Colgate Raiders Face Holy Cross Crusaders in Crucial Patriot League Matchup

HARTFORD, Mass. — A pivotal Patriot League clash will unfold Wednesday as the Colgate Raiders (10-15) travel to face the Holy Cross Crusaders (12-13). Both teams seek to build on recent victories, with Colgate ending a four-game losing streak last Saturday.

Colgate defeated Loyola Maryland with an impressive 82-68 scoreline, showcasing their offensive prowess and determination to turn their season around. In contrast, Holy Cross recently halted its three-game losing streak, achieving a commanding 72-52 victory over Boston University on February 8.

Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET at Hart Center Arena, where the Raiders enter the game as 5.5-point favorites according to the latest odds from SportsLine consensus. The total points line is set at 143.5.

The matchup features standout players from both teams. For Holy Cross, freshman guard Ralph Green leads the charge as the team’s top scorer, averaging 14.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. Green has consistently performed well, including back-to-back outings of 18 points.

“I am just trying to play my game and get my teammates involved,” said Green following the win against Boston University. “As a freshman, I want to show what I can do.”

Colgate’s senior forward, Owen Woodward, has been instrumental for the Raiders, averaging 14.7 points and 7.6 rebounds, with a shooting percentage of 66% from the field. His recent form includes a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds in his last game.

Freshman guard Jamal Kenney adds to Holy Cross’ offense, averaging 11.4 points and maintaining an impressive 53% shooting from the field. He has seen three consecutive games with over ten points, underscoring his growing importance on the court.

On Colgate’s side, sophomore guard Jason Cox emerges as a versatile playmaker, contributing 10.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. His standout performance against Loyola Maryland, featuring 22 points and ten assists, highlighted his ability to drive the team forward.

SportsLine’s predictive model, which simulates each Division 1 college basketball game 10,000 times, predicts a total score under 145 points for this matchup. Additionally, it suggests a strong likelihood of one side of the spread performing well in nearly 60% of simulations.

As the two teams vie for critical conference positioning, Wednesday’s contest promises high stakes and intense competition. Fans eagerly await to see who will secure the crucial victory in this mid-season showdown.