NCAAB · Final

Brown Bears Defeat Holy Cross Crusaders 68-49

Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Pizzitola Sports Center

Brown Bears 68, Holy Cross Crusaders 49, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Holy Cross Crusaders vs Brown Bears?

Brown Bears beat Holy Cross Crusaders 68-49 at Pizzitola Sports Center on November 18, 2025.

In a decisive matchup at the Pizzitola Sports Center, the Brown Bears emerged victorious over the Holy Cross Crusaders with a final score of 68-49. This win marks a significant turnaround for Brown, who had struggled in their recent games, having lost their last three contests prior to this victory.

Both teams entered the game with identical records of 1-4, making this fixture particularly noteworthy as they sought to improve their standings. The Bears, however, had a slightly better recent form, boasting a 2-8 record over their last ten games, while the Crusaders held a 3-7 record during the same span. Brown's average scoring was 66.6 points per game, while they allowed an average of 74.1 points. In contrast, Holy Cross averaged 71.1 points scored and 74.5 points allowed.

Brown's performance at home has been less than stellar this season, with a home record of 1-3. Their recent form at home showed an average of 72.4 points scored and 79.0 points allowed over their last five games. Holy Cross, on the other hand, had a home record of 1-4 and an away record of 2-3, indicating they have struggled to find success on the road.

In their previous meetings, the teams were evenly matched with a head-to-head record of 1-1. The last encounter before this game took place on November 19, 2025, where Brown secured a 68-49 victory, while Holy Cross had won the earlier matchup on November 17, 2024, with a score of 73-65.

Injuries were not reported as a factor affecting either team leading into this matchup, allowing both squads to field their players without significant absences. The market had priced the game with Brown having a strong home win probability of 1.0, reflecting confidence in their ability to secure a win in front of their home crowd.

The game conditions were conducive to basketball, with no adverse weather or external factors reported that could have impacted play. As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a series of scoring plays that highlighted Brown's offensive capabilities. Notable moments included N'famara Dabo making crucial free throws and layups, while Gabe Warren contributed with a three-point jumper and a dunk, showcasing a well-rounded team effort.

Overall, the Brown Bears' performance in this game not only provided a much-needed win but also demonstrated their potential to compete effectively in the league, especially after a challenging stretch. The victory could serve as a turning point for the Bears as they look to build on this success moving forward.

Leaders

PointsIsaiah Langham18Brown Bears
AssistsJeremiah Jenkins6Brown Bears
ReboundsN'famara Dabo12Brown Bears
PointsJoe Nugent17Holy Cross Crusaders
AssistsTyler Boston2Holy Cross Crusaders
ReboundsAidan Richard7Holy Cross Crusaders

Recent form

Brown Bears

Last 10: 2-8Streak L366.6 scored · 74.1 allowed per game1-3 at home

L61-82vs Pennsylvania QuakersMar 7
L80-86at Cornell Big RedFeb 28
L62-80at Columbia LionsFeb 28
W80-71vs Princeton TigersFeb 21
W79-76at Dartmouth Big GreenFeb 14
L53-56at Harvard CrimsonFeb 14
L69-81at Yale BulldogsFeb 7
L70-77vs Dartmouth Big GreenJan 31
L59-69vs Harvard CrimsonJan 31
L53-63at Princeton TigersJan 24

Holy Cross Crusaders

Last 10: 3-7Streak L171.1 scored · 74.5 allowed per game2-3 away

L66-69at Lehigh Mountain HawksMar 6
W82-77at Lafayette LeopardsMar 4
L62-76vs Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsFeb 28
L63-78at Boston University TerriersFeb 26
W72-63at Bucknell BisonFeb 22
L83-86vs Lafayette LeopardsFeb 18
L73-83at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsFeb 15
L70-74vs Colgate RaidersFeb 11
W76-67vs Lehigh Mountain HawksFeb 7
L64-72vs Boston University TerriersFeb 3

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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
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

Box score

Stat	Holy Cross Crusaders	Brown Bears
Field goals	18-52	25-52
Field goal %	35	48
Three-pointers	8-25	9-27
Three-point %	32	33
Free throws	5-11	9-11
Free throw %	45	82
Rebounds	29	37
Offensive rebounds	9	8
Defensive rebounds	20	29
Assists	8	14
Steals	7	8
Blocks	0	6
Turnovers	13	12
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	7	22
Fast-break points	11	11
Points in the paint	16	26
Fouls	12	18
Largest lead	3	23

How the scoring went

1st Half17-23Jeremiah Jenkins made Layup.
1st Half17-26Adrian Uchidiuno made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by David Rochester.
1st Half18-26Gabe Warren made Free Throw.
1st Half18-29Isaiah Langham made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Adrian Uchidiuno.
1st Half18-31N'famara Dabo made Layup.
1st Half18-32Isaiah Langham made Free Throw.
1st Half18-33Isaiah Langham made Free Throw.
1st Half18-34David Rochester made Free Throw.
1st Half18-35David Rochester made Free Throw.
1st Half19-35Gabe Warren made Free Throw.
1st Half19-36Luke Paragon made Free Throw.
1st Half19-37Luke Paragon made Free Throw.
1st Half21-37Aiden Disu made Dunk. Assisted by Tyler Boston.
2nd Half21-39Isaiah Langham made Layup.
2nd Half23-39Joe Nugent made Jumper.
2nd Half26-39Tyler Boston made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half26-41N'famara Dabo made Layup. Assisted by David Rochester.
2nd Half26-44Adrian Uchidiuno made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Isaiah Langham.
2nd Half29-44Aidan Richard made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half29-46Malcolm Wrisby-Jefferson made Layup.
2nd Half29-48Isaiah Langham made Layup.
2nd Half31-48Aiden Disu made Jumper.
2nd Half34-48Joe Nugent made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Aidan Richard.
2nd Half36-48DeAndre Williams made Layup. Assisted by Joe Nugent.
2nd Half37-48DeAndre Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-51Adrian Uchidiuno made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jeremiah Jenkins.
2nd Half39-51Joe Nugent made Jumper.
2nd Half39-54Jeremiah Jenkins made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Isaiah Langham.
2nd Half41-54Tyler Boston made Layup.
2nd Half41-57Isaiah Langham made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jeremiah Jenkins.
2nd Half41-58N'famara Dabo made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-60Charlie O'Sullivan made Jumper.
2nd Half41-61N'famara Dabo made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-62N'famara Dabo made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-64N'famara Dabo made Layup.
2nd Half44-64Gabe Warren made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jude Haigh.
2nd Half47-64Joe Nugent made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Gabe Warren.
2nd Half49-64Gabe Warren made Dunk.
2nd Half49-66Adrian Uchidiuno made Jumper.
2nd Half49-68Isaiah Langham made Layup. Assisted by David Rochester.