '08 is the founder and CEO of Shift Group — and has also been instrumental in the development of the Mount St. James Collective. (If you haven't already seen it, I encourage you to check out our recent "MSJC 101" series — and if you're interested in learning more, I'll be joining men's basketball head coach Dave Paulsen at 11 a.m. on Oct. 4 during Homecoming for a panel entitled "Crusaders & Compensation: The Future of Holy Cross Athletics and NIL." You can RSVP now!) 

NEWS AND UPDATES

Athletic Highlights

Academic Highlights

Staffing Highlights

Other Highlights


UPCOMING EVENTS

Sept. 26 | Women's Ice Hockey Season Opener vs. RPI — free admission
Oct. 2 | Coffee With The Crusaders
Oct. 3 | Volleyball Alumnae Game and Homecoming Tailgate
Oct. 4 | Swimming & Diving Alumni Meet and Celebration of 50 Years of Women's Swimming & Diving
Oct. 4 | Football vs. Harvard | Homecoming
Oct. 4 | Men's Ice Hockey Season Opener at Northeastern
Oct. 11 | Men's Soccer Alumni Day
Oct. 21 Men's Ice Hockey Home Opener vs. Quinnipiac
Oct. 22 | Men's and Women's Basketball Open Practices
Oct. 25 | Football vs. Colgate | Hall of Fame Dinner
Oct. 29 | Basketball Tipoff Event at Oak Barrel Tavern
Oct. 31 | Men's Ice Hockey vs. Sacred Heart | Family Weekend
*Family Weekend Double Play Ticket Package
Nov. 1 | Football vs. Lafayette | Family Weekend
Nov. 3 | Men's Basketball Season Opener at Providence 
Nov. 3 | Women's Basketball Season Opener at Boston College
Nov. 6 | Coffee with the Crusaders
Nov. 12 | Women's Basketball Home Opener vs. Brown
Nov. 22 | Football vs. Georgetown at Fenway Park
Nov. 24 | Men's Basketball Home Opener vs. Siena

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Players Mentioned

Haley Murphy

Haley Murphy

Senior
Women's Track & Field

Players Mentioned

Haley Murphy

Haley Murphy

Senior
Women's Track & Field
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