Saint Joseph's Jordan Hall scored a career-high 24 points and added a team-high 10 rebounds and five assists, but Monmouth held off the Hawks for an 87-75 victory at Hagan Arena on Saturday afternoon. 

How It Happened
• Monmouth jumped out to a 9-4 edge just under four minutes into the contest.
• A three-pointer by Hall sparked a 19-3 run by St. Joe's.
• Taylor Funk capped the run with a pair of free throws that gave the Hawks a 23-12 lead at the 8:54 mark.
• Down 29-21, Monmouth ended the first half on a 16-5 run as the visitors took a 37-34 lead into halftime.
• Monmouth extended its lead to 48-39, but the Hawks countered with a 10-4 run as a three-pointer by Hall made it 52-49 with 13:35 to go.
• Scores in back-to-back possessions extended Monmouth's lead to 57-49.
• The Hawks cut their deficit to four, 64-60, but would get no closer.

Inside The Boxscore
• Saturday marked the second time this season four Hawks scored in double figures.
• Rookie Erik Reynolds II matched his season-best with 13 points, and added two steals.
• Dahmir Bishop finished with a season-high 12 points, and blocked a career-best three shots.
• Funk finished with 16 points and five rebounds.
• Hall's previous career-high of 22 points came against La Salle on February 20, 2021.
• Saint Joseph's converted a season-high 18 free throws.

Next Up
The Hawks (2-2) take on #25 USC in the opening game of the Paycom Wooden Legacy on Thanksgiving evening at 9:30 ET in Anaheim, California.

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