Saint Joseph's (0-6, 0-1 A-10) vs. Rhode Island (4-5, 1-1 A-10)
Sunday, January 3 | 4:30 p.m.
Television: NBC Sports Network | Stream: NBCSN | Live Stats | Listen on TuneIn | Game Notes
GAMEDAY LINKS
Saint Joseph's: Roster | Schedule | Stats
Rhode Island: Roster | Schedule | Stats
THE TIP-OFF
• Saint Joseph's opens the new year with a two-game road swing starting Sunday at Rhode Island.
• Sunday's contest will be televised nationally on NBC Sports Network, with free audio available on TuneIn.
• The Hawks hold a 56-33 edge in the series against Rhode Island, but the Rams have won the previous four contests.
• Saint Joseph's enters Sunday with a 56-35 record since 1929-30 in the first game of the calendar year.
• Saint Joseph's is coming off a loss to VCU in its Atlantic 10 and home opener, 80-64, on Wednesday.
• This year marked 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 moved to 18-21 in A-10 openers with the loss.
• Sophomore Dahmir Bishop is coming off a career game against VCU as the sophomore guard finished with 20 points on 6-13 shooting, including 4-8 from three-point range.
• Rookie Jadrian Tracey also had a standout game against the Rams, finishing with a season-high nine points in a reserve role.
• Redshirt junior Taylor Funk has reached double figures in five of the Hawks' six games this year, and ranks second on the team in scoring at 14.3 points per game.
THE MATCHUPS
Series vs. Rhode Island: Saint Joseph's leads 56-33
First Meeting: 12/1/51, Saint Joseph's, 66-61
Last Meeting: 2/15/20, Rhode Island, 73-55
Coach Lange vs. Rhode Island: 0-2
Current Saint Joseph's Streak: Lost 4
SAINT JOSEPH'S VERSUS RHODE ISLAND
• Sunday marks the 90th meeting between Saint Joseph's and Rhode Island, with the Hawks holding a 56-33 edge in the all-time series.
• The Rams, who have won four straight games in the series, including sweeping last year's home-and home.
• SJU is 23-19 versus the Rams in Rhode Island.
• The Hawks 56 victories over Rhode Island ranks third-most against any opponent, trailing only La Salle (70) and Temple (69) .
NEXT UP
The Hawks remain on the road as they head to St. Bonaventure on Wednesday. Game time is set for 4 p.m. and will be streamed on ESPN+.
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