Home US News Delaware Reynolds scores 22 as St. Joseph’s defeats Delaware State 76-58

Reynolds scores 22 as St. Joseph’s defeats Delaware State 76-58

0

PHILADELPHIA — In an exciting matchup on Saturday, Erik Reynolds II spearheaded Saint Joseph’s victory against Delaware State with an impressive 22 points, leading his team to a 76-58 win.
Reynolds demonstrated his shooting prowess, connecting on 6 of 16 attempts from the floor, including 4 three-pointers out of 13 attempts, and also excelled at the free-throw line, making all six of his attempts. The Hawks improved their record to 9-4 with this win.

Rasheer Fleming contributed significantly to the team’s success, scoring 13 points while also grabbing 14 rebounds, dishing out five assists, and making three steals. Dasear Haskins added 12 points to the scoreboard, achieving a shooting percentage of 50%, though he struggled from beyond the arc, missing all five of his three-point shots.

On the opposing side, Kaseem Watson led the Hornets with 23 points and recorded three steals, trying to keep his team competitive as their record now stands at 7-7. Martez Robinson also played well, contributing 13 points, seven rebounds, and two steals, while Muneer Newton chipped in with ten points and six rebounds.

The game shifted in favor of Saint Joseph’s when they took a decisive lead with 15:43 left in the first half, establishing a commanding position that they would maintain throughout the match. At halftime, the Hawks led by a score of 33-20, with Reynolds scoring eight points in the opening half. Saint Joseph’s maintained their lead in the second half, outpacing Delaware State by five points overall, largely thanks to Reynolds, who tallied 14 points in the final half.