Erik Reynolds II scored 21 points and freshman
Christian Winborne added a season-high 19 points for Saint Joseph's, but the Hawks fell to FDU, 97-80, on Saturday afternoon at Hagan Arena.
How It Happened
• In a back-and-forth first half that had 10 lead changes and three ties, FDU opened its biggest lead of the period, 24-18, on a layup by Grant Singleton at 8:29.
• The Hawks responded, and behind a three-pointer by
Cameron Brown, jumped ahead 30-29.
• Tied at 34-34, the Knights used a 7-2 run to open a 41-36 edge, and took a 43-38 advantage into the second half.
• Down 52-48, the Hawks scored seven straight points to retake the lead, 55-52, on a pair of free throws by Reynolds II at 14:47.
• FDU answered back and took a 69-62 lead with 8:38 to play.
• Behind a three-pointer by
Louis Bleechmore and a layup by
Lynn Greer III, St. Joe's made it a two-point contest, 69-67.
• That would be as close as the Hawks would get as the Knights used a 12-1 run to pull away.
Inside The Boxscore
• Reynolds led the Hawks in scoring for the sixth time this season, finishing with 21 points to go with three assists.
• Along with 19 points, Winborne handed out four assists and grabbed four rebounds.
• Greer III matched Winborne with four assists for the team lead, and added eight points.
• Brown was 3-4 from three-point range for nine points.
Up Next
Saint Joseph's travels to Big 5 rival Temple on Tuesday. Game time is set for 7 p.m. at the Liacouras Center and will be televised on ESPNU.
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