PHILADELPHIA — On Saturday, Erik Reynolds II delivered an impressive performance, scoring 25 points, which propelled Saint Joseph’s to a 78-62 victory over Richmond.
Reynolds showcased his shooting skills by converting 9 of 16 attempts from the field, which included a remarkable 7 of 12 from beyond the arc. The Hawks, now boasting a record of 17-10 and 9-6 in the Atlantic 10 Conference, also saw Rasheer Fleming contribute significantly with 23 points of his own, hitting 9 of 13 shots overall and 4 out of 8 from three-point range, coupled with six rebounds. Additionally, Xzayvier Brown played a crucial role, adding 15 points while shooting 50% overall and going a perfect 4-for-4 from the free-throw line.

On the other side, the Spiders, who fell to 10-18 and 5-10 in their conference play, were led in scoring by Dusan Neskovic, who managed to put up 14 points. Mike Walz and Mikkel Tyne each contributed 13 points, with Walz also providing five assists, while Tyne matched him in assists.

Saint Joseph’s seized control of the game early, taking the lead just 1 minute and 33 seconds into the first half and maintaining it throughout. By halftime, the Hawks held a solid 43-26 advantage, highlighted by Fleming’s 13-point contribution. In a tightly contested second half, Richmond managed to outscore Saint Joseph’s by a single point, yet Reynolds stood strong, posting a team-high 12 points following the intermission.

The game reflected the determination and skill of the Hawks, who look to build on this momentum as they continue their season.