St. Joseph’s upsets Dayton, La Salle beats Duquesne in men’s hoops; Villanova women win at Providence in OT

St. Joseph’s upsets Dayton, La Salle beats Duquesne in men’s hoops; Villanova women win at Providence in OT

by Joe Juliano
Ryan Daly added 25 points for the Hawks, who knocked down 18 three-point baskets and gained their third win of the season.
St. Joe’s wins OT thriller to snap three-game losing streak vs. La Salle

St. Joe’s wins OT thriller to snap three-game losing streak vs. La Salle

by Damichael Cole
With Ryan Daly's return and Jordan Hall's triple-double leading the way, the Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak to the Explorers.
St. Joe’s wins OT thriller to snap three-game losing streak vs. La Salle

St. Joe’s wins OT thriller to snap three-game losing streak vs. La Salle

With Ryan Daly's return and Jordan Hall's triple-double leading the way, the Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak to the Explorers.
Ryan Daly passes his own punch test as St. Joseph’s wins Big 5 OT thriller | Mike Jensen
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Ryan Daly passes his own punch test as St. Joseph’s wins Big 5 OT thriller | Mike Jensen

by Mike Jensen
Daly had not played a minute this season since "tearing" a thumb four days before Christmas. He still hasn’t fully practiced. But he dropped 30 points in this epic against La Salle.
Ryan Daly passes his own punch test as St. Joseph’s wins Big 5 OT thriller | Mike Jensen
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Ryan Daly passes his own punch test as St. Joseph’s wins Big 5 OT thriller | Mike Jensen

Daly had not played a minute this season since "tearing" a thumb four days before Christmas. He still hasn’t fully practiced. But he dropped 30 points in this epic against La Salle.
With proposed St. Joe’s-University of Sciences merger, does local small college landscape change permanently? | Mike Jensen
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With proposed St. Joe’s-University of Sciences merger, does local small college landscape change permanently? | Mike Jensen

by Mike Jensen
“It’s really sad for our side," a Sciences coach said. “I’m not sugarcoating this to anyone. I feel so bad for our kids.”
With proposed St. Joe’s-University of Sciences merger, does local small college landscape change permanently? | Mike Jensen
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With proposed St. Joe’s-University of Sciences merger, does local small college landscape change permanently? | Mike Jensen

“It’s really sad for our side," a Sciences coach said. “I’m not sugarcoating this to anyone. I feel so bad for our kids.”
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Women’s City Six notebook: La Salle and St. Joe’s searching for wins, Villanova coming back Tuesday from COVID pause

Women’s City Six notebook: La Salle and St. Joe’s searching for wins, Villanova coming back Tuesday from COVID pause

by Damichael Cole
La Salle and St. Joe's have big weekends ahead after losses tough games against top teams in the A-10.
This year’s bracketology not as crazy as you might think | Mike Jensen
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This year’s bracketology not as crazy as you might think | Mike Jensen

by Mike Jensen
Choosing the final field of teams still comes down to the same common-sense principles: wins against top teams, common opponents, and scouting.
Four of five City Six men’s basketball games scheduled for Saturday postponed

Four of five City Six men’s basketball games scheduled for Saturday postponed

by Joe Juliano and Damichael Cole
Wednesday's announcement marked the third straight postponement for the Hawks. Drexel's two games this week against Delaware also have been postponed.
St. Joe’s and University of the Sciences have proposed a merger

St. Joe’s and University of the Sciences have proposed a merger

by Susan Snyder
Under the proposal, the 200-year-old USciences, formerly the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, would become part of the larger St. Joseph’s, a 170-year-old Jesuit institution.
City Six basketball recap: Temple loses second straight one-possession game, Drexel splits against Hofstra, St. Joe’s women squander late lead

City Six basketball recap: Temple loses second straight one-possession game, Drexel splits against Hofstra, St. Joe’s women squander late lead

by Damichael Cole
Temple played better down the stretch, but a conflicted charge call against J.P. Moorman all but ended their hopes of a road upset.
City Six basketball roundup: St. Joe’s men go cold in loss at Duquesne, La Salle men lose at VCU, Drexel women roll past Northeastern
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City Six basketball roundup: St. Joe’s men go cold in loss at Duquesne, La Salle men lose at VCU, Drexel women roll past Northeastern

by Damichael Cole
La Salle and VCU are two of the A-10's most disruptive defenses. The Rams showed why they are at the top of those statistical categories on Saturday.
Women’s City Six notebook: La Salle streaking in A-10 play, Temple might have a new star

Women’s City Six notebook: La Salle streaking in A-10 play, Temple might have a new star

by Damichael Cole
La Salle and its next opponent both have three-game winning streaks, but the Explorers have reason to be confident. Plus a look at Owls freshman rising star Jasha Clinton.
St. Joseph’s falls to 0-8 in Atlantic 10 Conference play with a 79-56 loss to Richmond

St. Joseph’s falls to 0-8 in Atlantic 10 Conference play with a 79-56 loss to Richmond

by Joe Juliano
The Hawks turned the ball over 11 times in trailing by nine points at halftime, then fell victim in the second half to hot shooting by the Spiders.
Rebuilding St. Joseph’s basketball will take time. This season is just the beginning. | Mike Jensen
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Rebuilding St. Joseph’s basketball will take time. This season is just the beginning. | Mike Jensen

by Mike Jensen
Coach Billy Lange’s most important pitch now might be convincing his current young players that the corner is about to be turned.
City Six recap: La Salle upsets Richmond, Drexel beats William & Mary, St. Joe’s loses 7th straight A-10 game

La Salle upsets Richmond, Drexel beats William & Mary, St. Joe’s loses 7th straight A-10 game

by Damichael Cole and Joe Juliano
La Salle picked up a road win over the preseason Atlantic Ten favorites.
Women’s City Six notebook: Dynamic duo leads La Salle; Drexel learning from losses

Women’s City Six notebook: Dynamic duo leads La Salle; Drexel learning from losses

by Damichael Cole
La Salle has had 11 schedule changes, but the Explorers have played a city-high 13 games so far this season.
St. Joseph’s extends George Mason to double overtime, but falls, 87-85

St. Joseph’s extends George Mason to double overtime, but falls, 87-85

by Joe Juliano
The Hawks rallied from 12 points down in the second half and had a chance to win in the first overtime, but couldn't close out the game.
Jared Kimbrough scores career-high 24 points in La Salle win over St. Joe’s

Jared Kimbrough scores career-high 24 points in La Salle win over St. Joe’s

by Damichael Cole
Kimbrough battled injuries and has been in and out of the lineup, but he had a breakout performance against St. Joe's Monday night.
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