Holy Cross Crusaders Defeat Hampton Pirates 67-61
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 1:00 PM ET · Pizzitola Sports Center
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Who won Holy Cross Crusaders vs Hampton Pirates?
Holy Cross Crusaders beat Hampton Pirates 67-61 at Pizzitola Sports Center on November 16, 2025.
In a closely contested game at the Pizzitola Sports Center, the Holy Cross Crusaders narrowly defeated the Hampton Pirates with a final score of 67-61. This matchup was significant as both teams entered the game struggling, with the Pirates holding a home record of 2-3 and the Crusaders at 1-3. The victory for Holy Cross marks a much-needed win as they had been on a seven-game losing streak, while Hampton was looking to build on their recent success after winning their last game against the Brown Bears.
Hampton's recent form has been a mixed bag, with a record of 5-5 over their last ten games. They had shown some offensive prowess, averaging 73.7 points scored per game while allowing 67.8 points. Their last five games revealed a record of 2-3, with an average of 75.8 points scored and 73.2 points allowed. At home, the Pirates were undefeated in three games prior to this matchup, showcasing their ability to perform well on their own court.
In contrast, Holy Cross has struggled significantly, with a record of 1-9 in their last ten games. They have averaged 69.9 points scored per game while allowing a staggering 82.9 points. Their last five games were particularly troubling, as they lost all five, averaging only 70.0 points scored and allowing 87.4 points. The Crusaders have not won a game on the road this season, with an away record of 0-7, which made their victory over Hampton even more impressive.
The two teams had not faced each other recently, making this game an intriguing encounter. The Pirates were looking to capitalize on their home advantage, while the Crusaders aimed to break their losing streak. The game was marked by critical scoring plays in the second half, where the Crusaders managed to pull ahead in the closing minutes. Xzavier Long started the scoring for Holy Cross in the second half with a free throw, which was followed by a series of free throws from Quintin Cooper and Aidan Richard, allowing Holy Cross to extend their lead.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any players missing from either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this important fixture. The market had priced the home win probability for Hampton at 0.0, indicating that they were not favored to win, which proved to be accurate as Holy Cross secured the victory.
Conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere at the Pizzitola Sports Center was likely charged as both teams fought hard for a crucial win. Viewers were treated to a competitive matchup, with Holy Cross demonstrating resilience to overcome their recent struggles.
Overall, this game highlighted the challenges both teams face this season, with Holy Cross making a statement in their quest to turn their season around.
Leaders
- PointsXzavier Long21Hampton Pirates
- AssistsXzavier Long4Hampton Pirates
- ReboundsXzavier Long13Hampton Pirates
- PointsJoe Nugent22Holy Cross Crusaders
- AssistsGabe Warren3Holy Cross Crusaders
- ReboundsJoe Nugent4Holy Cross Crusaders
Recent form
Hampton Pirates
Last 10: 5-5Streak W173.7 scored · 67.8 allowed per game3-0 at home
- W72-63at Brown BearsNov 15
- L53-91at Virginia CavaliersNov 12
- W103-43vs Mid Atlantic Christian MustangsNov 7
- L86-90at Milwaukee PanthersNov 4
- L65-79at UNC Wilmington SeahawksMar 9
- W70-65at Northeastern HuskiesMar 8
- L72-75at Towson TigersMar 1
- L52-53at Drexel DragonsFeb 28
- W81-49vs Stony Brook SeawolvesFeb 24
- W83-70vs UNC Wilmington SeahawksFeb 22
Holy Cross Crusaders
Last 10: 1-9Streak L769.9 scored · 82.9 allowed per game0-7 away
- L69-87at Utah UtesNov 11
- L53-98at BYU CougarsNov 9
- 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
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 |
| UNC Wilmington | 27-7 | - | 15-3 |
| Charleston | 21-11 | 1 | 14-4 |
| Hofstra | 24-11 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Monmouth | 19-15 | 4 | 11-7 |
| William & Mary | 20-12 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Drexel | 17-16 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Towson | 19-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Stony Brook | 17-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Campbell | 16-18 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Hampton | 13-19 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Elon | 14-18 | 9 | 6-12 |
| North Carolina A&T | 11-19 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Northeastern | 7-24 | 13 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Holy Cross Crusaders | Hampton Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-45 | 20-54 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 37 |
| Three-pointers | 6-17 | 5-20 |
| Three-point % | 35 | 25 |
| Free throws | 15-15 | 16-17 |
| Free throw % | 100 | 94 |
| Rebounds | 24 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 4 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 17 |
| Assists | 9 | 8 |
| Steals | 10 | 4 |
| Blocks | 0 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 2 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 24 |
| Fouls | 13 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 6 | 6 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half35-33Josh Ogundele made Layup. Assisted by Xzavier Long.
- 2nd Half38-33Joe Nugent made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Gabe Warren.
- 2nd Half38-36Xzavier Long made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Josh Ogundele.
- 2nd Half39-36Tyler Boston made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-36Tyler Boston made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-37Xzavier Long made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-38Xzavier Long made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-38Gabe Warren made Jumper.
- 2nd Half42-40Quintin Cooper made Layup.
- 2nd Half44-40DeAndre Williams made Layup.
- 2nd Half44-42Daniel Johnson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half46-42Aiden Disu made Layup. Assisted by Aidan Richard.
- 2nd Half46-45Daniel Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Xzavier Long.
- 2nd Half46-46Xzavier Long made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-47Xzavier Long made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-48Etienne Strothers made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-49Etienne Strothers made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-51Daniel Johnson made Jumper. Assisted by Michael Eley.
- 2nd Half47-51Tyler Boston made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-51Tyler Boston made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-51Tyler Boston made Layup.
- 2nd Half50-53Daniel Johnson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half50-55Quintin Cooper made Layup.
- 2nd Half52-55Gabe Warren made Layup.
- 2nd Half54-55Aiden Disu made Layup.
- 2nd Half57-55Joe Nugent made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by DeAndre Williams.
- 2nd Half57-56Josh Ogundele made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-57Josh Ogundele made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-57Declan Ryan made Layup.
- 2nd Half60-57Declan Ryan made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-57Declan Ryan made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-58Xzavier Long made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-59Xzavier Long made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-60Quintin Cooper made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-61Quintin Cooper made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-61Tyler Boston made Jumper.
- 2nd Half64-61Aidan Richard made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-61Aidan Richard made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-61Joe Nugent made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-61Joe Nugent made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Hampton Pirates, below favours Holy Cross Crusaders.
Venue
- Pizzitola Sports CenterProvidence, RI
- Attendance225
- OfficialsMichael Palau, Jawaan Williams, Tyler Jones
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