The Holy Cross Crusaders (10-8, 2-3 Patriot League) aim to build on a three-game home winning streak when they host the American Eagles (9-9, 3-2 Patriot League) on January 18, 2025.
In its previous game, American defeated Loyola (MD) on Monday, 73-54. Matt Rogers scored a team-high 19 points (and chipped in one assist and four boards). In its previous game, Holy Cross fell to Bucknell on Wednesday, 86-82. Its top scorer was Caleb Kenney with 23 points.
When is American vs. Holy Cross and when does it start?
This contest between the Eagles and Crusaders is scheduled to tip off on Saturday, January 18, 2025. You can expect the opening tip at 1:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch American vs. Holy Cross
The Eagles and Crusaders will hit the floor at Hart Center for this matchup on January 18, and if you would like to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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American Eagles vs. Holy Cross Crusaders Game Preview
American Stats, Odds & Insights
American scores 69.2 points per game (302nd in college basketball) and allows 69.8 (127th in college basketball) for a -12 scoring differential overall.
The Eagles post only 1.9 fewer points than the Crusaders concede (71.1).
American hits 8.6 three-pointers per game (106th in college basketball) at a 33.9% rate (187th in college basketball), compared to the 5.3 per game its opponents make at a 31.6% rate.
The Eagles are averaging 80.2 points per game this season at home, which is 19.5 more points than they’re averaging on the road (60.7).
On the offensive side of the ball, American has increased its output a little bit over its last 10 games, scoring 71.4 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 69.2 it has racked up over the course of this year.
Holy Cross Stats, Odds & Insights
Holy Cross has been outscored by 1.1 points per game (posting 70.0 points per game, 291st in college basketball, while allowing 71.1 per outing, 177th in college basketball) and has a -19 scoring differential.
The Crusaders’ 70.0 points per game are just 0.2 more than the Eagles give up.
Holy Cross makes 9.4 three-pointers per game (56th in college basketball) while shooting 39.9% from deep (ninth-best in college basketball). It is making 1.5 more threes than its opponents, who drain 7.9 per game at 32.9%.
The Crusaders score 73.0 points per game at home, and 66.6 on the road.
Holy Cross is posting 70.9 points per contest over its last 10 games, compared to its season average of 70.0.
Eagles Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Matt Rogers | 18 | 16.5 | 5.5 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.6 |
Colin Smalls | 16 | 11.2 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
Elijah Stephens | 15 | 10.8 | 2.4 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
Greg Jones | 18 | 9.1 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
Matt Mayock | 18 | 8.2 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.6 |
Crusaders Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Max Green | 18 | 13.3 | 5.2 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.9 |
Joe Nugent | 18 | 13.1 | 5.3 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 2.9 |
Caleb Kenney | 17 | 12.1 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
Tyler Boston | 10 | 9.1 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
Aidan Richard | 15 | 7.0 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
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