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Men's Basketball Hosts Duquesne Wednesday In Coaches Versus Cancer Suits And Sneakers Matchup

1/25/2022 2:06:00 PM

Saint Joseph's (8-10, 2-5 A-10) vs. Duquesne (6-10, 1-3 A-10)
Wednesday, January 26 | 7:00 p.m. | Hagan Arena
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GAMEDAY LINKS
Saint Joseph's: Roster | Schedule | Stats
Duquesne: Roster | Schedule | Stats

THE TIP-OFF
• Saint Joseph's will play its fifth game in 10 days as the Hawks return home to host Duquesne on Wednesday evening.
• The Hawks are participating in Coaches Versus Cancer's nationwide Suits and Sneakers event on Wednesday.
• St. Joe's coaching staff is joining coaches across the nation in wearing sneakers with their suits during games to raise awareness, helping to save lives by raising funds and encouraging people to educate themselves about cancer prevention, screening, and early detection.
• Fans can make a donation to Coaches Versus Cancer by clicking here.
• Saint Joseph's and Giant Food Store are partnering to host a Canned Food Drive on Wednesday, and are asking fans in attendance to please bring a canned food item and drop it off at the Giant Food Stores table in the lobby of Hagan Arena. 
• The Hawks are looking to bounce back from a 77-71 loss at George Mason on Monday.
• Erik Reynolds II finished with a team-high 18 points and handed out three assists versus the Patriots
• Taylor Funk went 6-of-9 from the field, including 5-of-7 from distance, for 17 points.
• Jordan Hall finished a rebound and assist shy of a triple-double as he scored 15 points to go with nine rebounds and nine assists.
• Hall enters Wednesday averaging 15.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game, making him the only player in the nation currently averaging more than 15 points, six rebounds, and six assists per game.
• Saint Joseph's shot a season-high 56 percent from the floor (28-of-50) and 50 percent from three-point range (13-of-26) on Monday
• The Hawks' 13 three-pointers versus George Mason matched their season-high, originally set against Monmouth.

THE MATCHUP
Series vs. Duquesne: Saint Joseph's leads 40-17
First Meeting: 3/8/69, Duquesne, 74-52
Last Meeting: 1/30/21, Duquesne, 67-50
Coach Lange All-Time vs. Duquesne: 0-2

SAINT JOSEPH'S VERSUS DUQUESNE
• Wednesday marks the 58th meeting between Saint Joseph's and Duquesne.
• The Hawks hold a 40-17 edge in the series. 
• St. Joe's is 21-5 all-time at home versus the Dukes.
• Taylor Funk has averaged 10.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per game in four career contests versus Duquesne.
• Funk led the Hawks with 15 points and added nine rebounds in the previous meeting at Duquesne on January 30, 2021.

UPDATED POLICIES FOR FAN ATTENDANCE AT HAGAN ARENA
Saint Joseph's Athletics has announced updated spectator guidelines for men's and women's basketball home games at Hagan Arena, effective January 3. The updated guidelines are based on new requirements issued by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH). Beginning January 3, all fans five (5) years old and older will be required to show proof of vaccination to enter Hagan Arena for men's and women's basketball games. 

NEXT UP
The Hawks travel to St. Bonaventure for a 2 p.m. matchup with the Bonnies on Saturday, January 29.

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