The Saint Joseph’s Hawks, with a current record of 3-1, are all set to make their mark in the highly anticipated UGK Legends Classic. This tournament brings together some of the most formidable teams, and the Hawks are ready to showcase their skills.

Game Details and Schedules

In this classic event, the Hawks have an exciting lineup of games. On Thursday, November 21, they face off against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at 9:30 p.m. at the Barclays Center and will be broadcasted on ESPN2. Then, on Friday, November 22, they take on either Syracuse or Texas in a double-header starting at 7/9 p.m. also at the Barclays Center and aired on ESPNU.For those who want to keep track of the action, live stats, live audio, game notes, and tickets are available.

Team Roster and Statistics

The Saint Joseph’s Hawks have a talented roster. They returned seven letterwinners, including three starters, from last year’s squad that had an impressive overall record of 21-14. This includes one senior, Erik Reynolds II, and one graduate student, Justice Ajogbor. The rest of the team consists of six freshmen, four sophomores, and two juniors, making it one of the youngest rosters in the country.In their recent games, the Hawks have been on a two-game win streak. They defeated Big 5 rivals Villanova (83-76) and Penn (86-69) last week. In the win over Penn, Erik Reynolds II, Rasheer Fleming, and Derek Simpson each scored 15 points, and freshman Steven Solano added a season-best 11 points with four rebounds and a blocked shot.Xzayvier Brown was named Big 5 Player of the Week on Monday. He averaged 14.5 points, 8.5 assists, and 6.5 rebounds per game in the two wins. Brown leads the Hawks in scoring (16.8 ppg), assists (25), and steals (six), and also averages 6.3 points per game from the foul line.

The Hawks vs. UGK Legends Classic Field

The Hawks open their play in the UGK Legends Classic against Texas Tech. They have a 2-0 all-time record against the Red Raiders, with their most recent win coming in the Second Round of the 2004 NCAA Tournament in Buffalo, New York. Jameer Nelson led all scorers with 24 points, and current St. Joe’s assistant coach Dwayne Jones grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds in that game.However, against Texas, the Hawks are 0-4 all-time, and against Syracuse, they have a 4-4 record. Their previous meeting with Texas was in the opening round of the 2008 EA Sports Maui Invitational, where the sixth-ranked Longhorns won 68-50. The last time the Hawks faced Syracuse was on December 5, 1981, when they won 59-57. But the Orange won the most recent matchup, 72-69, in the NIT Tipoff on November 13, 2007.The Saint Joseph’s Hawks are ready to take on these challenges and make their presence felt in the UGK Legends Classic. With their young talent and experienced players, they have the potential to make a deep run in the tournament.