Purpose of Non-Conference Games
College basketball has started and our St. Joe’s Hawks will
tip-off their season against Drexel Dragons tonight, Friday November 13th. Even
though the Hawks did not beat the Dragons by much last year, some are saying
that it is a preseason warm-up. However, SJU also lost to Fairleigh Dickinson
last year to start their season. Of course a game that everyone has circled is
Villanova, but don’t you dare call it the Holy War or else some cranky history
professor will cry about it in the Philly Inquirer. The Hawks are catching a
break this year since they are playing against Ivy League schools.
Hall of Fame Tip-Off
The Hawks will get a chance to showcase their athleticism
against Niagara, Buffalo, Florida, and Old Dominion/Purdue. Florida and Old
Dominion/Purdue will be played at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut.
Starting 5
To start the season, the starting five will be WG Bembry, PG
Newkirk, WG Brown, F Miles, and F Olivia. In case you are not aware, Coach
Martelli has never really stuck with the tradition starting 5 with a center,
shooting guard, and small forward. He simply puts the best 5 players out on the
court.
Phil has received quite a bit of criticism for not playing
his freshmen enough during the season. This year with Pierfrancesco Olivia
starting, there is speculation that it is only because of Papa Ndao’s lingering
issues. No matter who is part of the starting five, it is the total minutes
that will explain which player plays more of a pivotal role on the team. During
the non-conference games, Martelli’s bench normally gets more action than
during the regular season. However, hopefully this season proves that he can
trust more of his bench throughout the entire season.
Aaron Brown is a player that gives it his all on every play,
which is what probably earned him the starting role. There are players like
Javon Bauman, DeAndre Bembry, Isaiah Miles, and Papa Ndao that know have won the
A-10 championship, and have seen what it takes to win. Going into the season
St. Joe’s Hawks are predicted to end their season ranked 7th in the conference.
-Pants
Non-Conference 2015-16 SCHEDULE
Friday November 13 - DREXEL - 8:00
p.m.
Sunday November 15 - NIAGARA - 5:00
p.m.
Wednesday November 18 - BUFFALO - 7:00
p.m.
Saturday November 21 - vs. Florida
- 2:30 p.m.
Sunday November 22 - vs. Old
Dominion/Purdue - 12/5:30 p.m.
Tuesday December 1 - VILLANOVA - 7:00
p.m.
Friday December 4 - at Columbia - 7:00
p.m.
Tuesday December 8 - PRINCETON -
7:00 p.m.
Sunday December 13 - at Temple -
4:00 p.m.
Saturday December 19 - ILLINOIS
STATE - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday December 22 - vs. Virginia
Tech - 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday December 29 - MARYLAND
EASTERN SHORE - 7:00 p.m.
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