Aaron Bracy

By AARON BRACY aaron@big5hoops.com January 22, 2025 Saint Joseph’s scored 19 of the first 25 points at Belk Arena against Davidson and continued to shoot well throughout the game, defeating the Wildcats 78-61 on Tuesday night for their first win there since January 16, 1971. The Hawks had been 0-8 in trips to Davidson prior to Tuesday. Xzayvier Brown led four … [Read more...] about Tuesday Big 5 Roundup: Fast start, hot shooting help Saint Joseph’s win at Davidson for the first time in 54 years

By AARON BRACY aaron@big5hoops.com January 21, 2025 VILLANOVA, Pa. – Playing without Wooga Poplar, who was ejected in the first half for throwing a punch at Thomas Sorber, Villanova did not score in the final 4 minutes, 52 seconds in Monday’s 64-63 loss to Georgetown at the Pavilion. The Wildcats’ Big East loss to the Hoyas wrapped up a 2-1 day in the Big 5. I … [Read more...] about Monday Big 5 Roundup: Wooga Poplar ejected, Villanova struggles late in loss to Georgetown; Penn, Drexel win

By AARON BRACY aaron@big5hoops.com January 19, 2025 PHILADELPHIA – On Sunday afternoon at the Liacouras Center, a magician entertained children following Temple’s game against Tulane. Jamal Mashburn Jr. provided the opening act for the adults in the room, putting forth a magical performance to lead the Owls to an 80-77 victory. On one trick, Mashburn cooly … [Read more...] about Magical performance by Jamal Mashburn Jr. lifts Temple over Tulane

By AARON BRACY aaron@big5hoops.com January 18, 2025 PHILADELPHIA – On Saturday at the Palestra, there were glimpses of what coach Steve Donahue thought Penn could be—and still might become. The offensive dominance of Ethan Roberts. A three-pointer on one possession, a drive and foul on another, a pull-up jumper on the next. The breathtaking passing of Nick … [Read more...] about Glimpses of promise are not enough to lead Penn past Cornell

By AARON BRACY aaron@big5hoops.com January 18, 2025 PHILADELPHIA – At this point, it is really easy to figure out Saint Joseph’s. If they shoot the three-pointer well, the Hawks have a good chance to win. If they do not, like against VCU on Friday night at Hagan, chances are they will lose. It’s really that simple. St. Joe’s put up another stinker of a … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s struggles from long range lead to home loss versus VCU