SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS (10-15, 6-6 A-10)
vs.
DUQUESNE DUKES (13-12, 7-5 A-10)
February 20, 2019 • 7:00 p.m.
Hagan Arena • Philadelphia, Pa.
*** Tonight's game is still on as scheduled with free admission to all
STREAM: ESPN+
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PROBABLE HAWK STARTERS
G - Alyssa Monaghan (Sr.) – 14.6 ppg, 4.5 apg
G - Kristalyn Baisden (Sr.) - 7.4 ppg, 1.4 rpg
G - Lula Roig (So.) – 6.1 ppg, 3.2 rpg
G - Katie Jekot (R-Fr.) - 7.7 ppg, 3.4 rpg
F - Whisper Fisher (Sr.) – 3.7 ppg, 4.2 rpg
THE MATCHUP
Series vs. Duquesne: SJU leads 43-10
First Meeting: 2/25/84, SJU, 74-70
Last Meeting: 1/16/19, Duquesne, 81-73
Coach Griffin vs. Duquesne: 16-7
ABOUT THE HAWKS
• Saint Joseph's puts its four-game win streak on the line Wednesday as the Hawks return home to host Duquesne at 7 p.m.
• Admission for Wednesday's contest is free for all fans.
• The Hawks and Dukes are meeting for the second time this season.
• Saint Joseph's, which holds a 43-10 edge in the all-time series, fell at Duquesne on January 20, 81-73.
• The Hawks enter Wednesday's game with a 26-1 all-time record at home versus the Dukes.
• Saint Joseph's currently owns the fourth longest win streak in the Atlantic 10 at four games as the Hawks are coming off a thrilling 64-63 win at La Salle on Sunday.
• Senior Alyssa Monaghan set a new career-high for scoring on Sunday as she poured in a game-high 27 points versus the Explorers.
• Redshirt freshman Katie Jekot added 18 points against La Salle, including the game-winning free throws with :10.3 remaining.
• The Hawks finished a perfect 18-18 from the foul line against the Explorers, matching their single-game record for percentage set on March 6, 2010 versus Charlotte.
• Averaging 23.5 points per game over a pair of SJU wins last week, Monaghan was recognized for her performances as she was named both the Atlantic 10 Co-Player of the Week and the Big 5 Player of the Week on Monday.
• Additionally, Monaghan enters Wednesday atop the A-10 leaderboard in three-point shooting percentage at .400 (54-135).
• SJU will be wearing pink attire throughout the month of February as part of the Play4Kay program to help support breast cancer awareness.
NEXT UP
The Hawks begin a two-game road swing starting this Sunday at Rhode Island at 2 p.m.
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