As we start every blog post, Saint Joseph’s Hawks lost three
starting seniors that were good, strong NCAA basketball players. The three
players Galloway, Kanacevic, and Roberts were also three of the top twenty
players in the Atlantic-10.
The Hawks have played two games so far Fairleigh Dickinson
and at Drexel. After the Hawks season opening loss, Hawks fans began to
question the team’s ability to score. Even though there has been some moments
of brilliance and excellent play. In Monday’s game against Drexel, it became
apparent that the Hawks did not actually win the game, however Drexel lost it. Drexel
turned the ball over and allowed the Hawks to get a lead. The Hawks held on
with freshman PG Shavar Newkirk stepping up and making both free throws. Demery, the other freshmen stepped up scoring
12 points. Accompanying Demery at the wing guard position, Bembry scored 13
points. Together they accounted for 25 out of the 54 points to beat Drexel
Dragons by three. Though the freshman played much better this game, it is
apparent that Drexel another team that is not tops of its league was able to
contain the scorers on the Hawks. This should now be a worrisome feature on St.
Joe’s offense; due to the fact FDU and Drexel were able to contain players like
Bembry and Demery. St. Joe’s truly did not play a good game in either of its
first two; however the team is still 1-1.
Coach Phil Martelli has decided to stick with his strategy
from the beginning of the season, and the team seems to be on the right track. Many
thought that Phil may give up on his freshman early and allow Evan Maschmeyer
more time, but he stuck with his guns. Phil is learning what the team can and
cannot do; he is observing the potential that they have. Even though they
played another close game, it has become apparent that this team will need to
find its stride and come together. The Hawks have a lot of untapped potential,
and if they put it all together they will be able to compete.
-Brett
-Brett
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