The Saint Joseph's men's basketball team defeated Colorado State 69-64 to advance in the NIT. Despite a late rally from the Rams, the Hawks maintained their lead, with significant scoring contributions from Jaiden Glover-Toscano, Austin Williford, and Derek Simpson. This victory marks Saint Joseph's first NIT win since 2006.

By the Numbers
  • Jaiden Glover-Toscano, Austin Williford, and Derek Simpson each scored 13 points.
  • The Hawks held Colorado State to 23.3% shooting from three-point range (7-for-30).
  • This is Saint Joseph's first NIT victory since beating Rutgers 71-62 in 2006.
State of Play
  • Saint Joseph's led at halftime 33-28.
  • The Hawks extended their lead to 49-42 midway through the second half.
  • Colorado State managed to tie the game at 59-59 before Saint Joseph's regained control.
What's Next

Saint Joseph's will play Cal in the Second Round of the NIT on Sunday, March 22, at 9:00 p.m. EDT.

Bottom Line

Saint Joseph's demonstrated resilience in their NIT opener, successfully fending off a late-game surge to secure their advancement. Their strong defense and strategic scoring have set the stage for a challenging matchup against Cal.