NCAAB · Final

Sacred Heart Defeats Holy Cross 79-66 at Home

Friday, November 21, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · William H. Pitt Center

Sacred Heart Pioneers 79, Holy Cross Crusaders 66, 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 Sacred Heart Pioneers?

Sacred Heart Pioneers beat Holy Cross Crusaders 79-66 at William H. Pitt Center on November 21, 2025.

In a decisive matchup, the Sacred Heart Pioneers secured a 79-66 victory over the Holy Cross Crusaders at the William H. Pitt Center. This win marked a crucial moment for Sacred Heart, who had been struggling with a three-game losing streak prior to this game. The Pioneers improved their record to 3-3 in the current season, showcasing a strong performance after a series of disappointing results. In their previous ten games, Sacred Heart had a record of 4-6, averaging 75.2 points scored and allowing 73.3 points per game. Their home record stood at a perfect 4-0, indicating their strength when playing on their own court.

On the other side, Holy Cross continued to face challenges, falling to 1-6 for the season with this loss. Their recent form has been particularly troubling, with a record of 1-4 in the last five games and an average of 63.4 points scored while conceding 80.6 points. The Crusaders have struggled significantly on the road, holding an away record of 1-7. Their overall performance has been marked by inconsistency, as evidenced by their recent 49-68 loss to the Brown Bears just days before this encounter.

The previous meeting between these two teams took place on November 15, 2024, where Sacred Heart fell to Holy Cross with a score of 75-82. This history added an intriguing layer to the matchup, as the Pioneers sought to avenge their earlier defeat. However, the game on November 22, 2025, saw Sacred Heart take control from the outset, demonstrating their growth and resilience.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but it is common for teams to navigate player availability issues early in the season. The absence of key players can significantly impact a team's performance, and both teams would have been keen to field their strongest lineups.

The market had priced Sacred Heart as the clear favorites, reflecting their home advantage and recent form. The odds attributed to the matchup indicated a strong belief in the Pioneers' ability to secure a win, which they ultimately did. The conditions for the game were typical for a college basketball matchup, with both teams adapting to the indoor arena setting at the William H. Pitt Center.

Viewers of the game would have seen a competitive performance from Sacred Heart, particularly in the second half, where they maintained their lead and executed crucial plays to extend their advantage. Key moments included free throws made by Mekhi Conner and Fallou Gueye, which helped solidify their lead as the game progressed. The Pioneers’ ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities and their effective scoring from the field were pivotal in their victory.

As the game concluded, Sacred Heart's win probability was marked at 1.0, underscoring their dominance in the matchup. The Pioneers' performance not only serves as a confidence booster but also positions them better in the league standings as they look to build momentum moving forward.

Leaders

PointsMekhi Conner18Sacred Heart Pioneers
AssistsMekhi Conner6Sacred Heart Pioneers
ReboundsAnquan Hill12Sacred Heart Pioneers
PointsTyler Boston22Holy Cross Crusaders
AssistsTyler Boston5Holy Cross Crusaders
ReboundsJoe Nugent6Holy Cross Crusaders

Recent form

Sacred Heart Pioneers

Last 10: 4-6Streak L375.2 scored · 73.3 allowed per game4-0 at home

L64-81at Queens University RoyalsNov 15
L60-94at Villanova WildcatsNov 12
L80-92at Duquesne DukesNov 8
W103-46vs Merchant Marine MarinersNov 5
L62-66at Merrimack WarriorsMar 13
W71-58vs Fairfield StagsMar 12
L88-90at Iona GaelsMar 8
L74-90at Manhattan JaspersMar 7
W83-62vs Fairfield StagsMar 2
W67-54vs Marist Red FoxesMar 1

Holy Cross Crusaders

Last 10: 2-8Streak L169 scored · 79.9 allowed per game1-7 away

L49-68at Brown BearsNov 19
W67-61at Hampton PiratesNov 16
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

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
Merrimack	23-11	-	17-3
Saint Peter's	17-12	3	14-6
Siena	23-12	4	13-7
Marist	19-12	5	12-8
Quinnipiac	19-13	5	12-8
Fairfield	21-13	6	11-9
Mount St. Mary's	15-17	6	11-9
Iona	18-14	7	10-10
Sacred Heart	14-19	8	9-11
Manhattan	12-20	9	8-12
Canisius	10-21	12	5-15
Niagara	8-22	12	5-15
Rider	4-25	14	3-17

Box score

Stat	Holy Cross Crusaders	Sacred Heart Pioneers
Field goals	23-51	27-62
Field goal %	45	44
Three-pointers	9-26	16-40
Three-point %	35	40
Free throws	11-15	9-12
Free throw %	73	75
Rebounds	34	32
Offensive rebounds	8	10
Defensive rebounds	26	22
Assists	12	17
Steals	4	12
Blocks	0	2
Turnovers	16	10
Team turnovers	2	3
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	8	19
Fast-break points	9	4
Points in the paint	24	22
Fouls	16	16
Largest lead	2	20

How the scoring went

1st Half24-40DeAndre Williams made Layup.
1st Half27-40Tyler Boston made Three Point Jumper.
1st Half28-40Aiden Disu made Free Throw.
1st Half29-40Aiden Disu made Free Throw.
1st Half29-43Dashon Gittens made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mekhi Conner.
1st Half32-43Tyler Boston made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Joe Nugent.
2nd Half32-45Jaden Slaughter made Layup.
2nd Half35-45Joe Nugent made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Gabe Warren.
2nd Half37-45Joe Nugent made Jumper. Assisted by Gabe Warren.
2nd Half37-48Yann Farell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Fallou Gueye.
2nd Half37-51Jaden Slaughter made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Anquan Hill.
2nd Half39-51Aidan Richard made Layup.
2nd Half39-53Jaden Slaughter made Layup. Assisted by Fallou Gueye.
2nd Half39-56Mekhi Conner made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half42-56Aiden Disu made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Aidan Richard.
2nd Half42-59Anquan Hill made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Taj Bryant.
2nd Half42-62Dashon Gittens made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mekhi Conner.
2nd Half44-62Will Aljancic made Layup.
2nd Half44-64Mekhi Conner made Jumper.
2nd Half46-64Will Aljancic made Layup. Assisted by Tyler Boston.
2nd Half48-64DeAndre Williams made Layup.
2nd Half51-64Will Aljancic made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tyler Boston.
2nd Half53-64Will Aljancic made Layup.
2nd Half53-67Dashon Gittens made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Yann Farell.
2nd Half56-67Joe Nugent made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tyler Boston.
2nd Half56-69Jaden Slaughter made Layup.
2nd Half58-69Tyler Boston made Layup.
2nd Half58-71Fallou Gueye made Layup.
2nd Half60-71Tyler Boston made Layup.
2nd Half60-72Fallou Gueye made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-73Fallou Gueye made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-73Will Aljancic made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-74Mekhi Conner made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-75Mekhi Conner made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-75Will Aljancic made Layup.
2nd Half63-76Fallou Gueye made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-77Fallou Gueye made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-78Taj Bryant made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-79Taj Bryant made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-79Tyler Boston made Three Point Jumper.

Win probability

Above the line favours Sacred Heart Pioneers, below favours Holy Cross Crusaders.