SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS (6-7; 1-1 A-10) vs. ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES (11-3; 1-1 A-10)
January 6, 2017 • 8 p.m. • ESPNU
Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena (4,200) • Philadelphia, Pa.
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ABOUT THE HAWKS
• The Hawks posted their first A-10 win of the year by defeating VCU, 87-81, in overtime on Wednesday night. Five Hawks scored in double figures led by freshman Taylor Funk, who scored 19. Senior James Demery became the newest member of SJU's 1,000-point club and finished with 13 points
• The win over VCU marked the first time this year that the Hawks had five players score double figures
• SJU leads the nation in fewest turnovers (125) and is fourth in turnovers per game (9.6)
• Freshman Taylor Funk tops the Atlantic 10 in three-point field goals made per game (3.1) and ranks 32nd in the nation
• James Demery has scored in double figures in all 13 games and is averaging a career-high 16.9 points per game
• Saint Joseph's is 2-0 in overtime games this season
PROBABLE HAWK STARTERS
F- James Demery (Sr.) – 16.9 ppg, 6.0 rpg
F- Pierfrancesco Oliva (R-So.) – 6.8 ppg, 7.6 rpg
F- Taylor Funk (Fr.) – 13.9 ppg, 4.4 rpg
G- Chris Clover (Jr.) – 7.4 ppg, 3..5 rpg
G- Shavar Newkirk (Sr.) – 16.7 ppg, 3.3 apg
HAWKS' STREAK: 1 win
SERIES vs. ST. BONAVENTURE: Saint Joseph's leads 50-24
NEXT UP
• Jan. 10 at George Mason, 7 p.m., A-10 Network
• Jan. 14 at Massachusetts, 5 p.m., NBCSN
