By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Osun Osunniyi grimaced on the bench, towel on his head and ice on his ankle, unable to help decide the game’s outcome after an apparent ankle sprain. St. Bonaventure defense huddled, forced to defend three Saint Joseph’s possessions in the final minute without the reigning Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year. The Bonnies expected the Hawks to fight but … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure escapes Hawk Hill with win, but Osunniyi injured
Saint Joseph's Hawks
Bonnies, who have avoided league’s “trap games,” head to Hawk Hill
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Of the teams most likely to be relegated to the Atlantic 10 Tournament first round on March 9, Saint Joseph’s has arguably remained the most competitive. The Hawks have lost five consecutive games but took league leader Davidson and George Mason, which once led the conference, to overtime during that skid. Joe’s trailed Dayton by single-digits in the final … [Read more...] about Bonnies, who have avoided league’s “trap games,” head to Hawk Hill
Saint Joseph’s soars past Temple for second straight win
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com PHILADELPHIA – Jordan Hall scored 26 points, Ejike Obinna added 14 more, and Taylor Funk matched his career-high with 13 rebounds as Saint Joseph's cruised past Temple, 68-49, at Hagan Arena on Saturday afternoon. Temple had an early lead, but a bucket by Obinna with 17:10 to go in the first put SJU ahead for the first time. A three-pointer by Funk at … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s soars past Temple for second straight win
St. Bonaventure’s game at Saint Joseph’s postponed
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure's game at Saint Joseph's on Wednesday has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns in the Saint Joseph's program, sources confirmed. The Hawks played at Richmond last Tuesday, less than a week before Richmond went on pause due to positive COVID-19 test results. A source said the Bonnies will not add a replacement game before Saturday … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure’s game at Saint Joseph’s postponed
Perkins leads Saint Louis past Saint Joseph’s
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com ST. LOUIS – Javonte Perkins scored a game-high 21 points to lead four Saint Louis players in double figures, and the Billikens registered their 20th victory of the season by defeating Saint Joseph's 76-63 Wednesday night at Chaifetz Arena. The Billikens, who have posted 20 wins in consecutive seasons for the first time since the 2011-12, 2012-13 and … [Read more...] about Perkins leads Saint Louis past Saint Joseph’s