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[15 MAR 08] BRISTOL ACADEMY FLYERS 100 CRUSADERS 75

[14 MAR 08] CRUSADERS HOLD EASTER CAMP

Coventry Crusaders will be holding a three day camp over the Easter break at Woodway Park School. MORE

[08 MAR 08] CRUSADERS 103 COLLEGE OF W. ANGLIA FURY 55

Coventry Crusader’s last home game of the season gave the home crowd a resounding victory over the team just below them on the league table. MORE

[08 MAR 08] CRUSADERS AND COCA COLA TEAM UP

Coventry Crusaders will be playing their last regular season home game today at the Coventry Sports Centre, sponsored by Coca Cola Enterprises Ltd. MORE

[24 FEB 08] CRUSADERS 68 - WORTHING 80

Coventry Crusaders had to face Worthing Thunder on Sunday after a tough game on Saturday vs. London Leopards. MORE

[23 FEB 08] LONDON LEOPARDS 87  CRUSADERS 74

Saturday the Leopards pulled out in front and never looked back. MORE

[17 FEB 08] WORTHING THUNDER 96 CRUSADERS 82

It was a fast and furious first quarter at Worthing Leisure Centre on Sunday afternoon. MORE

[16 FEB 08] CRUSADERS 62  READING ROCKETS 76

Coventry Crusaders kept their home crowd on the edge of their seats on Saturday as they entertained Reading Rockets. MORE

[05 FEB 08] CRUSADERS RUN EB COURSES

Crusaders will be running courses for basketball coaching level one and referee level one soon. Read here for further information. MORE

[05 FEB 08] HALF-TERM CAMP JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

Crusaders will be holding a half-term camp Mon - Thur next week. It's not too late to reserve your spot! Print off consent form and get more information here! MORE

[02 FEB 08] CRUSADERS 82 - SHEFFIELD ARROWS 74

Dustin Bevard was first on the scoreboard on Saturday when Sheffield Arrows visited the Coventry Sports Centre and met an eager Crusader side. MORE

[01 FEB 08] CRUSADERS HOST SHEFFIELD ARROWS

Coventry Crusaders will be playing at the Coventry Sports Centre tomorrow evening (Saturday 2nd). MORE

[27 JAN 08] COLLEGE OF W. ANGLIA 64 - CRUSADERS 71

[26 JAN 08] CRUSADERS 75 - MANCHESTER MAGIC 81

The Crusaders put together a much improved team performance on Saturday as they hosted league joint leaders Manchester Magic. MORE

[19 JAN 08] CRUSADERS 74  - TAUNTON TIGERS 77

The Crusaders came out just short on Saturday when Taunton came to Coventry for the first time since being promoted to Division One. MORE

[06 JAN 08]  READING ROCKETS 93 - COVENTRY CRUSADERS 76

Check out the scores! MORE

[05 JAN 08] CRUSADERS 82 - BRISTOL ACADEMY FLYERS 86

Coventry and Bristol came face to face on Saturday with the same result as the first time they met. MORE

[02 JAN 08] NEW YEAR, NEW HOPE, NEW DEAL

Players have been returning from their Christmas break this week, after nearly a month of no competition, hungry to get back into the season. MORE

[08 DEC 07] CRUSADERS 92 - DERBY TRAILBLAZERS  90

After a hard 40-minute battle against the Trailblazers, Crusaders finally knocked down their first league game – the perfect way to go into their long Christmas break.MORE

[07 DEC 07] CRUSADERS HOPE FOR FIRST LEAGUE WIN

Coventry Crusaders will be playing “at home” at the North Solihull Sports Centre tomorrow at 7:30 pm in a local derby against Derby Trailblazers. MORE

[01 DEC 07]  DERBY TRAILBLAZERS 89 - COVENTRY CRUSADERS 75

Crusaders suffered another disappointing result as Derby sealed their fate and kept that elusive first win still out of reach. MORE

[30 NOV 07] CRUSADERS HIT THE TRAIL

Crusaders will hit the trail this weekend as they head north to play the Derby Trailblazers on Saturday evening.

