Saint Joseph's traveled to Saint Bonaventure's for an A-10 showdown and came away with a win. The Hawks' efficient shooting helped them secure their 6th straight win, improving to 21-7 overall and 11-3 in the A-10.
A three-pointer from Langston Galloway put SJU in control with 12:41 in the 1st half. Galloway led Saint Joes with 27 points and 8 rebounds. When it looked as though the Hawks could run away with it, Saint Bonaventure's kept it close. A dunk from Youssou Ndoye right before the half made it only a 5 point game. SJU led 40-35 at the break.
The Bonnies would briefly regain the lead on 2 straight buckets from Marquise Simmons early in the 2nd half. Ronald Roberts returned the lead to the Hawks with 15:04 remaining and SJU would not give it back up. Isaiah Miles capped a 10-2 run for Hawks, making it 70-59 with just under 6 minutes remaining. Saint Joseph's would win on the road, 83-74.
SJU shot an impressive 54% from the field and more importantly knocked down 21-24 from the foul line. DeAndre Bembry scored 18 points while Roberts added 15 points (7-8 FG) and 6 boards for the Hawks. Halil Kanacevic took only 2 shots, but connected on both and blocked 5 shots.
Matthew Wright scored 27 points and swiped 3 steals for the Bonnies and Simmons ended with 13 points and 5 rebounds. Charlon Kloof recorded 5 assists and 2 steals to go with 11 points. Saint Bonaventure's dropped to 6-9 in the A-10.
Saint Joe's will journey to DC to play George Washington (20-7, 8-5 A-10) on Wednesday.
By: Matt Ryan
The Bonnies would briefly regain the lead on 2 straight buckets from Marquise Simmons early in the 2nd half. Ronald Roberts returned the lead to the Hawks with 15:04 remaining and SJU would not give it back up. Isaiah Miles capped a 10-2 run for Hawks, making it 70-59 with just under 6 minutes remaining. Saint Joseph's would win on the road, 83-74.
SJU shot an impressive 54% from the field and more importantly knocked down 21-24 from the foul line. DeAndre Bembry scored 18 points while Roberts added 15 points (7-8 FG) and 6 boards for the Hawks. Halil Kanacevic took only 2 shots, but connected on both and blocked 5 shots.
Matthew Wright scored 27 points and swiped 3 steals for the Bonnies and Simmons ended with 13 points and 5 rebounds. Charlon Kloof recorded 5 assists and 2 steals to go with 11 points. Saint Bonaventure's dropped to 6-9 in the A-10.
Saint Joe's will journey to DC to play George Washington (20-7, 8-5 A-10) on Wednesday.
By: Matt Ryan
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