Saint Joseph’s hosts Lafayette on Saturday after opening the season with a win over Longwood. The Hawks will look to build on a strong defensive showing, led by Sean Logan’s six blocks, while Lafayette arrives at 1-1 and is coming off a 104-67 win over Division III King’s.

By the Numbers
  • Saint Joseph’s leads the all-time series, 37-9, and is 21-4 against Lafayette at home.
  • The Hawks have won 3 straight and 14 of the last 15 meetings.
  • Saint Joseph’s blocked 8 shots against Longwood; Logan had 6.
  • Lafayette is 1-1. Cooper Kesler leads the Leopards with 17.0 points per game.
Yes, But

Lafayette’s 104-point performance came against a Division III opponent; its only game against a Division I team ended in a 96-60 loss to Butler. Still, the Leopards have recorded double-digit steals in both games, giving them a potential defensive threat.

State of Play
  • Saturday’s game is scheduled for 4 p.m. at Hagan Arena in Philadelphia and will air on ESPN+.
  • Saint Joseph’s is seeking its fourth straight season-opening win and its fifth in six years.
  • The Hawks beat Lafayette, 85-76, in their last meeting, on Nov. 3, 2025.
What’s Next

Saint Joseph’s is set to play a neutral-site game against South Florida at the Veterans Classic in Annapolis, Maryland, on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Tipoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. on CBS Sports Network.

Bottom Line

The Hawks have the series history and home-court advantage, but their best path to another win is to sustain the defensive pressure that powered their opener—especially against a Lafayette team that has shown it can create turnovers.