Jordan Hall led four Hawks in double figures with a game-high 15 points as Saint Joseph's toppled Binghamton, 79-57, Wednesday evening at Hagan Arena.
How It Happened
• Saint Joseph's got off to a quick start as it opened a 12-4 advantage on a dunk by
Ejike Obinna just over four minutes into the contest.
• Binghamton responded with a 7-0 run to make it 12-11 on a jumper by John McGriff.
• A three-pointer by
Jack Forrest sparked a 12-2 spurt as a layup by
Kacper Klaczek made it 24-13.
• The Bearcats fought back to make it 39-35 with under two minutes to go in the first half.
• St. Joe's followed with a 20-4 streak that opened a 59-39 advantage on a free throw by Hall with 14:30 left in the second.
• The Hawks pushed their lead to as many as 27 points as they earned their second straight win.
Inside The Boxscore
• Hall picked up his third double-double of the season as he filled the stat sheet with 15 points and 12 rebounds to go with three assists and a steal.
• Obinna posted a perfect shooting performance as the starting center went 5-of-5 from the field and 4-of-4 from the foul line for 14 points.
• Starting for the second consecutive game,
Cameron Brown scored 13 points and had three rebounds and two steals.
• Forrest added 11 points in a reserve role.
• Klaczek had a season-high eight points.
•
Nikkos Luna-Nash scored his first collegiate points.
• Saint Joseph's scored a season-high 44 points in the paint.
Up Next
The Hawks (4-3) open Big 5 play on Saturday as they travel to #6 Villanova for a noon tip on FS1.
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