- Matchup: Army Black Knights vs Holy Cross Crusaders
- Event Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Venue: Hart Center, Worcester, MA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Holy Cross Crusaders (7-10) will host the Army Black Knights (7-10) at Hart Center this Wednesday.
In their previous game, the Army Black Knights faced Boston, suffering a defeat with a score of 100-91. The Black Knights recorded 17 fouls, matching Boston’s total. From beyond the arc, they succeeded on 15 of 23 attempts. Boston shot impressively from the free-throw line, converting 17 of 21 (81.0%). Boston secured 26 rebounds (4 offensive and 22 defensive) and achieved 22 assists alongside 4 steals. Defensively, Army allowed an astonishing 66.7% field goal percentage, permitting 34 out of 51 shots. The Black Knights managed 15 assists, forced 10 turnovers, and claimed 5 steals while gathering 23 rebounds (10 offensive). At the free-throw line, they made 13 of 15 attempts for an 86.7% success rate. Ultimately, Army concluded the game with a 47.0% field goal percentage (31 out of 66) and nailed 16 of 34 shots from 3-point territory.
Ryan Curry was instrumental in this encounter, achieving a 50.0% shooting percentage with 24 points, 8 assists, and 1 rebound across 33 minutes on the court.
Entering this matchup, Army holds a 7-10 record this season, averaging 75.7 points per game (ranked 217th in NCAA). They execute at a shooting percentage of 41.9% from the field, along with 34.4% on 3-point attempts (192 out of 558) and a free throw success rate of 70.6%. The Black Knights collect 37.4 rebounds per game, contributing to a total of 261 assists this season, ranking them 106th in Division 1 for ball distribution. They average 11.8 turnovers and commit approximately 18.4 personal fouls per game.
On defense, the Black Knights force an average of 10.7 turnovers while drawing 16.6 fouls per game. They allow 32.9% shooting from three-point range, ranking them 308th in points allowed per game (78.7). The Black Knights’ defense permits a field goal percentage of 45.8% (462 out of 1,008) and yield 35.8 rebounds per game, placing them 278th in Division 1 for assists given up (251 this season).
In their last outing, the Holy Cross Crusaders secured an 84-73 victory over American. Holy Cross allowed American 28 rebounds (8 offensive). They struggled with their long-range shooting, going just 2 out of 24 from three-point range (8.3%). However, they were effective from the line, hitting 23 of 26 attempts (88.5%). American shot 41.4% on 24 out of 58 field goal attempts. Holy Cross had a successful night shooting, concluding with 28 made baskets from 51 tries (54.9%). They also scored 4 out of 16 from long distance (25.0%) and recorded 24 successful free throws at a 72.7% rate. American committed 23 fouls, giving the Crusaders 33 free throw opportunities. They turned the ball over 10 times while claiming 29 rebounds (24 defensive, 5 offensive).
Tyler Boston was a standout performer for the Crusaders, contributing 19 points in 33 minutes, along with 3 assists. He managed 7 out of 15 shooting for a field goal percentage of 46.7% and collected 3 rebounds.
Holy Cross also holds a 7-10 record this season. They average 14.8 personal fouls per game and maintain a free-throw percentage of 70.1%. Their assist average sits at 11.1 per game (347th in NCAA), and they commit 11.2 turnovers per game. The Crusaders have totaled 1,126 points this season (66.2 per game), achieving an average of 31.5 rebounds. On the offensive end, Holy Cross is shooting 43.0%, ranking them 289th nationwide.
Defensively, Holy Cross is ranked 128th in points allowed per game at 71.5. They force opponents into 11.4 turnovers per game while surrendering a 47.5% field goal percentage (329th nationally). Their defense allows 30.7% shooting from beyond the arc (115 out of 375), with opponents converting 75.5% of their free throw attempts. They relinquish 13.4 assists and 34.3 rebounds per game, ranking 188th and 171st in Division 1, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Recommendation: Back Army
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