Saint Joseph's
Erik Reynolds II scored a game-high 21 points as the Hawks topped previously-unbeaten Princeton, 74-70, on Sunday afternoon at Hagan Arena.
How It Happened
• Princeton jumped out to a 17-8 edge, connecting on five three-pointers in just over six minutes.
• The Hawks battled back, and behind a 10-0 run, opened a 27-22 advantage on a steal and layup by
Lynn Greer III at 5:19.
• Five straight points by the Tigers tied the contest at 27-27.
• A three-pointer by
Xzayvier Brown gave St. Joe's a 33-31 lead at halftime.
• Sparked by back-to-back three-pointers to start the second half, Princeton opened a 42-36 lead on a basket by Xaivian Lee at 17:21.
• Saint Joseph's retook the lead, 43-42, on a three-point play by Reynolds II.
• A 9-0 run by the Hawks opened a 54-47 advantage on a three-point play by
Xzayvier Brown at 9:47.
• The Tigers punched back as a three-pointer by Dalen Davis gave the visitors a 65-63 lead.
• A layup by
Rasheer Fleming tied the game at 65, but a Lee three-pointer gave Princeton the lead back in its next possession.
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Cameron Brown beat the shot clock and connected on a contested three-pointer to knot it at 68.
• Following a defensive stop by St. Joe's, Reynolds II was fouled and made both ends of a one-and-one to make it 70-68 in favor of the Hawks.
• Saint Joseph's defense continued to stand strong, holding Princeton without a point in its next two possessions.
• Reynolds II extended the lead with two more free throws with 11 seconds remaining following a key offensive rebound by
Cameron Brown.
• Princeton's Lee hit two free throws with :07 left, but Reynolds II secured the victory with two more free throws at the other end.
Inside The Boxscore
• Reynolds II reached the 20-point mark for the third time this season, finishing with 21 points to go with two assists, two rebounds and a steal.
• Greer III finished with 18 points to go with a team-high six rebounds and four steals.
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Cameron Brown scored 11 points and added four rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block.
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Xzayvier Brown was the fourth Hawk in double figures, finishing with 10 points, five rebounds and three assists.
• Sunday's contest featured 12 lead changes and four ties.
• The Hawks improved to 11-8 all-time versus Princeton.
Up Next
The Hawks take on Iona on Saturday, December 16 as part of the Holiday Hoopfest at UBS Arena. Game time is set for 7 p.m.