Providence Friars Defeat Holy Cross Crusaders 89-79
Monday, November 3, 2025, 7:15 PM ET · Amica Mutual Pavilion
Providence Friars 89, Holy Cross Crusaders 79, 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 Providence Friars?
Providence Friars beat Holy Cross Crusaders 89-79 at Amica Mutual Pavilion on November 3, 2025.
The Providence Friars secured a solid victory against the Holy Cross Crusaders, finishing the game with a score of 89-79 at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. This match was particularly noteworthy as it marked the Friars' first win of the season, improving their record to 1-0, while the Crusaders fell to 0-1.
In the lead-up to this game, Providence had been struggling, with a last ten record of 1-9, including a six-game losing streak. Their average scoring during that stretch was 70.8 points per game, but they allowed an average of 79.6 points, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities. In contrast, Holy Cross had a record of 2-8 over their last ten games, with a four-game losing streak. They averaged 70.2 points scored while allowing 74.4 points, indicating a similar trend of defensive challenges.
At home, Providence had a record of 1-5 in their last six games, while Holy Cross struggled on the road, going 0-5 in their last five away games. This fixture was crucial for both teams as they sought to break their respective streaks and gain momentum for the season ahead.
The match featured several notable scoring plays, particularly in the second half. Aiden Disu made a free throw that brought the score to 71-83, followed by a three-point jumper from Tyler Boston, assisted by DeAndre Williams, which made it 74-83. DeAndre Williams then added another three-pointer, assisted by Boston, bringing the score to 77-83. Jaylin Sellers contributed significantly with a layup and a subsequent free throw, extending Providence's lead to 86-77. Sellers continued his strong performance with another layup, assisted by Corey Floyd Jr., finalizing the score at 89-79.
The betting market had priced Providence as a strong favorite with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting confidence in their ability to secure the victory at home.
Conditions during the game were typical for early November, with both teams looking to establish their rhythm as the season begins. Viewers should have watched for the Friars' offensive strategies, particularly how they utilized their home court advantage, and how the Crusaders attempted to respond to the pressure of playing away.
Overall, this match served as an important early-season indicator for both teams, with Providence looking to build on this victory while Holy Cross aims to regroup and find their footing in the coming games.
Leaders
- PointsStefan Vaaks19Providence Friars
- AssistsCorey Floyd Jr.3Providence Friars
- ReboundsOswin Erhunmwunse8Providence Friars
- PointsTyler Boston25Holy Cross Crusaders
- AssistsTyler Boston6Holy Cross Crusaders
- ReboundsAidan Richard10Holy Cross Crusaders
Recent form
Providence Friars
Last 10: 1-9Streak L670.8 scored · 79.6 allowed per game1-5 at home
- L69-75vs Butler BulldogsMar 12
- L68-76at Xavier MusketeersMar 8
- L77-80vs DePaul Blue DemonsMar 5
- L63-75vs UConn HuskiesMar 1
- L52-82at Marquette Golden EaglesFeb 26
- L72-93at Georgetown HoyasFeb 20
- W75-62vs Villanova WildcatsFeb 15
- L82-91vs Xavier MusketeersFeb 13
- L81-82at Butler BulldogsFeb 8
- L69-80vs Creighton BluejaysFeb 6
Holy Cross Crusaders
Last 10: 2-8Streak L470.2 scored · 74.4 allowed per game0-5 away
- 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
- L67-69vs Lehigh Mountain HawksFeb 1
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 |
| St. John's | 30-7 | - | 18-2 |
| UConn | 34-6 | 1 | 17-3 |
| Villanova | 24-9 | 3 | 15-5 |
| Seton Hall | 21-12 | 8 | 10-10 |
| Creighton | 16-18 | 9 | 9-11 |
| DePaul | 16-16 | 10 | 8-12 |
| Butler | 16-16 | 11 | 7-13 |
| Providence | 15-18 | 11 | 7-13 |
| Marquette | 12-20 | 11 | 7-13 |
| Georgetown | 16-18 | 12 | 6-14 |
| Xavier | 15-18 | 12 | 6-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Holy Cross Crusaders | Providence Friars |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-65 | 31-62 |
| Field goal % | 42 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 11-33 | 7-26 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 27 |
| Free throws | 14-21 | 20-27 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 74 |
| Rebounds | 37 | 42 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 34 |
| Assists | 13 | 17 |
| Steals | 8 | 11 |
| Blocks | 2 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 18 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 44 |
| Fouls | 22 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 20 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half42-54Duncan Powell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-56Stefan Vaaks made Layup. Assisted by Ryan Mela.
- 2nd Half44-56Gabe Warren made Layup.
- 2nd Half46-56Gabe Warren made Layup.
- 2nd Half47-56Gabe Warren made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-57Stefan Vaaks made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-58Stefan Vaaks made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-60Oswin Erhunmwunse made Dunk. Assisted by Stefan Vaaks.
- 2nd Half47-61Jamier Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-62Jamier Jones made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-62Tyler Boston made Jumper.
- 2nd Half49-64Jason Edwards made Jumper. Assisted by Jaylin Sellers.
- 2nd Half49-67Jason Edwards made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaylin Sellers.
- 2nd Half49-69Jamier Jones made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half51-69Aiden Disu made Jumper.
- 2nd Half51-71Jamier Jones made Dunk. Assisted by Oswin Erhunmwunse.
- 2nd Half54-71Tyler Boston made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Aiden Disu.
- 2nd Half55-71Aidan Richard made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-73Duncan Powell made Layup. Assisted by Stefan Vaaks.
- 2nd Half57-73DeAndre Williams made Jumper.
- 2nd Half60-73DeAndre Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tyler Boston.
- 2nd Half62-73Aiden Disu made Jumper.
- 2nd Half62-76Jaylin Sellers made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Oswin Erhunmwunse.
- 2nd Half63-76Tyler Boston made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-76Tyler Boston made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-78Jamier Jones made Dunk. Assisted by Corey Floyd Jr..
- 2nd Half67-78DeAndre Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Aiden Disu.
- 2nd Half70-78Joe Nugent made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tyler Boston.
- 2nd Half70-80Jamier Jones made Layup.
- 2nd Half70-81Corey Floyd Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-82Jason Edwards made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-83Jason Edwards made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-83Aiden Disu made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-83Tyler Boston made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by DeAndre Williams.
- 2nd Half77-83DeAndre Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tyler Boston.
- 2nd Half77-85Jaylin Sellers made Layup.
- 2nd Half77-86Jaylin Sellers made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half77-87Corey Floyd Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half79-87Gabe Warren made Layup.
- 2nd Half79-89Jaylin Sellers made Layup. Assisted by Corey Floyd Jr..
Win probability
Above the line favours Providence Friars, below favours Holy Cross Crusaders.
Venue
- Amica Mutual PavilionProvidence, RI
- Attendance9083
- OfficialsJohn Gaffney, John Cahill Jr., Evon Burroughs
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