[24 NOV 07] CRUSADERS 78  - LONDON LEOPARDS 91

[23 NOV 07] CRUSADERS FACE LEOPARDS

Coventry Crusaders will finally have their third home game this Saturday as they welcome London Leopards to the Coventry Sports Centre in a match that is being sponsored by Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd. MORE

[10 NOV 07] CRUSADERS 63  - LUNA MANSFIELD STARS 77

Luna Mansfield Stars have knocked their second Division One team out of the Cup as of Saturday night. MORE

[09 NOV 07] CRUSADERS IN 3RD ROUND OF NATIONAL CUP

Coventry Crusaders will be hosting Div. 2 side Luna Mansfield Stars on Saturday night at the Coventry Sports Centre.  MORE

[03 NOV 07]  SHEFFIELD ARROWS 83  - COVENTRY CRUSADERS 78

The Crusaders opened their league campaign by travelling north to Sheffield, and narrowly missing out on a victory. MORE

[28 OCT 07] BRISTOL ACADEMY FLYERS 73 - CRUSADERS 69

Sunday’s game did not fair too much better for Crusaders although it was a closer match throughout, than the one against Manchester. MORE

[27 OCT 07]  MANCHESTER MAGIC 87 - CRUSADERS 73

Manchester Magic was first on the board at the Amaechi Basketball Centre, and from the outset had Crusaders playing catch-up to them. MORE

[24 OCT 07] CRUSADERS HIT THE ROAD FOR TWO THIS WEEKEND 

The Crusaders will be heading to Manchester on Saturday and to Bristol on Sunday as they wrap up their Pool games in the Nat'l Trophy Competition. MORE

[24 OCT 07] CRUSADERS PROGRESS TO 3RD ROUND

Coventry Crusaders have progressed to the 3rd round of the National Cup without playing a game, so far in the competition. MORE

[19 OCT 07] THIS WEEKEND GAMES CANCELLED!!!

Crusaders head coach Scott Neely received the surprising news that the scheduled opponents for tomorrow night’s game will not be coming. MORE

[18 OCT 07] CRUSADERS DOUBLE BILL WEEKEND
Coventry Crusaders will be playing at home again, hoping to secure a win and keep hopes alive in the National Trophy Competition. MORE

[18 OCT 07] HALF TERM CAMP VENUE CHANGE!

Camp will now be held in two different locations, due to unforeseen circumstances...Monday 22nd & Tuesday 23rd at HENLEY COLLEGE and Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th Oct. at WOODWAY PARK SCHOOL  - see below for more details!

[14 OCT 07] CRUSADERS OFFER TRAINING COURSES FREE

These courses are FREE to young people aged 13-19 who are not currently enrolled in any education, employed, or involved in formal training. Others welcome too! MORE

[14 OCT 07] CRUSADERS HALF TERM CAMP!

Crusaders Half-term Basketball Camp is here for young people aged 8 – 18 years old of all abilities. MORE

[13 OCT 07]  READING ROCKETS 100 - CRUSADERS 56

Coventry Crusaders first away game of the season at Reading was a early season bench mark for the young side. MORE

[06 OCT 07] CRUSADERS 82 - DERBY TRAILBLAZERS 77

Coventry Crusaders opened their 2007-08 campaign with a thrilling win over newly promoted Derby Trailblazers. MORE

[02 OCT 07] SEASON TICKETS ON SALE

Buying a Season Ticket is great value for money and is an excellent way to support local basketball, and the Coventry Crusaders, in particular this season. MORE

[02 OCT 07] CRUSADERS OPENING GAME IN NAT'L TROPHY

With new players, a new coach and a new start, it looks to be a very exciting season for the club. MORE 

[28 AUG 07] CRUSADERS SUMMER CAMP 2007

A basketball camp run by the Crusader Foundation and Coventry Crusaders Basketball has been hailed a success by many involved. MORE

[23 JUL 07] CRUSADERS SUMMER CAMP 2007!

Crusaders Summer Basketball Camp is back!  This will be a 3-day event over the summer from Monday 13th – Wednesday 15th August.  MORE

[13 JUL 07] CRUSADERS LINK UP WITH CRUSADERS INTERNATIONAL

Crusaders International is a non-profit organisation based in the USA that works alongside Crusaders Basketball and the UK based charity Crusader Foundation. MORE

[10 JUL 07] DIP DONALDSON SPEAKS AT YOUTH CONGRESS

Dip Donaldson, owner of Coventry Crusaders Basketball Club has flown to St. Louis, Missouri in the USA as one of the guest speakers at a national youth congress. MORE

[14 APR 07] CRUSADERS BASKETBALL SEASON STILL ON ...

