Holy Cross vs. Villanova Highlights | 2026-27 BIG EAST Men's Basketball

Villanova earned its first victory of the 2026-27 men's basketball season with a commanding 95-66 win over Holy Cross on November 6, 2026, at Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, Pennsylvania. The Wildcats bounced back from their season-opening loss to Notre Dame, building a 44-28 halftime advantage before outscoring the Crusaders 51-38 in the second half. Villanova shot 51.4 percent from the field, recorded 26 assists and held a 50-37 rebounding advantage. Devin Royal led all scorers with 22 points and seven rebounds, while Adam Oumiddoch added 17 points and six rebounds. Luigi Suigo recorded a double-double with 16 points and 15 rebounds, adding five assists and four blocks. Jake Fiegen contributed 15 points, connecting on five 3-pointers, while Isaiah Simmons chipped in 10 points and six assists. Tristen Wilson paced Holy Cross with 17 points. #BIGEAST #BIGEASTMBB #Villanova #HolyCross #MensBasketball #CollegeBasketball #NCAAMBB _____ 📱𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪 • @bigeast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigeast/ • @bigeast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigeastconference • @BIGEAST Twitter: https://www.x.com/BIGEAST • @BIGEASTMBB Twitter: https://www.x.com/BIGEASTMBB • @BIGEASTWBB Twitter: https://www.x.com/BIGEASTWBB _____ 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲: https://www.youtube.com/@BIGEASTConference?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe to the @BIGEASTConference YouTube for more BIG EAST highlights, interviews, features, and behind-the-scenes content. _____ 𝘼𝘽𝙊𝙐𝙏 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘽𝙄𝙂 𝙀𝘼𝙎𝙏 Founded in 1979, the BIG EAST Conference is comprised of 11 member institutions competing across 22 sports at the NCAA Division I level.