PHILADELPHIA – Erik Reynolds II, Rasheer Fleming and Derek Simpson each scored 15 points apiece to lead five Hawks in double figures as Saint Joseph's topped Penn, 86-69, on Friday evening at The Palestra. With Friday's victory, the Hawks earned a spot in the title game of the Toyota Big 5 Classic on December 7 at Wells Fargo Center.

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How It Happened
• Up 12-11, Saint Joseph's used an 11-0 run to open a 23-11 advantage on a Dasear Haskins bucket at 11:17.
• The Hawks extended their lead to as many as 16 in the first half before taking a 46-33 lead into halftime.
• A pair of free throws by Reynolds II capped a 7-0 start for St. Joe's in the second half as the Hawks opened a 53-33 lead.
• Saint Joseph's extended its lead to as many as 32 points and never allowed the Quakers to get closer than the final score.

Inside The Boxscore
• Simpson grabbed five boards, and added two assists with his 15 points.
• Reynolds II had three steals, three assists and four rebounds along with 15 points.
• Fleming added six rebounds, two steals and two blocks to go with 15 points.
• Xzayvier Brown grabbed a team-best seven rebounds, handed out four assists and scored 11 points.
• Steven Solano finished with a season-best 11 points to go with four rebounds and a blocked shot.
• Anthony Finkley scored seven points and handed out two assists.
• Haskins added six points and five rebounds.
• Justice Ajogbor had five rebounds, four points and a blocked shot.
• Shawn Simmons II scored two points and grabbed one rebound.
• Mekai Johnson handed out his first collegiate assist.
• Will Lange added a rebound.

Up Next
Saint Joseph's heads to the Barclays Center as the Hawks take on Texas Tech in the Legends Classic on Thursday, November 21 at 9 p.m. Fans can purchase tickets for the Legends Classic by clicking here.