WORCESTER, Mass. - The Holy Cross women's basketball team faces Maryland Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

The Crusaders are led by Bronagh Power-Cassidy, who was named Patriot League Tournament MVP for her efforts in leading Holy Cross to the championship and a berth in the NCAA Tourney. Friday is St. Patrick's Day and Power-Cassidy is from Dublin, Ireland, so the Crusaders will be looking for a little luck of the Irish in trying to knock of the 2-seed Terrapins. 

"Bronagh had an incredible Patriot League Tournament," said head coach Maureen Magarity. "She made some amazing plays and tough shots. You know, the luck of the Irish, playing on St. Patrick's Day, you know, we have a lot on our side, so hopefully that'll help."

"So it's Bronagh's holiday, you know, so we've got the luck of the Irish with us," said guard Addisyn Cross. "I know her parents will be cheering us on from Ireland."

"Hopefully the luck of the Irish is with me," Power-Cassidy said. "It's incredible the fact that it's all lined up, like this is so exciting. I know my parents are over the moon, they're so excited for me."

Tip off for Friday's first round game is set for 2:30 p.m. in College Park, Maryland.