Saint Joseph's (0-5, 0-0 A-10) vs. VCU (7-2, 0-0 A-10)
Wednesday, December 30 | 12:00 p.m.
Television: NBC Sports Philadelphia, NBC Sports Washington | Stream: ESPN+ | Live Stats | Listen on TuneIn | Game Notes | Game Program
GAMEDAY LINKS
Saint Joseph's: Roster | Schedule | Stats
VCU: Roster | Schedule | Stats
THE TIP-OFF
• Saint Joseph's returns to the court following the Christmas break as the Hawks open Atlantic 10 play Wednesday at home versus VCU.
• Wednesday's contests, which is set for a noon tip, will be televised on NBC Sports Philadelphia and NBC Sports Washington. Streaming will also be available on ESPN+, and on NBC Sports Philadelphia+ and NBC Sports Washington+ for subscribers.
• This year marks the latest date in a season for the Hawks' home opener since the 1989-90 season when SJU hosted Loyola Marymount on January 4.
• Saint Joseph's enters Wednesday's Atlantic 10 opener with an 18-20 record in the first game of the conference slate. Last season, the Hawks fell at Richmond, 84-52, in their A-10 opener.
• The Hawks are coming off a span of three games in five days prior to the Christmas holiday in which they faced Drexel (L, 81-77), #7 Villanova (L, 88-68) and #8 Tennessee (L, 102-66).
• Redshirt senior Ryan Daly led four Hawks in double figures with 13 points against the Volunteers, and added seven rebounds and three assists.
• Sophomore Dahmir Bishop finished with 12 points against Tennessee, while Taylor Funk and Rahmir Moore each added 10 points apiece.
• Saint Joseph's is currently ranked first in strength of schedule by kenpom.com.
THE MATCHUPS
Series vs. VCU: VCU leads 8-5
First Meeting: 1/27/82, Saint Joseph's, 60-52
Last Meeting: 1/21/20, VCU, 73-60
Coach Lange vs. VCU: 0-1
Current Saint Joseph's Streak: Lost 2
SAINT JOSEPH'S VERSUS VCU
• Wednesday marks the 14th meeting between Saint Joseph's and VCU, with the Rams holding an 8-5 edge in the all-time series. Below are series highlights and notes.
• Saint Joseph's has topped VCU twice in Atlantic 10 Championship games (2014, 2016).
• The Hawks are 3-2 versus the Rams in Philadelphia, but VCU has won the previous two matchups on Hawk Hill.
• Cameron Brown led four Hawks in double figures against VCU in last year's matchup.
NEXT UP
The Hawks open the road portion of their A-10 schedule on Sunday as SJU heads to Rhode Island for a 4:30 p.m. tip with the Rams. The game will be televised nationally on NBCSN.
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