Saint Joseph's (8-9, 2-4 A-10) at George Mason (8-7, 1-1 A-10)
Monday, January 24 | 7:00 p.m. | EagleBank Arena
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GAMEDAY LINKS
Saint Joseph's: Roster | Schedule | Stats
George Mason:Â Roster | Schedule | Stats
THE TIP-OFF
• Saint Joseph's caps its two-game road swing on Monday as the Hawks travel to George Mason.
• The Hawks and Patriots were originally scheduled to play on January 8, but that contest was postponed due to health and safety protocols affecting the George Mason.
• Monday is the first of two meetings this season between St. Joe's and George Mason, with the two teams meeting again on February 16 at Hagan Arena.
• Monday marks the fourth of five games in 10 days for Saint Joseph's.
• St. Joe's is looking to bounce back from a 70-54 loss at VCU on Saturday.
• Taylor Funk was a perfect 11-of-11 from the foul line and finished with 22 points and added six rebounds against the Rams.
• Saturday marked the fifth time this season, and second-straight contest, Funk finished with 20 or more points.
• Jordan Hall added 11 points, seven rebounds and five assists versus VCU.
• Ejike Obinna was the third Hawk in double figures on Saturday as he scored 10 points to go with seven boards.
• Obinna has scored 217 points this season with the Hawks, just four points shy of his three-year total of 221 points at Vanderbilt.
THE MATCHUP
Series vs. George Mason: George Mason leads 8-5
First Meeting:Â 3/12/02, Saint Joseph's, 73-64
Last Meeting: 1/23/21, George Mason, 71-62
Coach Lange All-Time vs. George Mason: 0-4
SAINT JOSEPH'S VERSUS GEORGE MASON
• George Mason holds an 8-5 edge in the all-time series, and has won five straight entering Monday.
• The Hawks are looking to snap a five-game skid to the Patriots.
• St. Joe's and George Mason went to double overtime in last year's contest at EagleBank Arena, with the Patriots holding on for an 87-85 win.
• Taylor Funk averaged 20.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per game in last year's two meetings with the Patriots.
NEXT UP
The Hawks return home to host Duquesne on Wednesday, January 26 at 7 p.m.
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