Hawks Travel South for Richmond Showdown

Saint Joseph’s University Hawks are set to face the Richmond Spiders in a highly anticipated showdown this Sunday, January 11, 2026. The game will tip off at 12:00 p.m. at the Robins Center in Richmond, Virginia. Fans can catch the action on USA network or listen through sjuhawks.com.

Hawks Look to Continue Momentum

After a thrilling overtime victory over Duquesne, where they outscored their opponents 97-70, the Hawks are riding a wave of confidence. This marks their first overtime win since last season’s A-10 tournament quarterfinals. The game also highlighted standout performances from their players.

Standout Performances

• Derek Simpson: Achieved his first career double-double with 23 points and 11 assists.
• Dasear Haskins: Secured his first double-double, scoring 13 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.

This impressive performance was the first time since January 8, 2025, that two Hawks recorded double-doubles in the same game. Simpson’s assists put him in an elite group, becoming the 13th player in the last two decades to achieve double figures in assists.

Defensive Milestone

Justice Ajogbor made his mark as well with his first block of the game against Duquesne, cementing his place among the top 10 in career blocks at Saint Joseph’s. Ajogbor now has 117 career blocks and aims to surpass former teammate Rasheer Fleming’s total of 139.

A Look Ahead at Richmond

The Spiders enter the matchup with a record of 12-4 and 2-1 in the Atlantic 10. Richmond is coming off a solid 89-80 victory against St. Bonaventure. The team has exceeded preseason expectations, which had them ranked 10th in the A-10.

Richmond’s Key Players

• AJ Lopez: Leads with 12.8 points per game.
• Jaden Daughtry: Contributes 11.4 points per game.
• Will Johnston: Adds 10.5 points per game.
• Aiden Argabright: Averages 10.2 points per outing.

The Spiders excel at shooting from beyond the arc, ranking second in the A-10 with a three-point shooting percentage of 37.8%. They also maintain good performance at the free-throw line, scoring an average of 18.4 points per game.

Series History

Sunday’s contest marks the 36th meeting between the Hawks and Spiders, with Saint Joseph’s holding a 23-12 advantage overall. St. Joe’s has won five of the last six matchups, including the last game on February 22, 2025, where they triumphed 78-62 with Erik Reynolds II leading the charge with 25 points.

As the Hawks travel south to Richmond for this exciting showdown, fans are eager to see if Saint Joseph’s can continue their winning form and keep their momentum alive in the Atlantic 10 conference.

Upcoming Games

Following the Richmond matchup, the Hawks will return to Hagan Arena for a game against St. Bonaventure on Wednesday, January 14, with tipoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m.