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The Holy War dates back as far as 1921, which marks the first matchup between St. Joe’s and Villanova. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SJU ATHLETICS

A moment in SJU Athletics: the Holy War

Tyler Nice October 27, 2020

Since The Hawk is unable to bring our readers typical sports coverage due to the coronavirus pandemic, we want to reflect on sports highlights from years past. This week’s edition highlights the “Holy...

Holy War history

Holy War history

Bruce Howard December 5, 2017

A look inside the St. Joe's and Villanova rivalry In 1921, two schools just 6.1 miles away from one another played for the very first time. The St. Joe’s Hawks, then Saint Joseph's College, lost to...

An unmatched rivalry

An unmatched rivalry

Joseph Panichelli December 5, 2017

Comparing teams in the "Holy War" The St. Joe’s  men’s basketball team faced off against the Villanova Wildcats for yet another battle of this year’s “Holy War” on Dec. 2.  The final score...

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