The Holy Cross Crusaders (8-10) travel to play the American Eagles (3-15) in what should be a low-scoring game. Action begins at 1:00 pm ET on Sunday, Jan. 24.
The Eagles enter this game hoping for similar success after topping Lafayette 81-73 on Wednesday. Jesse Reed was a key piece with 23 points, two rebounds, and one block. The Crusaders, meanwhile, are coming off a 69-65 win against Army on Wednesday. Malachi Alexander had a good game for Holy Cross, accounting for 20 points, six rebounds, and three steals.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams square off. American ranks 351st in possessions per game (61.0), while Holy Cross is 313th (66.3).
Notes
Holy Cross beats American in both possessions per game and points per possession. The Crusaders average 66.3 possessions and 1.001 points per possession, while the Eagles average 61.0 possessions with .893 points per possession.
The American Eagles average an effective field goal percentage of 47.9% this season. The Holy Cross Crusaders have an abysmal record of 2-8 when opponents have an eFG% of 47.9% or greater.
On average, the American Eagles attempt 18.0 three point field goals per game and the Holy Cross Crusaders attempt 22.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, both teams have losing records; American is 3-5 and Holy Cross is 4-8.
Holy Cross makes an average of 6.3 steals per game. American has not won a game when it has allowed 6 or more steals this season (0-13).
