Saint Joseph's fell to Texas A&M University-Commerce, 57-54, in a Wildcat Challenge matchup on Friday at Hagan Arena.

How It Happened
• The Lions jumped out to a 10-2 lead as they connected on 4-6 from the field, including 2-3 from three-point range. 
• A dunk by Lynn Greer III brought St. Joe's to within 10-6, but Texas A&M University-Commerce responded with an 11-2 run to open a 21-8 lead.
• Down 21-15, the Hawks battled back to tie the game, 27-27, on a three-pointer by Kacper Klaczek.
• The Lions responded with an 8-1 run to end the half and take a 35-28 advantage into the second period.
• Down by 10 early in the second half, a three-point play by Xzayvier Brown brought the Hawks to within 46-41.
• Texas A&M University-Commerce pushed its advantage back to nine, 54-45, with 3:51 to go.
• Saint Joseph's continued to fight back as Erik Reynolds II capped a 7-1 run with a pair of free throws to bring the Hawks to within 55-52 with :34 to play.
• A free throw by Tommie Lewis gave Texas A&M University-Commerce a 56-52 lead with :12 left.
• A pair of free throws by Klaczek made it 56-54 with under four seconds to go.
• Lewis hit 1-of-2 free throws at the other end to extend the lead to 57-54.
• Despite grabbing the defensive rebound on the errant second rebound, St. Joe's was unable to get a game-tying shot off.

Inside The Boxscore
• Greer III led the Hawks with 13 points and three assists.
• Xzayvier Brown added 11 points and seven rebounds.
• Reynolds II scored 11 points and grabbed two rebounds.

Up Next
The Hawks travel to No. 17 Kentucky on Monday for the final game of the Wildcat Challenge. Game time is set for 7 p.m. and will be televised on the SEC Network.