Saint Joseph's Dominates Arcadia in Convincing Win
Sunday, December 28, 2025, 12:00 PM ET · Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena
Saint Joseph's Hawks 87, Arcadia ARCADIA 65, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Arcadia ARCADIA vs Saint Joseph's Hawks?
Saint Joseph's Hawks beat Arcadia ARCADIA 87-65 at Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena on December 28, 2025.
In a decisive performance, the Saint Joseph's Hawks triumphed over the Arcadia Knights with a final score of 87-65 at the Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena. This victory not only showcased the Hawks' offensive prowess but also marked an important bounce-back after their recent loss to Coastal Carolina. The win improves Saint Joseph's home record to 3-1 this season, emphasizing their strength on their home court.
Saint Joseph's entered this matchup with a mixed recent form, having recorded a 5-5 record over their last ten games. Despite this inconsistency, they managed to average 72.7 points scored while allowing 71.9 points per game during this stretch. In their last five games, they have shown a slight improvement, with a record of 3-2 and an average of 69.8 points scored against 64.8 points allowed. The Hawks had previously faced a tough stretch, losing their last game against Coastal Carolina, which added pressure to perform well in front of their home crowd.
On the other hand, Arcadia came into the game looking to improve their standing after a challenging season. Although the block does not provide their recent form or record, the Hawks' performance today clearly overwhelmed the Knights. The game featured several scoring plays that highlighted Saint Joseph's offensive capabilities, including a standout three-point jumper by Mekai Johnson and a series of layups that kept the momentum firmly in the Hawks' favor.
In terms of previous meetings, the block does not detail any specific history between these two teams, but the decisive nature of this game suggests that Saint Joseph's has established dominance in this matchup. The Hawks' ability to score consistently and defend effectively at home has been a key factor in their success, and this game was no exception.
Injury reports are not mentioned in the block, indicating that both teams may have been at full strength for this contest. This could have played a significant role in the outcome, as both teams had the opportunity to field their best lineups.
The market had priced Saint Joseph's as the clear favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting the expectations surrounding their performance in this game. This strong market sentiment likely contributed to the confidence displayed by the Hawks throughout the matchup.
Conditions in the arena were not detailed in the block, but the home crowd at Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena is known to provide a supportive atmosphere, which can often bolster a team's performance. Fans witnessed a high-energy game filled with impressive plays, particularly in the second half, where Saint Joseph's pulled away decisively.
As the game progressed, viewers should have noted the Hawks' effective ball movement and scoring efficiency, particularly in the paint and beyond the arc. The combination of strong assists and individual plays, such as those from Corey Attivo and Mekai Johnson, demonstrated the team's depth and versatility.
In conclusion, Saint Joseph's victory over Arcadia not only highlights their capabilities as a home team but also serves as a critical moment for the Hawks as they look to build momentum moving forward in the season.
Leaders
- PointsJaiden Glover-Toscano29Saint Joseph's Hawks
- AssistsDerek Simpson5Saint Joseph's Hawks
- ReboundsAustin Williford8Saint Joseph's Hawks
- PointsJamison Lynam16Arcadia ARCADIA
- AssistsNas Johnson3Arcadia ARCADIA
- ReboundsJosh Parks6Arcadia ARCADIA
Recent form
Saint Joseph's Hawks
Last 10: 5-5Streak L172.7 scored · 71.9 allowed per game3-1 at home
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Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 29-6 | - | 15-3 |
| VCU | 28-8 | - | 15-3 |
| Saint Joseph's | 24-12 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Dayton | 25-12 | 3 | 12-6 |
| George Mason | 23-10 | 4 | 11-7 |
| Davidson | 20-14 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Duquesne | 18-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| George Washington | 19-16 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Fordham | 17-15 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Rhode Island | 16-16 | 8 | 7-11 |
| Richmond | 15-17 | 10 | 5-13 |
| La Salle | 9-23 | 10 | 5-13 |
| St. Bonaventure | 17-17 | 11 | 4-14 |
| Loyola Chicago | 9-24 | 11 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Arcadia ARCADIA | Saint Joseph's Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-66 | 29-63 |
| Field goal % | 35 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 9-31 | 12-35 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 34 |
| Free throws | 10-15 | 17-25 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 68 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 52 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 18 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 34 |
| Assists | 12 | 19 |
| Steals | 9 | 5 |
| Blocks | 5 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 34 |
| Fouls | 17 | 12 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 25 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 7 | 86 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half31-44Nas Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half31-45Jaiden Glover-Toscano makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half34-45Jamison Lynam makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half37-45Nas Johnson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Corey Attivo assists)
- 2nd Half37-47Al Amadou makes layup (Dasear Haskins assists)
- 2nd Half37-48Al Amadou makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half37-49Jaiden Glover-Toscano makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half37-50Jaiden Glover-Toscano makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half37-51Austin Williford makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half37-52Austin Williford makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-52Corey Attivo makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half41-52Corey Attivo makes layup (Josh Parks assists)
- 2nd Half41-53Jaiden Glover-Toscano makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-56Dasear Haskins makes 23-foot three point jumper (Justice Ajogbor assists)
- 2nd Half41-58Dasear Haskins makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half41-60Dasear Haskins makes layup
- 2nd Half43-60Jamison Lynam makes 8-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half43-62Khaafiq Myers makes 15-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half46-62Joshua Okocha makes 26-foot three point jumper (Darius Isaac assists)
- 2nd Half46-63Justice Ajogbor makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-64Justice Ajogbor makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-64Nas Johnson makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half48-66Jaiden Glover-Toscano makes driving layup
- 2nd Half48-69Khaafiq Myers makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half48-71Khaafiq Myers makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-71Nas Johnson makes 30-foot three point jumper (Amyr Walker assists)
- 2nd Half51-73Khaafiq Myers makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-74Jaiden Glover-Toscano makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-74Amyr Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-74Joshua Okocha makes layup
- 2nd Half54-76Al Amadou makes 3-foot dunk (Khaafiq Myers assists)
- 2nd Half54-79Jaiden Glover-Toscano makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dasear Haskins assists)
- 2nd Half56-79Corey Attivo makes layup (Joshua Okocha assists)
- 2nd Half58-79Corey Attivo makes 4-foot hook shot (Joshua Okocha assists)
- 2nd Half58-82Jaiden Glover-Toscano makes 25-foot three point jumper (Austin Williford assists)
- 2nd Half60-82Tysicere Jackson makes layup (Marquis Kubish assists)
- 2nd Half60-85Mekai Johnson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Derek Simpson assists)
- 2nd Half62-85Keenan Reiss makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half62-87Mekai Johnson makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half65-87Tymir Smalls makes 33-foot three pointer
Win probability
Above the line favours Saint Joseph's Hawks, below favours Arcadia ARCADIA.
Venue
- Michael J. Hagan '85 ArenaPhiladelphia, PA
- Attendance2012
- OfficialsSean Hall, Clarence Armstrong, Kolbert Galeano
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