NCAAB · Final

BYU Dominates Holy Cross in 98-53 Victory

Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · Marriott Center

BYU Cougars 98, Holy Cross Crusaders 53, 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 BYU Cougars?

BYU Cougars beat Holy Cross Crusaders 98-53 at Marriott Center on November 8, 2025.

The BYU Cougars showcased their strength in a commanding 98-53 victory over the Holy Cross Crusaders at the Marriott Center. This game highlighted the stark contrast between the two teams' current forms, with BYU extending their winning streak to two games while Holy Cross suffered their third consecutive loss.

BYU entered the matchup with a solid home record of 2-0 and an impressive overall record of 9-1 in their last ten games. They averaged 82.9 points scored per game while allowing 74.5 points. Their last five games reflected a strong performance, with an average of 78.8 points scored and 78.2 points allowed. The Cougars' recent form included a victory against the Villanova Wildcats, where they won 71-66, and a narrow loss to the Houston Cougars, where they fell 54-74.

In stark contrast, Holy Cross came into the game with a disappointing away record of 0-2 and an overall record of 0-2 in their last two games. They averaged 71.4 points scored and allowed 76.4 points during their last ten games, with their last five games yielding an average of 75.6 points scored and 83.2 points allowed. Their most recent outing saw them lose to the Providence Friars 79-89, continuing a downward trend that has seen them lose their last five games.

The game began with BYU asserting their dominance early on, and they maintained control throughout. The Cougars' scoring was led by a series of strong plays, including a layup by Robert Wright III and a jumper by DeAndre Williams. As the second half progressed, BYU continued to pile on the points, with notable contributions from Jaden Kirkwood and Aleksej Kostić, who both made significant scoring plays to push the lead further.

The Cougars' home advantage was evident, as they improved their home record to 3-0. Their ability to score efficiently at home has been a key factor in their success, as they have proven to be a formidable opponent on their own court. Conversely, Holy Cross struggled significantly on the road, with their away record now standing at 0-6, indicating their difficulties in competing outside of their home venue.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the contrasting forms of the teams suggest that BYU's roster is in better shape, contributing to their current success.

The betting market reflected BYU's dominance, pricing them as heavy favorites with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating complete confidence in their ability to secure the victory.

The conditions at the Marriott Center were favorable for basketball, and BYU capitalized on their home environment to deliver a strong performance. Fans witnessed an impressive display of offensive skill and teamwork from the Cougars, who executed their game plan effectively.

Overall, this game served as a clear indicator of the current state of both programs. BYU's potent offense and solid defense combined to create a lopsided scoreline, while Holy Cross will need to regroup and address their issues if they hope to turn their season around.

Leaders

PointsRichie Saunders20BYU Cougars
AssistsAJ Dybantsa3BYU Cougars
ReboundsAJ Dybantsa8BYU Cougars
PointsTyler Boston12Holy Cross Crusaders
AssistsDeAndre Williams3Holy Cross Crusaders
ReboundsWill Aljancic6Holy Cross Crusaders

Recent form

BYU Cougars

Last 10: 9-1Streak W182.9 scored · 74.5 allowed per game6-0 at home

W71-66vs Villanova WildcatsNov 4
L54-74at Houston CougarsMar 14
W96-92vs Iowa State CyclonesMar 13
W85-74vs Utah UtesMar 9
W88-85at Iowa State CyclonesMar 5
W77-56vs West Virginia MountaineersMar 2
W91-81at Arizona State Sun DevilsFeb 27
W96-95at Arizona WildcatsFeb 23
W91-57vs Kansas JayhawksFeb 19
W80-65vs Kansas State WildcatsFeb 16

