Crusaders Punch Their SCAC Tournament Ticket

IRVING, Texas – "Win and you're in", Dallas did just that and will continue the fight through the weekend and into the postseason. Dallas put together a hard-fought weekend, showing strong team effort and dominance on the boards. After a close battle in the first game, the Crusaders bounced back in the second with a well-rounded attack, securing a decisive victory to close out their home schedule.

Jack Boyle was a force in both games, recording a massive 22-rebound double-double in the second matchup, finishing with 15 points, 4 assists, and 2 steals.  Johny Olmsted led the scoring effort with 20 points, showing efficiency at the free-throw line and contributing across the board. Aaron Pizana was 7-7 from the charity stripe and Thomas Fleming was 6-7 from the charity stripe adding crucial offensive support, each knocking down three three-pointers, while Chandler Holmes provided a spark off the bench with 10 points and 2 assists.

Notes:

• Boyle dominated the glass, grabbing 22 rebounds in Game 2 and 17 in Game 1.
• Olmsted led the team in scoring both games, totaling 42 points on the weekend.
• The Crusaders knocked down 10 three-pointers in their second game, significantly improving their outside shooting.
• Dallas looks forward to building on this momentum as they close out their regular season on the road.

Up Next

The Crusaders will host and participate in the 2025 SCAC Men's Basketball Championship on Friday, February 28-March 2nd