Coventry Crusaders Cadet team (U-16 boys) sailed through the first round of the play offs on Saturday when they played Essex & Herts Leopards. MORE

[24 MAR 07] CRUSADER CADETS WIN LEAGUE TITLE

Coventry Crusaders Cadet team who have been playing in the West Midlands Conference this season, have just completed a 12-0 season.  MORE

[24 MAR 07] CRUSADERS 78   UH WEST HERTS 91

Crusaders put up a good fight with their depleted team on Saturday in front of a packed house at the Coventry Sports Centre, but it was not enough. MORE

[24 MAR 07] SEASON CLOSES FOR CRUSADERS

Coventry Crusaders will be playing their last league game of the season tonight at the Coventry Sports Centre (tip-off 7:30pm) MORE

[21 MAR 07] SUPPORT COVENTRY AS BLAZE BRING TITLE HOME

Cassidy Coventry Blaze take on the Edinburgh Capitals tonight at 7.45pm and are calling for Crusaders fans to unite on behalf of Coventry sport and get themselves down to the Skydome Arena. MORE

[18 MAR 07] MANCHESTER MAGIC 97  CRUSADERS 67

Manchester Magic had what turned out to be an easy game on Sunday when Crusaders travelled north to Manchester’s Amechi Centre. MORE

[11 MAR 07]  NORTHAMPTON NEPTUNES 69  CRUSADERS 74

It was the second week running that the Coventry Crusaders Basketball Club had a perfect weekend. MORE

[09 MAR 07]  COVENTRY SPORTS CHALLENGE

Coca-Cola Enterprises is working together with the Coventry Sports Foundation to bring this unique sports event to local children.MORE

[03 MAR 07]  CRUSADERS 94 KINGS LYNN FURY 76

Coventry Crusaders celebrated their second win in 6 days on Saturday, as they out-manned Kings Lynn Fury for the second time this season. MORE

[25 FEB 07]  SOLENT STARS 87  CRUSADERS 90

Crusaders finally broke their losing streak after a tough game on Saturday, to win in a close game against Solent Stars on Sunday. MORE

[24 FEB 07]  CRUSADERS 67 WORTHING THUNDER 105

What started out brightly for Crusaders turned into a nightmare, as Worthing plundered the Crusaders on their home court last Saturday. MORE

[22 FEB 07]  CRUSADERS FACE TOUGH WEEKEND

Coventry Crusaders will be playing at home on Saturday against current league leaders Worthing Thunder. MORE

[17 FEB 07]  CRUSADERS 74  READING ROCKETS 83

Crusaders came close to upsetting league contenders on Saturday night in front of an enthusiastic crowd at the Coventry Sports Centre. MORE

[16 FEB 07]  CRUSADERS FACE ROCKET CHALLENGE

Coventry Crusaders have their work cut out for them as they face the challenge of playing Reading Rockets on Saturday. MORE

[04 FEB 07]  CRUSADERS 73   PAWS LONDON CAPITALS 78

The second tense conflict occurred on Sunday afternoon at the Coventry Sports Centre when Paws London Capitals arrived in Coventry. MORE

[03 FEB 07]  SHEFFIELD ARROWS 81  CRUSADERS 78

If the Arrows were hoping for an easy game on Saturday they were disappointed. Crusaders headed north ready for battle, and hungry for a win. MORE

[25 JAN 07]  BRITISH BASKETBALL IN JOINT GLOBAL VENTURE

The British Basketball Association (BBA) has entered into a partnership with the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). MORE

[21 JAN 07]  CRUSADERS 61  LONDON LEOPARDS 103

It was always going to be a challenge on the best of days, to do well against Coventry’s visitors ... MORE

[20 JAN 07]  UH WEST HERTS WARRIORS 66 CRUSADERS 97

Coventry Crusaders had a difficult week this week, as throughout the week four of their main players became unavailable for this weekend’s tough double header schedule. MORE

[15 JAN 07]  COVENTRY CRUSADERS TO JOIN NEW LEAGUE

The Coventry Crusaders Basketball Club has announced today it has accepted an invitation to join the newly-formed British Basketball Association (BBA). MORE

[13 JAN 07]  SOLENT STARS 87 -  CRUSADERS 60

Crusaders bowed out of the Nat'l Trophy with their final game against Solent, who are also out of the competition.

