Dartmouth Dominates Holy Cross in Convincing Victory
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6:00 PM ET · Hart Center Arena
Dartmouth Big Green 89, Holy Cross Crusaders 64, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Dartmouth Big Green vs Holy Cross Crusaders?
Dartmouth Big Green beat Holy Cross Crusaders 89-64 at Hart Center Arena on December 16, 2025.
Who was favored in Dartmouth Big Green vs Holy Cross Crusaders?
Dartmouth Big Green were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -122 (about 55% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup at Hart Center Arena, the Dartmouth Big Green triumphed over the Holy Cross Crusaders with a final score of 89-64. This victory marks a significant moment for Dartmouth, who improved their record to 6-5, while Holy Cross fell to 5-8. The game showcased Dartmouth's offensive prowess, particularly in the second half, where they outscored Holy Cross 50-36.
Dartmouth entered the game with a recent record of 4-6 over their last ten games, including a win against Boston University just days prior. Their scoring average during this stretch was 76.0 points per game, with an average of 75.9 points allowed. The Big Green's last five games showed a slight improvement with a record of 3-2 and an average of 73.6 points scored against 72.4 allowed. In contrast, Holy Cross had a more favorable recent form, boasting a record of 5-5 in their last ten games and a four-game winning streak leading into this matchup. Their scoring average during this period was 66.5 points per game, while they allowed 69.4 points.
At home, Holy Cross had a record of 3-1, indicating a solid performance at Hart Center Arena. However, they struggled in away games, recording only two wins against four losses. Dartmouth, on the other hand, had a home record of 3-2 and an away record of 1-4, reflecting their challenges in hostile environments.
This game marked another chapter in the rivalry between these two teams. Previous encounters have shown a competitive edge, but Dartmouth's recent form and ability to execute in critical moments ultimately led to their dominant performance this time.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability, but both teams would have been keen to field their best lineups for such an important game. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Dartmouth favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 147.5 points. The odds indicated a close contest was expected, but the final score reflected a more one-sided affair.
Conditions during the game were typical for indoor basketball, with no adverse weather factors impacting play. The atmosphere in Hart Center Arena was charged, with fans eager to see if Holy Cross could extend their winning streak. However, Dartmouth's offensive execution proved too much for the Crusaders to handle.
As the game progressed, viewers witnessed key moments that defined the outcome. Notable scoring plays included a 23-foot three-point jumper by Tyler Garrett, which pushed Dartmouth's lead to 89-61, and a late three-pointer by Jude Haigh for Holy Cross, which did little to change the outcome but showcased the team's fighting spirit.
Overall, Dartmouth's victory over Holy Cross serves as a reminder of their potential this season, while Holy Cross will need to regroup and address their defensive lapses moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | DART -1.5 | 147.5 o -108 / u -112 | Dartmouth Big Green -122 · Holy Cross Crusaders +102 |
Leaders
- PointsTyler Boston19Holy Cross Crusaders
- AssistsAidan Richard2Holy Cross Crusaders
- ReboundsTyler Boston5Holy Cross Crusaders
- PointsKareem Thomas24Dartmouth Big Green
- AssistsBrandon Mitchell-Day7Dartmouth Big Green
- ReboundsCameron McNamee7Dartmouth Big Green
Recent form
Holy Cross Crusaders
Last 10: 5-5Streak W466.5 scored · 69.4 allowed per game3-1 at home
- W69-47vs Regis College PrideDec 9
- W70-69at Fordham RamsDec 6
- W76-59vs Northeastern HuskiesDec 3
- W77-53vs Worcester State LancersNov 26
- L69-73vs Siena SaintsNov 24
- L66-79at Sacred Heart PioneersNov 22
- L49-68at Brown BearsNov 19
- W67-61at Hampton PiratesNov 16
- L69-87at Utah UtesNov 11
- L53-98at BYU CougarsNov 9
Dartmouth Big Green
Last 10: 4-6Streak W176 scored · 75.9 allowed per game1-4 away
- W77-64vs Boston University TerriersDec 13
- L55-76at Colorado State RamsDec 10
- L80-93at Wyoming CowboysDec 6
- W69-68vs New Hampshire WildcatsDec 4
- W87-61at Saint Peter's PeacocksNov 29
- W113-68vs Maine Augusta MooseNov 19
- L77-85vs App State MountaineersNov 16
- L75-82at Bryant BulldogsNov 13
- L56-75vs Marist Red FoxesNov 9
- L71-87at Cornell Big RedMar 15
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale | 24-7 | - | 11-3 |
| Harvard | 17-12 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Pennsylvania | 18-12 | 2 | 9-5 |
