Courtesy of SJUHawks.com PHILADELPHIA - Jameer Nelson, the all-time leading scorer in the history of Saint Joseph’s basketball, will be among the nearly 2,200 graduating students at Saint Joseph's University’s 167th commencement exercises on Saturday, May 19. Nelson will officially receive a Bachelor of Science in sociology during the undergraduate ceremony, 14 years … [Read more...] about Jameer Nelson will be among Saint Joseph’s graduates on May 19
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Newkirk’s double-double leads Saint Joseph’s over Duquesne, 82-75
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com PHILADELPHIA -- Shavar Newkirk scored 26 points and had 10 assists to lead Saint Joseph’s to an 82-75 win over Duquesne (12-14; 7-7 A-10) in Atlantic 10 action at Hagan Arena. It is the Hawks’ third straight win to mark their longest winning streak of the season. It was the third career double-double for Newkirk, but his first-ever double-double … [Read more...] about Newkirk’s double-double leads Saint Joseph’s over Duquesne, 82-75
Saint Joseph’s picks up road win over Fordham, 71-55
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com BRONX, N.Y. - James Demery scored a game-high 20 points and Shavar Newkirk scored 19 as Saint Joseph’s (11-14; 6-7 A-10) defeated Fordham, 71-55, to pick up its first Atlantic 10 road win of the year at Rose Hill Gym. Demery connected on 8-of-14 from the field while Newkirk handed out seven assists as the Hawks won their second in a row. Chris … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s picks up road win over Fordham, 71-55
Funk scores 22 as Saint Joseph’s posts 85-73 win over Massachusetts
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com Taylor Funk scored a game-high 22 points to lead four Hawks in double figures as Saint Joseph’s defeated Massachusetts, 85-73, in Atlantic 10 action at Hagan Arena. The win snaps a five-game losing streak for Saint Joseph’s (10-14; 5-7 A-10). Funk shot 6-for-12 from the field and made four three-pointers while James Demery scored 18 points as did … [Read more...] about Funk scores 22 as Saint Joseph’s posts 85-73 win over Massachusetts
Saint Joseph’s defeats Maine, 72-59
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com PHILADELPHIA -- Seniors Shavar Newkirk and James Demery scored 19 points apiece to lead Saint Joseph’s to a 72-59 win over Maine (3-8) at Hagan Arena. Demery added 10 rebounds for his second double-double of the season. Freshman Taylor Funk scored 10 points off the bench for Saint Joseph’s (5-5), which snapped a two-game losing streak. The … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s defeats Maine, 72-59