PHILADELPHIA - The Saint Joseph's women's basketball team will take part in the national Play 4Kay Initiative for breast cancer awareness this Wednesday as the Hawks host George Mason at 7 p.m.
In taking part in the Play 4Kay Initiative, Saint Joseph's will be wearing pink uniforms and is encouraging fans to wear pink. Additionally, a portion of sales from Wednesday's game will go towards the fight against breast cancer.
Game Notes...
• The Hawks begin a three-game homestand when they host George Mason.
• Saint Joseph's remains at home Saturday versus Richmond and next Wednesday against Duquesne.
• Wednesday marks the eighth meeting between the Hawks and Patriots with SJU ahead 6-1.
• Saint Joseph's as won four straight against George Mason, including a pair of victories last season.
• The Hawks topped the Patriots 89-55 in the last meeting in the first round of the 2014 Atlantic 10 Championship on March 6.
• Saint Joseph's has lost three straight entering Wednesday and are coming off an 82-64 loss at Dayton on Sunday.
• Junior Sarah Fairbanks and senior Natasha Cloud combined for 43 points versus the Flyers.
All-Time Series: Saint Joseph's versus George Mason
Last Meeting: 89-55, SJU, 3/6/14
First Meeting: 78-60, SJU, 12/7/84
Last SJU Win: 89-55, 3/6/14
Last George Mason Win: 68-69 OT, 12/29/03
Current SJU Streak: W-4
