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Holy Cross opens its home schedule Wednesday against undefeated Furman, beginning a four-game homestand. The Crusaders are looking to rebound from an 0-2 start, while freshman guard Tristen Wilson arrives after earning Patriot League Rookie of the Week honors.

By the Numbers
  • Holy Cross: 0-2; Furman: 3-0.
  • Wilson scored a career-high 17 points against Villanova.
  • Furman’s Tom House scored 30 points and made 7 3-pointers in its win over Northern Iowa.
  • Furman ranks 5th nationally in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.74) and 11th in 3-pointers per game (14.0).
  • Holy Cross leads the all-time series 1-0, with the teams’ only meeting ending in a 104-88 Crusaders win in 1971.
Yes, But

Holy Cross has struggled early, including a 95-66 loss to Villanova, but has faced the nation’s 41st-toughest schedule. Furman brings a strong offense and an unbeaten record, though its defense is rated considerably lower than its offense.

State of Play
  • The game tips off Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. in Worcester and will air on ESPN+.
  • Fans receive a 2026-27 roster card; the first 150 students get a free meal. Veterans can claim up to 4 free tickets.
Bottom Line

Furman is the sharper team on paper, but Holy Cross has a promising young scorer in Wilson and a home crowd behind it. Wednesday offers the Crusaders an early chance to turn a demanding start into momentum.