Behind a stifling defense that held Rhode Island to 33.9 percent shooting and just 7.7 percent from three-point range, Saint Joseph's topped the Rams, 64-50, on Wednesday evening at Hagan Arena.

How It Happened
• Saint Joseph's broke an early 11-11 tie as the Hawks used an 8-0 to open a 19-11 advantage on a three-pointer by Erik Reynolds II at 12:01.
• The Rams pulled within one, 21-20, as Brandon Weston capped a 7-0 run by Rhode Island with a layup at 8:54.
• St. Joe's pushed back, opening a 10-point advantage, 34-24, on a three-pointer by Cameron Brown with 2:53 to go in the first half.
• In the second half, the Hawks kept Rhode Island at a distance, never allowing the visitors to come any closer than nine points as St. Joe's earned its fifth win in six games.

Inside The Boxscore
• Brown led all scorers with a game-high 18 points to go with a team-best eight rebounds and six steals.
• Reynolds II added 15 points and three rebounds.
• Lynn Greer III was the third Hawk in double figures, scoring 12 points to go with a team-best four assists and six rebounds.

Up Next
Saint Joseph's hosts Big 5 rival La Salle on Sunday. Game time is set for noon, with the contest airing nationally on ESPNU.

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