Holy Cross Crusaders

Last 10: 2-8Streak L571.4 scored · 76.4 allowed per game0-6 away

L79-89at Providence FriarsNov 4
L68-69at Lafayette LeopardsMar 5
L81-94vs Bucknell BisonMar 1
L73-81at Colgate RaidersFeb 27
L77-83at Navy MidshipmenFeb 23
W74-69vs Lafayette LeopardsFeb 19
L60-72at Lehigh Mountain HawksFeb 15
L65-87vs Colgate RaidersFeb 12
W72-52vs Boston University TerriersFeb 8
L65-68at Army Black KnightsFeb 5

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
Arizona	36-3	-	16-2
Houston	30-7	2	14-4
Iowa State	29-8	4	12-6
Kansas	24-11	4	12-6
Texas Tech	23-11	4	12-6
TCU	23-12	5	11-7
BYU	23-12	7	9-9
UCF	21-12	7	9-9
West Virginia	21-14	7	9-9
Cincinnati	18-15	7	9-9
Colorado	17-16	9	7-11
Arizona State	17-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma State	20-15	10	6-12
Baylor	17-17	10	6-12
Kansas State	12-20	13	3-15
Utah	10-22	14	2-16

Box score

Stat	Holy Cross Crusaders	BYU Cougars
Field goals	21-60	39-63
Field goal %	35	62
Three-pointers	3-22	7-25
Three-point %	14	28
Free throws	8-11	13-16
Free throw %	73	81
Rebounds	30	36
Offensive rebounds	9	4
Defensive rebounds	21	32
Assists	9	20
Steals	3	12
Blocks	0	3
Turnovers	15	6
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	2	24
Fast-break points	8	21
Points in the paint	28	62
Fouls	15	10
Largest lead	0	46

How the scoring went

1st Half19-52Dawson Baker made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Robert Wright III.
1st Half19-54Robert Wright III made Layup.
1st Half21-54Aidan Richard made Jumper.
1st Half21-56Dawson Baker made Layup.
1st Half22-56Joe Nugent made Free Throw.
1st Half23-56Joe Nugent made Free Throw.
1st Half25-56Declan Ryan made Jumper. Assisted by John St. Germain III.
1st Half25-58Robert Wright III made Layup.
2nd Half25-59Robert Wright III made Free Throw.
2nd Half27-59Tyler Boston made Jumper.
2nd Half27-62Kennard Davis Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by AJ Dybantsa.
2nd Half29-62Aidan Richard made Jumper. Assisted by Aiden Disu.
2nd Half29-65Kennard Davis Jr. made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half29-67AJ Dybantsa made Layup.
2nd Half29-68Dominique Diomande made Free Throw.
2nd Half32-68Aidan Richard made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by DeAndre Williams.
2nd Half35-68Aidan Richard made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by DeAndre Williams.
2nd Half37-68DeAndre Williams made Jumper.
2nd Half37-71Richie Saunders made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dominique Diomande.
2nd Half37-73Dominique Diomande made Dunk.
2nd Half37-75AJ Dybantsa made Dunk.
2nd Half39-75John St. Germain III made Layup.
2nd Half39-77Dawson Baker made Jumper. Assisted by AJ Dybantsa.
2nd Half39-79AJ Dybantsa made Dunk. Assisted by Khadim Mboup.
2nd Half42-79Tyler Boston made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Aidan Richard.
2nd Half42-82Dawson Baker made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tyler Mrus.
2nd Half43-82Chuck Hare made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-83Dawson Baker made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-84Dawson Baker made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-87Richie Saunders made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Robert Wright III.
2nd Half43-89Richie Saunders made Dunk.
2nd Half45-89DeAndre Williams made Jumper.
2nd Half45-91Robert Wright III made Layup.
2nd Half47-91DeAndre Williams made Jumper.
2nd Half49-91Declan Ryan made Jumper. Assisted by DeAndre Williams.
2nd Half51-91Jaden Kirkwood made Layup.
2nd Half51-93Dominique Diomande made Jumper.
2nd Half51-96Aleksej Kostić made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Xavion Staton.
2nd Half53-96Jaden Kirkwood made Jumper.
2nd Half53-98Aleksej Kostić made Layup.