| Cornell | 15-13 | 3 | 8-6 |
| Columbia | 16-12 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Dartmouth | 11-16 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Princeton | 9-20 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Brown | 9-18 | 8 | 3-11 |
| Navy | 26-8 | - | 17-1 |
| Colgate | 18-15 | 6 | 11-7 |
| Lehigh | 18-17 | 6 | 11-7 |
| Boston University | 17-17 | 7 | 10-8 |
| American University | 16-16 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Loyola Maryland | 12-20 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Lafayette | 11-21 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Bucknell | 10-23 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Army | 11-21 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Holy Cross | 11-22 | 12 | 5-13 |
Box score
| Stat | Dartmouth Big Green | Holy Cross Crusaders |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-56 | 20-55 |
| Field goal % | 55 | 36 |
| Three-pointers | 14-24 | 7-20 |
| Three-point % | 58 | 35 |
| Free throws | 13-20 | 17-21 |
| Free throw % | 65 | 81 |
| Rebounds | 42 | 26 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 19 |
| Assists | 16 | 8 |
| Steals | 4 | 3 |
| Blocks | 5 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 6 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 26 |
| Fouls | 18 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 30 | 5 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 74 | 17 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half48-32Aidan Richard makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-32Jayden Williams makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-34Joe Nugent makes layup
- 2nd Half52-34Kareem Thomas makes 6-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half52-37Tyler Boston makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half54-37Jackson Munro makes 6-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half57-37Cameron McNamee makes 26-foot three point jumper (Brandon Mitchell-Day assists)
- 2nd Half60-37Connor Amundsen makes 23-foot three point jumper (Brandon Mitchell-Day assists)
- 2nd Half60-40Joe Nugent makes 24-foot three point jumper (John St. Germain III assists)
- 2nd Half60-42Will Aljancic makes driving layup
- 2nd Half63-42Connor Amundsen makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half65-42Kareem Thomas makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half68-42Kareem Thomas makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jayden Williams assists)
- 2nd Half69-42Jayden Williams makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half70-42Jayden Williams makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half71-42Jayden Williams makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half71-44Tyler Boston makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half72-44Connor Amundsen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-46Aidan Richard makes 6-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half75-46Jayden Williams makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cameron McNamee assists)
- 2nd Half76-46Jayden Williams makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half76-48Tyler Boston makes 6-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half76-50Aidan Richard makes layup
- 2nd Half78-50Cam Hiatt makes driving layup
- 2nd Half79-50Cam Hiatt makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half79-51Aidan Richard makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-52Aidan Richard makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-54Aidan Richard makes layup
- 2nd Half79-56Will Aljancic makes layup (Aidan Richard assists)
- 2nd Half81-56Jackson Munro makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half82-56Kareem Thomas makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half83-56Kareem Thomas makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half84-56Kareem Thomas makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half84-58John St. Germain III makes layup
- 2nd Half84-59John St. Germain III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half86-59Anton Strelnikov makes layup (Cam Hiatt assists)
- 2nd Half86-60John St. Germain III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half86-61John St. Germain III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half89-61Tyler Garrett makes 23-foot three point jumper (Shanon Simango assists)
- 2nd Half89-64Jude Haigh makes 28-foot three point jumper (Austin Mejia assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Holy Cross Crusaders, below favours Dartmouth Big Green.
Venue
- Hart Center ArenaWorcester, MA
- Attendance690
- OfficialsBrian Zink, Mike Evans, Edward Corbett
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