Justin O’Neal reaches 1000th Point for Holy Cross College

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Justin O’Neal reaches 1000th Point for Holy Cross College

Holy Cross College Men’s Basketball Senior Justin O’Neal Joins the 1,000-Point Club
Holy Cross College is excited to celebrate Justin O’Neal, a senior on the men’s basketball team, for achieving the monumental milestone of joining the 1,000-Point Club! O’Neal, a native of Dayton, Ohio, and graduate of Dunbar High School, reached this achievement in the second half of the Saints’ home game against Olivet Nazarene University, earning his place in Holy Cross history.
O’Neal’s four-year career with the Saints is a shining example of dedication and consistency. Across 104 games, he has accumulated an impressive 1,055 points, maintaining his status as a key contributor for the team.
Career Statistics:
  • Games Played (GP): 104
  • Games Started (GS): 72
  • Minutes Played: 2,844Free Throws Made (FT): 221-299 (74%)
  • Field Goals Made (FG): 384-924 (42%)
  • Three-Pointers Made (3PT): 66-214 (31%)
  • Total Points: 1,055
  • Season-by-Season Performance:
  • 2021-22: 30 games, 10 starts, 253 points.
  • 2022-23: 29 games, 18 starts, 161 points.
  • 2023-24: 28 games, all starts, 383 points.
  • 2024-25: 17 games, 16 starts, 258 points, including career-best percentages of 34.3% from three-point range and 82.4% from the free-throw line.
Justin’s historic 1,000th point moment in front of the home crowd against Olivet Nazarene was a testament to his hard work and perseverance throughout his college career.
This achievement cements Justin O’Neal‘s legacy at Holy Cross College as one of the most impactful players in program history

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