{
  "id": 19596886,
  "title": "'There were a lot of positives': Freshman Wilson shines in Holy Cross loss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/there-were-a-lot-of-positives-freshman-wilson-shines-in-holy-cross",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T03:58:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/were-lot-positives-freshman-wilson-035829832.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "WORCESTER – The 2026-27 season started challenging for Holy Cross, as the Crusaders struggle with inexperience and injuries. The team lost its first two games to University of Rhode Island and Villanova by an average of 36.5 points. Furman, a mid-major power, visited the Hart Center for the Crusaders' home opener on November 11. Despite trailing by 80-67, the Crusaders had several positives, according to head coach Dave Paulsen. Wilson, the Patriot League Rookie of the Week, led the scoring with 20 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 blocks. Furman, now at 4-0, averaged 99.3 points in its first three games and has reached the NCAA Tournament twice in the last four seasons.",
  "summary": "Freshman Tristen Wilson posted a double-double, but Holy Cross fell to Furman 80-67 in their home opener.",
  "key_points": [
    "Freshman Wilson leads scoring with 20 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks",
    "Crusaders lose to Furman 80-67 in home opener against mid-major power",
    "Furman averages 99.3 points in first three games, NCAA Tournament appearances"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}