PHILADELPHIA - The Saint Joseph's women's basketball team caps Big 5 play this Wednesday as the Hawks travel to La Salle. Game time is set for noon, with free audio coverage provided by the Saint Joseph's Sports Network.
GAME STORIES . . .
• Saint Joseph's enters Wednesday with a 2-1 mark in the Big 5 this year and can earn a share of the City Series title with a win versus La Salle.
• Saint Joseph's caps a two-game road swing this Wednesday at La Salle.
• The Hawks are coming off a 73-59 loss at #24 Duquesne on Saturday.
• Wednesday's game versus the Explorers is the final Philadelphia Big 5 contest this year for the Hawks.
• The contest is set for a noon tip and is part of La Salle's annual kids day promotion.
• The Hawks are currently 107-37 all-time in the Big 5 and have won 17 Big 5 titles.
• Wednesday's contest is the 52nd meeting between the Hawks and Explorers.
• Saint Joseph's holds a 42-9 edge in the all-time series and have won 14 straight versus La Salle, including a 64-55 decision on January 30.
• Senior guard Ciara Andrews enters Wednesday just 19 points shy of 1,000 for her career.
• Andrews is looking to become the 25th player in SJU history to reach the milestone and would join classmate Sarah Fairbanks, who accomplished the feat last Wednesday versus Fordham
• Fairbanks is only the second Hawk to reach 1,000 points, 500 rebounds and 100 blocked shots, joining current assistant coach Stephanie McCaffrey.
• SJU Hall of Famer Muffet McGraw '77 was named a finalist for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday.
Series History Saint Joseph's vs. La Salle
All-Time Series: SJU Leads 42-9
Last Meeting: 1/30/16, SJU, 64-55
Last SJU Win: 1/30/16, 64-55
Last La Salle Win: 1/22/06, 65-50
Current SJU Streak: W-14