[17 DEC 06]  CRUSADERS 92 - MANCHESTER MAGIC 109

From the very beginning of this game the two teams looked like offence was going to be the order of the day. MORE

[10 DEC 06]  CRUSADERS 93 - WORCESTER WOLVES 78

Crusaders managed to upset the apple cart and beat Worcester Wolves in their BBL Cup pool. MORE

[09 DEC 06]  CRUSADERS SIGN NEW PLAYER

Serge Ndoumbe, originally from Montpellier, France, has been signed to play for the remainder of the season. MORE

[02 DEC 06]  CRUSADERS 79 - NORTHAMPTON 84

Crusaders welcomed Division One newcomers Northampton Neptunes to the Coventry Sports Centre... MORE

[01 DEC 06] CHESTER JETS 100 - CRUSADERS 78

A trip up the M6 on Friday afternoon was a change of pace for the Crusaders, as they headed north to play Chester in the BBL Cup. MORE

[30 NOV 06] CRUSADERS HOPE TO CLIMB

Coventry Crusaders have yet another double weekend of games this week.  Tomorrow (Friday) they head to Chester to take part in another BBL Cup game. MORE

[29 NOV 06] CRUSADERS HOLD MORE SCHOOL TOURNAMENTS

The Coventry Crusaders put on four tournaments last week for schools in the east and west of Coventry. MORE

[26 NOV 06] CRUSADERS 72 - LONDON CAPITALS 107

Coventry Crusaders enjoyed success Saturday night, but could not repeat their performance on Sunday, resulting in their exit from the National Cup competition. MORE

[25 NOV 06] KINGS LYNN FURY 81 - CRUSADERS 96

Coventry Crusaders continued their winning streak in a showcase game at Kings Lynn on Saturday. MORE

[23 NOV 06] CRUSADERS DEFEAT ARMY ALL-STARS IN FRIENDLY

A combination of players from the Crusaders men’s team, junior team, and practice squad defeated the Army All-Stars 68-59. MORE

[23 NOV 06] CRUSADERS CRUISE TO QUARTER FINAL

It has been a while, but Coventry Crusaders are in the quarter final of basketball’s National Cup. MORE

[18 NOV 06] CRUSADERS 101 - SOLENT STARS 96

Home cooking was the order of the day as the Crusaders came out hitting shots from everywhere Saturday night at the Coventry Sports Centre. MORE

[16 NOV 06]  STARS TRY TO SHINE IN COVENTRY

This weekend will give the Coventry Crusaders an excellent opportunity of gaining another two points. MORE

[11 NOV 06]  WORTHING THUNDER 99 CRUSADERS 71

It was another hard day at the office for Crusaders – hitting the road south to Worthing and coming away with another league loss. MORE

[06 NOV 06]  TAUNTON TIGERS CONCEDE 3RD ROUND  

This Sunday's home game has been cancelled due to injury laden Taunton who concede their 3rd round National Cup game to Crusaders. There is NO HOME GAME this week.

[05 NOV 06] READING ROCKETS 76 CRUSADERS 39

The second game for Crusaders on the weekend was against Reading Rockets who were a much bigger challenge. MORE

[04 NOV 06] CRUSADERS 79   TEES VALLEY MOHAWKS 56

The Crusaders shooting was red hot on bonfire night in their first League win of the new season. MORE

[29 OCT 06] CRUSADERS 82   SHEFFIELD SHARKS 94

The Crusaders hosted the Sheffield Sharks in their first ever appearance in the British Basketball League Cup on Sunday afternoon. MORE

[28 OCT 06] LONDON CAPITALS 89 CRUSADERS 59

The Coventry Crusaders travelled to London Capitals on Saturday night in what was always going to be a tough road trip. MORE

