Courtesy of SJUHawks.com Saint Joseph’s junior Shavar Newkirk was named the Philadelphia Big 5 Co-Player of the Week for December 12, sharing the award with Josh Hart of Villanova. Newkirk scored a game-high 27 points and netted the game-winning three-point play to lead Saint Joseph’s to a 72-71 come-from-behind win over local rival Drexel in SJU’s only action of the … [Read more...] about Shavar Newkirk Named Big 5 Co-Player of the Week
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@SJUHawks_WBB take #A10WBB conference title
By Aaron M Smith BROOKLYN, NY – It was the worst of halves, it was the best of halves for the St. Joseph’s women’s basketball team. The Hawks overcame an early 10 point deficit and poor shooting to defeat the Fordham Rams, 47-46 and capture the 2012-13 Atlantic 10 conference championship. As the game began, nerves appeared to take center stage early. Players on both … [Read more...] about @SJUHawks_WBB take #A10WBB conference title
@SJUHawks_WBB vs. @FordhamWBB – #A10WBB Championship Preview
By Aaron M Smith Brooklyn, NY – Saturday night from the Barclays Center it all comes down to this; the summer workouts, weight room, film room, countless hours in the gym, all of the sweat and tears. A one game, winner take all battle. It’s the 2012-13 Atlantic 10 women’s basketball conference championship. The prize? For one team it will be bragging rights for a year and … [Read more...] about @SJUHawks_WBB vs. @FordhamWBB – #A10WBB Championship Preview
van Grinsven and Hawks deliver big time performance to reach Brooklyn
By Aaron M Smith PHILADELPHIA, PA – For Chatilla van Grinsven and the St. Joseph’s women’s basketball team it was a shot at redemption. Just one week after losing at #11 Dayton in the Atlantic 10 regular season finale, the Hawks found themselves with another opportunity against the top ranked Flyers. Only this time the stakes were higher – a ticket to Brooklyn was on the … [Read more...] about van Grinsven and Hawks deliver big time performance to reach Brooklyn
Erin Shields leads St. Joseph’s to 2012 Hawk Classic Championship, 79-38
PHILADELPHIA – Behind a total team effort, the Saint Joseph’s women’s basketball team topped UMBC, 79-38, for the 2012 Hawk Classic championship Saturday afternoon at Hagan Arena. Led by Hawk Classic MVP Erin Shields’ (Drexel Hill, Pa./Archbishop Carroll) 14 points and nine assists, all 12 SJU players scored a basket as the Hawks improved to 8-4 on the year. Taking control … [Read more...] about Erin Shields leads St. Joseph’s to 2012 Hawk Classic Championship, 79-38