Saint Joseph's (1-9, 0-4 A-10) at La Salle Explorers (5-8, 2-4 A-10)
Monday, January 18 | 4:00 p.m. | Tom Gola Arena
Television: CBS Sports Network | Stream: cbssports.com
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GAMEDAY LINKS
Saint Joseph's: Roster | Schedule | Stats
La Salle: Roster | Schedule | Stats

THE TIP-OFF
• Saint Joseph's continues its three-game road trip this Monday as it heads to rival La Salle for the first of two meetings this year with the Explorers.
• The game will be televised nationally on the CBS Sports Network, and available on cbssports.com.
• Monday marks the start of a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day series between the Hawks and Explorers. The two programs will continue to recognize and honor Dr. King's legacy next season as the series shifts to Hawk Hill. For more information click here.
• The Hawks are coming off an 80-66 loss at Davidson on Tuesday.
• Tuesday marked second straight game, and fourth time this year, Saint Joseph's had four Hawks finish in double-figures for scoring, led by Jack Forrest and Taylor Funk's 19 points apiece.
• Freshman Jordan Hall, who finished with 12 points, six assists and seven rebounds at Davidson, has averaged 7.0 assists per game over the past five contests.
• Funk was named Big 5 Player of the Week (1/11) after averaging 13.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in two games for the Hawks.
• Hall was selected Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week (1/11) as he posted 11 points, 7.0 assists and 7.0 rebounds per game against the Bonnies and Great Danes. 
• The Hawks are averaging an assist on 58.4 percent of its made field goals this year as they are tallying 14.6 assist and 25 made field goals a game.
• Funk (64) , Dahmir Bishop (54) and Forrest (51) currently rank eighth, 12th and 17th in the A-10, respectively, in three-pointers made.

THE MATCHUPS
Series vs. La Salle: Saint Joseph's leads 70-60
First Meeting: 2/11/1909, Saint Joseph's, 35-29
Last Meeting: 3/7/20, La Salle, 78-77
Coach Lange vs. La Salle: 0-2
Current Saint Joseph's Streak: L 2

SAINT JOSEPH'S VERSUS LA SALLE
Monday marks the 131st meeting between Saint Joseph's and La Salle with the Hawks holding an 70-60 edge. Below are series highlights and notes.
• Saint Joseph's 70 wins are its most versus any opponent.
• The Hawks and La Salle have a discrepancy in all-time record as  SJU recognizes the first meeting between the two teams as a 35-29 victory on February 11, 1909, while the Explorers view their 39-20 win on February 10, 1934 as the start of the series based upon their start at the Division I level in 1931-32.
• Saint Joseph's is looking to snap a four-game losing skid to the Explorers at Tom Gola Arena.

NEXT UP
Saint Joseph's caps its three-game road trip this Wednesday at George Mason. Game time is set for 7 p.m.

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