In a competitive matchup on Wednesday evening, Saint Joseph’s emerged victorious with a 75-63 win over La Salle. Erik Reynolds II led the Hawks, contributing a total of 22 points to the team’s effort, while Xzayvier Brown closely followed with 21 points.

Reynolds also made a significant impact on the boards, pulling down seven rebounds. His performance was complemented by Brown, who shot 7 of 18 from the field, hitting 2 out of 6 shots from beyond the arc, and converting 5 of 7 attempts from the free-throw line. This win improved the Hawks’ record to 15-9 overall, placing them at 7-5 in the Atlantic 10 Conference.

On the opposing side, the Explorers were led by Deuce Jones who finished with 22 points, along with nine rebounds and three steals. Additional contributions came from Corey McKeithan, who added 11 points, and Mac Etienne, who recorded 10 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks.

The game saw Reynolds score seven of his points before the halftime break, during which Saint Joseph’s found themselves trailing 31-24. The turning point came in the second half as Brown erupted for 16 points, helping the Hawks secure the victory.

Both teams are set for action again on Saturday; Saint Joseph’s will play against George Mason, while La Salle will head to Rhode Island for their upcoming game.