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...
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...
Sitting at 4-4 through their first eight games, St. Joe’s is now preparing to enter the most traditional part of their schedule. They play three of their four Big 5 games in the three weeks before Christmas.
This...
Since The Hawk is unable to bring our readers typical sports coverage due to the coronavirus pandemic, we want to reflect on sports highlights from years past. This week’s edition highlights the “Holy...
The first battle of the “Holy War” took place on Jan. 15, 1921. All-time, the Hawks have fallen to the Villanova University Wildcats in 51 of the 76 meetings. Most recently, the Hawks have posed an...
Coming into the 2019-20 women’s basketball season, there were added expectations placed on redshirt sophomore guard Katie Jekot. Jekot was the top returning scorer and has taken on the role as a leader...
The exchanges between Billy Lange and Jay Wright before and after the St. Joe’s vs. Villanova matchup were brief. They weren't the usual “good game” or “good luck with the rest of your season”....
While the St. Joe’s women’s basketball team fell to two cross-town teams, Temple University and Drexel University, to open their season, the young team garnered valuable game experience, according...
Don DiJulia set to retire after impressive tenure at St. Joe’s
After serving as St. Joe’s Director of Athletics for 35 years, Don DiJulia is retiring after the 2017-2018 school year.
DiJulia’s...
Women's basketball falls to Penn
After three years, senior Avery Marz who suffered a stroke her freshman year gained her first start in the women’s basketball game against Big 5 rival, the University...
