Saint Joseph's (10-18, 4-13Â A-10) vs. Rhode Island (14-14, 5-11 A-10)
Saturday, March 5 | 2:30 p.m. | Hagan Arena
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THE TIP-OFF
• Saint Joseph's wraps up its regular season on Saturday as the Hawks host Rhode Island in a nationally televised game on the USA Network.
• The Hawks and Rams are meeting for the second time this season, as Rhode Island earned a 75-64 win in the first meeting on January 12 at the Ryan Center.
• Saint Joseph's is honoring its graduating class of Taylor Funk, graduate manager Andrew Lutes, managers Brendan Farrell, Griffin Kennedy and Jarrett Tognucci, and the Hawk mascot Alec Kerr prior to tip on Saturday.
• The Hawks are coming off a 49-48 loss at La Salle on Wednesday in their Big 5 finale.
• Ejike Obinna grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds and added 14 points versus the Explorers for his eighth double-double of the year.
• Obinna's 57.6 percent shooting for the season currently ranks 10th all-time in a single-season at Saint Joseph's.
• Jordan Hall finished with 12 points and a career-best 13 rebounds versus La Salle for his eighth double-double of the season as well.
• Hall's 164 assists this year rank 11th most in a single season on Hawk Hill, with him six shy of Jameer Nelson (170 in 2003-04) in 10th place, and within reach of Tasheed Carr's mark of 176 (2007-08) for fourth place.
• Erik Reynolds II was the third Hawk in double figures on Wednesday as he finished with 11 points.
• Funk currently leads the Atlantic 10 in three-pointers per game (2.71) and total three-pointers (76).
• Funk's 76 three-pointers this season are tied for 10th most in a single-season on Hawk Hill.
THE MATCHUP
Series vs. Rhode Island: Saint Joseph's leads 56-35
First Meeting: 12/1/51, Saint Joseph's, 66-61
Last Meeting:Â 1/12/22, Rhode Island, 75-64
Coach Lange All-Time vs. Rhode Island: 0-4
SAINT JOSEPH'S VERSUS RHODE ISLAND
• Saturday marks the 92nd meeting between Saint Joseph's and Rhode Island, with the Hawks holding a 56-35 edge in the all-time series.
• Saint Joseph's 56 victories over Rhode Island rank third-most against any opponent, trailing only La Salle (72) and Temple (70).
• Ejike Obinna (18 points, 11 rebounds) and Jordan Hall (17 points, 10 rebounds) both finished with double-doubles against Rhode Island in the previous meeting on January 12 at the Ryan Center.
UPDATED POLICIES FOR FAN ATTENDANCE AT HAGAN ARENA
Consistent with the newest guidance from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Saint Joseph's Athletics has announced updated spectator guidelines for basketball home games at Hagan Arena, effective March 2. Starting March 2, fans attending Hagan Arena events are no longer required to wear a mask in the arena. All fans are reminded to monitor their health symptoms daily and not attend an event if they feel sick.
NEXT UP
Atlantic 10 Championship play begins Wednesday, March 9. Full postseason information will be announced by the conference following the conclusion of all regular season contests this weekend.
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