Saint Joseph's (9-11, 3-6Â A-10) vs. Fordham (10-10, 3-4Â A-10)
Saturday, February 5 | 1:00 p.m. | Hagan Arena
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THE TIP-OFF
• Saint Joseph's returns to the court to host Fordham on Saturday.
• Saturday's contest is a Jesuit Basketball Spotlight contest.
• The Hawks are coming off a six-day span between contests after traveling to St. Bonaventure last Saturday.
• Playing their sixth game in 12 days, Saint Joseph's battled back, but its late rally fell short as the Bonnies prevailed, 80-69.
• Erik Reynolds II finished with a season-high 21 points at St. Bonaventure.
• Cameron Brown tallied 15 points and had a team-best three steals against the Bonnies
• Taylor Funk and Ejike Obinna added 10 points each last Saturday.
• Reynolds II was named A-10 Co-Rookie of the Week on Monday as the freshman averaged 17.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game, while shooting 51.3 percent from the floor and 41.7 percent from three-point range last week.
• The Hawks have partnered with the Kinney Center for Autism Awareness Day on Saturday.Â
• Hagan Arena will feature a sensory break room to offer support for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and help make every family's game day experience positive and inclusive.
• In honoring the tradition of The Hawk mascot, Saint Joseph's will recognize former Hawks during Saturday's contest.
THE MATCHUP
Series vs. Fordham:Â Saint Joseph's leads 39-18
First Meeting: 1919, Saint Joseph's, 36-22
Last Meeting: 2/29/20, Saint Joseph's, 73-69
Coach Lange All-Time vs. Fordham: 1-0
SAINT JOSEPH'S VERSUS FORDHAM
• Saturday marks the 58th meeting between the Hawks and Rams, with SJU holding a 39-18 edge in the all-time series.
• Saint Joseph's has won the previous four contests against Fordham, and 19 of the last 20 games versus the Rams on Hawk Hill.
• The Hawks and Rams did not face each other during the 2020-21 season due to schedule adjustments during the season.
• Saint Joseph's won the previous matchup between the two squads, 73-69, on February 29, 2020 at Hagan Arena.
• Ryan Daly led four Hawks that afternoon in double figures as he finished with a game-high 21 points.
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.Â
NEXT UP
The Hawks travel to Davidson next Wednesday, February 9 for a 7 p.m. matchup at Belk Arena.
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