Courtesy of SJUHawks.com PHILADELPHIA - Lamarr Kimble scored a game-high 22 points and freshman Charlie Brown had a career-high 19 to lead Saint Joseph’s (9-9; 1-2 Big 5) to a 78-71 win over Penn (6-9; 0-3) in a Philadelphia Big 5 game before a near capacity crowd at The Palestra. Kimble made 9-of-11 from the foul line while Brown had a personal best nine rebounds and … [Read more...] about Kimble, Brown lead Saint Joseph’s over Penn, 78-71
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Temple defeats Saint Joseph’s, 78-72
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com PHILADELPHIA - Obi Enechionyia scored 26 points, including a three-pointer that iced the game with 1:09 left to lead Temple to a 78-72 win over Saint Joseph’s in a Philadelphia Big 5 game at sold-out Hagan Arena. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for Temple on SJU’s campus. Shavar Newkirk led Saint Joseph’s (3-3; 0-1 Big 5) with 22 … [Read more...] about Temple defeats Saint Joseph’s, 78-72
Big 5 to recognize former stars during Wednesday’s doubleheader
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com PHILADELPHIA - Many of the outstanding players who have represented the Philadelphia Big 5 over the last 60 years will be on hand and introduced during the doubleheader on Wednesday, January 20 at the Palestra. Stars representing all five schools from six different decades will be introduced at timeouts during the La Salle-Temple game, and the … [Read more...] about Big 5 to recognize former stars during Wednesday’s doubleheader
La Salle’s Tyreek Duren named to Bob Cousy Collegiate Point Guard of the Year Award Watch List
Courtesy of GoExplorers.com. PHILADELPHIA – La Salle junior Tyreek Duren (Philadelphia, Pa. / Neumann-Goretti) has been named to the Bob Cousy Collegiate Point Guard of the Year Award Watch List for the second straight year, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced today. Duren is the only Philadelphia Big 5 point guard on the list. Duren is third in the … [Read more...] about La Salle’s Tyreek Duren named to Bob Cousy Collegiate Point Guard of the Year Award Watch List
Former Silversmith Matt Elko receives weekly accolades
Courtesy of OwlSports.com PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - Redshirt junior first baseman Matt Elko has been garnered with Player of the Week recognition by the Atlantic 10 Conference and the Philadelphia Big 5 after having a very productive three-game series at St. Bonaventure this past weekend. Elko batted .667 for the series, going an impressive 8-for-12 at the dish. In all three … [Read more...] about Former Silversmith Matt Elko receives weekly accolades