NCAAB · Final

Colgate Raiders Edge Holy Cross Crusaders in Close Contest

Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Cotterell Court

Colgate Raiders 79, Holy Cross Crusaders 74, 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 Holy Cross Crusaders vs Colgate Raiders?

Colgate Raiders beat Holy Cross Crusaders 79-74 at Cotterell Court on January 28, 2026.

Who was favored in Holy Cross Crusaders vs Colgate Raiders?

Colgate Raiders were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -700 (about 88% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Colgate Raiders emerged victorious against the Holy Cross Crusaders with a final score of 79-74 at Cotterell Court. This victory marks a continuation of Colgate's strong home performance, improving their record to 14-9 while Holy Cross falls to 8-15 on the season.

Colgate's recent form has been solid, with a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, including a current winning streak of one game. They have averaged 75.8 points scored per game while allowing an average of 75.9 points. In their last five games, they have scored an average of 80.8 points, showcasing their offensive capabilities. Their home record in the last ten games stands at 3-2, indicating a competitive edge when playing at Cotterell Court.

On the other hand, Holy Cross has struggled recently, posting a record of 3-7 in their last ten games and currently on a three-game losing streak. They have averaged 65.4 points scored per game during this stretch, while allowing 74.2 points. Their last five games reflect a scoring average of 71.2 points, but they have faced challenges, particularly in away games, where they have a record of 1-4.

In terms of previous meetings, Colgate has dominated the matchup against Holy Cross, winning both encounters in the 2025 season. The Raiders won the first game 87-65 at Holy Cross and followed it up with an 81-73 victory at home. This history provided a psychological edge for Colgate heading into this game.

Injury updates were not provided in the block, so both teams appeared to be at full strength for this matchup.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Colgate favored by 10.5 points, with a total set at 144.5. The odds for the home moneyline were -700, while the away moneyline stood at 500, reflecting a strong belief in Colgate's ability to secure the win.

The game conditions were typical for a late January evening, with both teams looking to capitalize on their strengths. As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a series of scoring plays that highlighted the competitive nature of the contest. Notably, Jalen Cox played a crucial role in the final moments, making key free throws and a layup to seal the game for Colgate.

This matchup showcased the resilience of the Raiders and their ability to perform under pressure, while Holy Cross will need to regroup and find ways to turn around their recent struggles.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	COLG -10.5	144.5 o -115 / u -105	Holy Cross Crusaders +500 · Colgate Raiders -700

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Leaders

PointsJalen Cox16Colgate Raiders
AssistsJalen Cox8Colgate Raiders
ReboundsSam Wright9Colgate Raiders
PointsTyler Boston20Holy Cross Crusaders
AssistsTyler Boston5Holy Cross Crusaders
ReboundsDeAndre Williams6Holy Cross Crusaders

Recent form

Colgate Raiders

Last 10: 6-4Streak W175.8 scored · 75.9 allowed per game3-2 at home

W80-79vs Boston University TerriersJan 24
L66-70at American University EaglesJan 22
W95-76vs Bucknell BisonJan 17
W86-80at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsJan 15
L77-78vs Lehigh Mountain HawksJan 10
W64-62vs American University EaglesJan 8
W76-69at Army Black KnightsJan 3
W85-77at Lafayette LeopardsDec 31
L69-78vs Harvard CrimsonDec 28
L60-90at Florida GatorsDec 21

Holy Cross Crusaders

Last 10: 3-7Streak L365.4 scored · 74.2 allowed per game1-4 away

L67-76vs American University EaglesJan 24
L68-85at Navy MidshipmenJan 22
L55-74at Lafayette LeopardsJan 17
W82-75vs Army Black KnightsJan 14
W84-73at American University EaglesJan 10
L58-66at Lehigh Mountain HawksJan 7
L58-65vs Navy MidshipmenJan 3
W65-58vs Bucknell BisonDec 31
L53-81at Harvard CrimsonDec 20
L64-89vs Dartmouth Big GreenDec 16

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

Box score

Stat	Holy Cross Crusaders	Colgate Raiders
Field goals	31-57	31-64
Field goal %	54	48
Three-pointers	7-21	8-19
Three-point %	33	42
Free throws	5-10	9-12
Free throw %	50	75
Rebounds	28	37
Offensive rebounds	2	10
Defensive rebounds	26	27
Assists	9	20
Steals	4	4
Blocks	2	2
Turnovers	7	6
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	1	0
Points off turnovers	7	9
Fast-break points	0	14
Points in the paint	34	36
Fouls	16	11
Largest lead	9	8
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	57	38

How the scoring went

2nd Half40-37Josh Ahayere makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-37DeAndre Williams makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half42-40Ben Tweedy makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jalen Cox assists)
2nd Half45-40Aidan Richard makes 23-foot three point jumper (DeAndre Williams assists)
2nd Half45-43Andrew Alekseyenko makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jalen Cox assists)
2nd Half47-43Gabe Warren makes driving layup
2nd Half47-45Kyle Carlesimo makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half49-45Tyler Boston makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half49-47Andrew Alekseyenko makes driving layup (Jalen Cox assists)
2nd Half52-47Tyler Boston makes 23-foot three point jumper
2nd Half54-47Chuck Hare makes 3-foot dunk (John St. Germain III assists)
2nd Half54-49Ayomi Odetoyinbo makes 1-foot dunk (Andrew Alekseyenko assists)
2nd Half56-49Chuck Hare makes layup
2nd Half57-49Chuck Hare makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half57-51Josh Ahayere makes 13-foot jumper
2nd Half58-51John St. Germain III makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-53Ben Tweedy makes driving layup (Sam Wright assists)
2nd Half60-53Aiden Disu makes layup (Tyler Boston assists)
2nd Half60-54Ben Tweedy makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-54Gabe Warren makes layup
2nd Half63-54Gabe Warren makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half63-56Jalen Cox makes 16-foot jumper (Sam Wright assists)
2nd Half63-58Jalen Cox makes 17-foot jumper (Ben Tweedy assists)
2nd Half65-58Tyler Boston makes driving layup
2nd Half65-61Kyle Carlesimo makes 24-foot three point jumper (Sam Wright assists)
2nd Half65-63Sam Wright makes 3-foot hook shot (Jalen Cox assists)
2nd Half67-63Tyler Boston makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half67-66Josh Ahayere makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jalen Cox assists)
2nd Half69-66Gabe Warren makes layup
2nd Half69-68Josh Ahayere makes 14-foot jumper (Ben Tweedy assists)
2nd Half72-68Joe Nugent makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tyler Boston assists)
2nd Half74-68Tyler Boston makes layup
2nd Half74-69Sam Wright makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-70Sam Wright makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-73Josh Ahayere makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jalen Cox assists)
2nd Half74-74Jalen Cox makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-75Jalen Cox makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-76Jalen Cox makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-77Jalen Cox makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-79Jalen Cox makes layup (Kyle Carlesimo assists)