Late Rally Falls Short as Holy Cross Drops Opener to Providence

Vaaks scores 19 as Providence takes down Holy Cross 89-79

Stefan Vaaks scored 19 points off of the bench to help lead the Providence Friars past the Holy Cross Crusaders 89-79 on Monday.

Behind freshman Stefan Vaaks, Providence beats Holy Cross

Freshman guard Stefan Vaaks scored a team-high 19 points as Providence beat visiting Holy Cross 89-79 in a season-opening battle of New England foes on Monday night.

Late rally falls short as Holy Cross drops opener to Providence

Men’s Basketball Defeats Holy Cross, 89-79, To Open The 2025-26 Regular Season

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Providence College men's basketball team defeated the Holy Cross Crusaders, 89-79 in the season opener for both teams on Monday, Nov. 3 at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, R.I. Freshman Stefan Vaaks (Tabasalu, Estonia) led the team in scoring with 19 points. Freshman Jamier Jones (Sarasota, Fla.) added 16 points on a perfect 7-7 from the field to go with 5 rebounds.