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Hannah and Kaylie Griffin have been around St. Joes basketball their entire lives.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF CINDY GRIFFIN

St. Joe’s basketball shaped Griffin family’s love for the game

Mia Messina April 24, 2024

When the St. Joe’s women’s basketball team won the Atlantic 10 championship in 2013, members of the program participated in the tradition of cutting down a piece of the net. Alongside the team...

graphic of a scale with a woman basketball athlete lower than the male athlete

Disparity remains in NCAA basketball revenue distribution

Billy Scott April 24, 2024

College basketball has always been a captivating product for sports fans. The fans are passionate, there’s a nostalgic feel to it and the fan bases are electric. Some would argue that March Madness...

Photo of Junior Mackenzie Smith attacks Villanova defender Bella Runyan during the 2024 Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament Quarterfinals, March 28.

Women’s basketball is ready to build off record-breaking season

Mia Messina April 10, 2024

All good things must come to an end, but the ending came a little sooner than the St. Joe’s women’s basketball team had hoped for, with a 67-59 loss at Big 5 rival Villanova March 28 in the quarterfinals...

Photo of Joe Lunardi ’82 calling a St.Joe’s men’s basketball game with Hawks radio play-by-play announcer Matt Martucci.

From ‘PR guy’ to the face of bracketology

Mia Messina March 27, 2024
Joe Lunardi’s history with St. Joe’s
Junior guard Lynn Greer attacks Stonehill guard Austin Abrams, Nov. 14.
PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

The Greers: ‘No rivalries, it’s all family’

Mia Messina December 6, 2023

Countless Philadelphians have a connection to the Big 5. It has been a staple in Philly basketball since 1955, and families all over the city have allegiance to their team. But some families have two...

St. Joe’s men’s basketball team poses with the Big 5 Classic championship banner after defeating Temple University 74-65.
PHOTO COURTESY OF SIDELINE PHOTOS, LLC

St. Joe’s wins Big 5 Classic championship

Mia Messina December 6, 2023

Less than 30 seconds into the Dec. 2 Big 5 Classic title game, St. Joe’s first-year Anthony Finkley found himself at the free throw line. Just like that, St. Joe’s was on the board 2-0. Red...

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What’s Happening in Philly? (Dec. 6th)

Tess Coary December 6, 2023

What’s Happening in Philadelphia: Trying to find something to do this week? From sports concerts to plays to sports games, check out what’s happening in Philadelphia the week of Dec. 6-12. Andrea...

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What you should know: The Big 5 Classic

Monica Sowinski November 29, 2023

What is the Big 5? La Salle University, Temple University, University of Pennsylvania, Villanova University and St. Joe’s men’s basketball teams have competed in the Big 5 to showcase their talents...

Sophomore Erik Reynolds II shoots a free throw at a St. Joes mens basketball game.
PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Summer trip to Argentina changes basketball player’s perspectiveS

Aaron Tully April 19, 2023

Over the course of a week from Aug. 3-10, St. Joe’s sophomore guard Erik Reynolds II was part of a collective which played six games in Argentina against several clubs. One on One Basketball Inc....

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