The Georgetown University football team blew its first-half lead to the Holy Cross Crusaders on Nov. 7, losing 27-24.
Despite an initial lead, the Hoyas (3-5, 3-3 Patriot League) failed to score in the second half. That allowed the Crusaders (5-5, 5-2 Patriot League) to claw back and, after a last-second trick play, take the win.
Holy Cross received the opening kickoff but did not get far. After a few short plays, Georgetown took its first possession. The Hoyas advanced down the field at a nice pace, but the Crusaders’ defense stopped them at the 40-yard line. Junior kicker Thomas Anderson capped the possession with a field goal, giving Georgetown a 3-0 lead…