[27 OCT 06] CRUSADERS LOOK TO CAPITALISE ON DOUBLEHEADER

          Crusaders Look to Capitalise on Doubleheader Weekend. MORE

[25 OCT 06] CRUSADERS 81 MANSFIELD GIANTS 69

The Coventry Crusaders just managed to hold off the Giants from Mansfield on Wednesday night. MORE

[24 OCT 06] CRUSADERS LOOK FOR FIRST WIN NATIONAL CUP

The Coventry Crusaders head back to the court Wednesday.MORE

[24 OCT 06] CRUSADERS COACHING HOLD TOURNAMENT

The Coventry Crusaders held tournaments in both the east and west of Coventry last week. MORE

[23 OCT 06] CRUSADERS OFFER FREE BASKETBALL COURSES

Only accepting 20 young people on the course - sign up now! MORE

[21 OCT 06] CRUSADERS 84   SHEFFIELD ARROWS 88

Coventry Crusaders have made a massive improvement this season losing at home to Sheffield Arrows in their second league game of the season. MORE

[15 OCT 06]  LONDON LEOPARDS 84 CRUSADERS 72

A REMARKABLE comeback saw London Leopards open their EBL Division One campaign with an 84-72 win against Coventry Crusaders on Sunday. MORE

[13 OCT 06] CRUSADERS ANXIOUS FOR FRESH START

After a disappointing 0-3 start to the season in National Trophy play, the Coventry Crusaders are looking forward to a fresh start when they travel to play the London Leopards on Sunday. MORE

[07 OCT 06] CRUSADERS 56   UH WEST HERTS WARRIORS 84

The Crusaders’ chance of proceeding past the first round of games in the National Trophy competition all but died on Saturday. MORE

[04 OCT 06] CRUSADERS PLAY HOST TO WARRIORS IN NT

The Coventry Crusaders men’s basketball team will be searching for their first victory of the season Saturday. MORE

[02 OCT 06] CRUSADERS OFFER FREE BASKETBALL COURSES

Only accepting 20 young people on the course - sign up now! MORE

[30 SEP 06] CRUSADERS 70 MANCHESTER MAGIC 89

Coventry Crusaders opening game at home was a highly entertaining and action packed evening even though the result did not go their way. MORE

[27 SEP 06] CRUSADERS ADD SOLVASON & SCHAULY

The Coventry Crusaders men’s basketball team has announced the signing of two additional players for the remainder of the 2006/2007 season. MORE

[26 SEP 06] CRUSADERS GO BACK TO SCHOOL

Students all over Coventry headed back to school in early September, and the Crusaders weren’t too far behind. MORE

[24 SEP 06] WORTHING THUNDER 106 COVENTRY CRUSADERS 79

The Crusaders travelled down to Worthing Thunder, last season’s Division One League Champions, for the opening round of the National Trophy. MORE

[15 SEP 06] CRUSADERS LEND HELPING HANDS

Members from the Coventry Crusaders Senior, Junior (U18), and Cadet (U16) teams took part in the annual Charterhouse Festival. MORE

[13 SEP 06] PAIR OF AMERICANS RETURN

The Coventry Crusaders Basketball team announced the return of two Americans for the 2006/07 season. MORE

[04 SEP 06] CRUSADERS RELEASE FIXTURES

The fixtures are set for the upcoming Coventry Crusaders basketball season. MORE

[01 SEP 06] MATCH NIGHT HELPERS NEEDED

The Coventry Crusaders basketball team is looking for more volunteers to help out at home games and 5th Quarters. MORE

[24 AUG 06] CRUSADERS SUMMER CAMP REVIEW

About 25 campers ranging from ages 8-16 showed up to Woodway Park School last week for the Coventry Crusaders Annual Summer Basketball Camp. MORE

[23 AUG 06] DEVELOPMENT TEAMS IN PRE-SEASON

Crusaders Junior U-18 & Cadet U-16 Teams Take Part in Pre-season Matches last weekend. MORE

[07 AUG 06] CRUSADERS SUMMER CAMP

Coventry Crusaders camp NEXT WEEK! MORE

[04 MAY 06] CRUSADERS HOST CHARITY MATCH

Coventry Crusaders youth teams will be taking part in a community charity basketball match on Saturday May 6th at the Coventry Sports Centre. MORE

