Men’s Basketball Concludes Three-Game Homestand Against Northeastern Wednesday

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Men’s Basketball Concludes Three-Game Homestand Against Northeastern Wednesday

The Holy Cross men’s basketball team will conclude its three-game homestand by facing Northeastern this Wednesday. The game is set to take place at Hart Center Arena at 6 p.m. Fans can catch the live stream on ESPN+, featuring Kevin Gehl as the play-by-play announcer and Jacob VanRyn providing analysis. This event will also be marked by a ‘purple out,’ encouraging attendees to wear purple and bring a new, unwrapped toy for donation. In exchange for the toy, attendees will receive a free ticket to the game.

Game Overview

Holy Cross enters this matchup with a 2-6 record after a recent 77-53 victory against Worcester State. Sophomore guard Tyler Boston led the team in scoring with 12 points while also contributing seven rebounds. Another standout, Aidan Richard, matched Boston’s points, with an impressive 71.4% shooting accuracy.

Key Player Stats

Tyler Boston: 12 points, 7 rebounds
Aidan Richard: 12 points, 5 rebounds (5-for-7 shooting)
Joe Nugent: 158 career three-pointers, needs one to reach fifth on the all-time list

Discipline and Rankings

The Crusaders are recognized for their discipline, averaging only 15.4 fouls per game—ranking 40th fewest in the NCAA. Additionally, they are fourth in the Patriot League in three-point attempts per game at 24.3. However, they currently sit at 336th in the 2026 Pomeroy College Basketball Ratings.

Scouting the Northeastern Huskies

On the other side, the Northeastern Huskies arrive with a 3-4 record. Recently, they suffered an 86-73 loss to Wake Forest, where Miles Newton scored a team-high 22 points. Despite struggles, they force an average of 15.57 turnovers per game, ranked second in the CAA.

Huskies’ Key Players

Miles Newton: 22 points against Wake Forest
Youri Fritz: 10th in NCAA field goal percentage at 67.3%
LA Pratt: Preseason All-CAA Second Team member

Historical Context

Historically, Holy Cross holds a 13-7 advantage in the series against Northeastern, dating back to 1924. In their last encounter, the Huskies prevailed with a narrow 59-58 victory on December 10, 2022. Holy Cross is keen to reverse their fortune against Northeastern, having last won on February 23, 2008.