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Sophomore guard Xzayvier Brown celebrates with 54th Airborne, the official student section of SJU
Athletics, after defeating Villanova, Nov. 12. PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

Defending the title

Mia Messina ’25, Sports Editor November 20, 2024

It’s time to start working on the rollouts. St. Joe’s men’s basketball is heading back to the Big 5 Classic title game after its two Big 5 pod wins last week.  The Hawks defeated Villanova at...

The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame honorees line up for a photo, Nov.

Two basketball alumni inducted into hall of fame

Emirson Devenie, Special to the Hawk November 13, 2024

Paul Westhead ’61 and Jameer Nelson ’18, men’s basketball alumni, were inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame at a dinner reception at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, Nov. 7.  Nelson...

Members of the student section boo the Dayton men’s basketball team during warm ups, Feb. 6.

54th Airborne is ready to get to work

Monica Sowinski ’26, Sports Reporter October 23, 2024

At least a half hour before each home basketball game, the members of 54th Airborne head over to Hagan Arena to start up the student section. The atmosphere is filled with nostalgic and upbeat music as...

Photo of Joe Lunardi ’82 calling a St.Joe’s men’s basketball game with Hawks' radio play-by-play announcer Matt Martucci.

From ‘PR guy’ to the face of bracketology

Mia Messina March 27, 2024
Joe Lunardi’s history with St. Joe’s
Junior guard Lynn Greer attacks Stonehill guard Austin Abrams, Nov. 14.
PHOTO: MADELINE WILLIAMS ’26/THE HAWK

The Greers: ‘No rivalries, it’s all family’

Mia Messina December 6, 2023

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...

GRAPHIC: MINDY CHOI ’25/THE HAWK

What you should know: The Big 5 Classic

Monica Sowinski ’26 November 29, 2023

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...

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