[01 APR 06] WORTHING THUNDER 103 CRUSADERS 84

The Crusaders Play off Championship hope was terminally crushed on Saturday, as they were over-whelmed by the new league champions, Worthing Thunder. MORE

[29 MAR 06] CRUSADERS HEAD SOUTH FOR QUARTER FINAL

The Coventry Crusaders have made it to the quarter final of the EBL Division One Men’s Championships once again! MORE

[25 MAR 06] MANCHESTER MAGIC 103 CRUSADERS 76

The 2005-06 season drew to a close this weekend as teams jostled into place for next weekend’s championship quarter-finals. MORE

[24 MAR 06] CRUSADERS LAST LEAGUE GAME

This weekend will see all of the EBL Men’s Division One teams finishing up their season.  Coventry Crusaders will be playing away to Manchester Magic on Saturday. MORE

[19 MAR 06] CRUSADERS 108  KING'S LYNN FURY 67

Sunday returned to winning ways as the Crusaders controlled the second half with some fine team play that saw all ten players score. MORE

[18 MAR 06] READING ROCKETS 97 CRUSADERS 80

 

After qualifying for the play offs a couple of few weeks ago Coach Dip Donaldson decided he wanted to use the last few games of the 2005-06 season as preparation for the play offs. MORE

[16 MAR 06] CRUSADERS LAST HOME LEAGUE GAME FOR 2005-06

The end of Coventry Crusader’s 14th season is almost upon us. MORE

[11 MAR 06] WORTHING THUNDER 110 CRUSADERS 94

The Crusaders fell to Worthing Thunder for the second time this season, on Saturday night. MORE

[09 MAR 06] CRUSADERS VISIT THUNDER'S TURF

The Coventry Crusaders will be on the road to Worthing this Saturday.  Now that they have definitely qualified for the play offs some of the pressure is off. MORE

[05 MAR 06] CRUSADERS 90 LONDON UNITED 82

The Sunday afternoon crowd at the Coventry Sports Centre were in for a real treat and more great basketball as London United came to try their hand in Crusaders home venue. MORE

[04 MAR 06] WORCESTER WOLVES 99 CRUSADERS 89

The emotionally charged game between Crusaders and Worcester opened with both teams taught as a tight rope. MORE

[25 FEB 06] CRUSADERS 86 SOLENT STARS 61

Coventry Crusaders maintained their winning ways on Saturday in front of their noisy faithful supporters. MORE

[19 FEB 06] TEESSIDE MOHAWKS 100 CRUSADERS 97

Crusaders just let a crucial win slip away Sunday afternoon at the hands of the Teesside Mohawks. MORE

[18 FEB 06] CRUSADERS 108 PAWS LONDON CAPITALS 89

The Crusaders produced another two points in the win column on Saturday, playing London Capitals. MORE

[18 FEB 06] CRUSADERS AT HOME TODAY

Crusaders will be playing in front of their loyal home crowd this evening against Paws London Capitals - tip off is at 7:30 pm. MORE

[11 FEB 06] NOTTINGHAM KNIGHTS 80  CRUSADERS 101

Crusaders hit the road again this weekend after playing National Trophy finalists City of Sheffield in a tense, last-shot thriller last Saturday. MORE
 
[04 FEB 06] CRUSADERS 96 CITY OF SHEFFIELD ARROWS 97
Coventry Crusaders suffered a heart-breaking loss on Saturday in front of stunned supporters at the Coventry Sports Centre. MORE

[02 FEB 06] BIG GAME FOR CRUSADERS

This weekend Coventry Crusaders have another tough fixture, but they will have the advantage, this time, of playing at home. MORE

[29 JAN 06] ESSEX & HERTS LEOPARDS 108  CRUSADERS 83

The trip to Essex & Herts for Sunday’s game was yet another “opportunity” for the Crusaders to learn some valuable lessons. MORE

[22 JAN 06] CRUSADERS 101  KINGSTON WILDCATS 95

Crusaders came home for their second game of the weekend, facing the dogged and determined Kingston Wildcats on Sunday afternoon. MORE

[21 JAN 06] KINGS LYNN 61  CRUSADERS 68

Crusaders trip to Kings Lynn was a historical first for the club.