- Matchup: Lafayette Leopards vs Saint Joseph’s Hawks
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Venue: Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the Lafayette Leopards (1-1) will travel to Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena for a showdown against the Saint Joseph’s Hawks (1-0).
In their most recent game, the Lafayette Leopards secured a decisive victory over King’s (PA) with a score of 104-67. They committed 16 fouls while King’s (PA) totaled 18. From beyond the arc, Lafayette hit 12 out of 29 attempts. King’s (PA) managed a free throw percentage of 81.8%, making 9 of 11. The Leopards recorded 36 rebounds overall (9 offensive), while King’s (PA) tallied 28 boards (4 offensive, 24 defensive). In terms of assists, Lafayette registered 31 and was responsible for 15 forced turnovers, resulting in 10 steals. Defensively, they allowed their opponents to shoot 40.4% from the field (23 of 57). The Leopards converted 12 of 21 free throw attempts, achieving a rate of 57.1%, and posted a field goal percentage of 58.0% (40 of 69), including 12 of 30 from three-point range.
Cooper Kesler made a significant impact during the game, contributing 25 points on 9 of 13 shooting in just 26 minutes. He also grabbed 3 rebounds and recorded 6 assists.
The Leopards enter this matchup with a season record of 1-1. They average 82.0 points per game, ranking 164th nationally, and shoot 47.8% from the field. From three-point territory, they are connecting at a rate of 29.6% (16 of 54), and their free throw percentage is 54.5%. On average, Lafayette collects 34.5 rebounds per game and has assisted on 39 baskets this season, ranking 25th in national assists. They commit approximately 12.5 turnovers per game and average 15.0 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Leopards force 18.5 turnovers while conceding 16.0 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 38.4% from three-point range and rank 290th in points per game allowed (81.5). Lafayette’s defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 44.4% (55 of 124) and averages 41.0 rebounds per game, ranking 356th in assists allowed with 39.
In their last outing, the Saint Joseph’s Hawks triumphed over Longwood, ending the game with a score of 82-73. Saint Joseph’s allowed Longwood to capture 39 rebounds total (11 offensive). They struggled from beyond the arc, shooting only 26.2% by making 11 of 42 attempts, and shot 10 out of 21 at the free throw line for a 47.6% success rate. Longwood converted 26 out of their 70 shots (37.1% shooting) while the Hawks shot 28 of 63 from the field, producing a shooting percentage of 44.4%. In terms of three-point shots, Saint Joseph’s hit 8 of 26 attempts (30.8%) and successfully made 18 free throw attempts for a rate of 58.1%. Longwood was assessed 25 fouls, which gave the Hawks 31 shooting opportunities from the charity stripe. They relinquished possession 9 times and secured 7 steals during the match, gathering 33 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive ones to total 44 boards overall.
Jaiden Glover-Toscano emerged as a key player for the Hawks in this matchup. He shot 7 of 10 for a remarkable 70.0% field goal percentage, secured 7 rebounds, and scored 22 points in 31 minutes without dishing out any assists.
The Hawks currently hold a 1-0 record this season. They commit an average of 17.0 personal fouls per game and convert 58.1% of their free throw attempts. As a team, they average 15.0 assists per game (191st in Division 1) and only 9.0 turnovers. Throughout the early season, Saint Joseph’s has tallied 82 points and averages 45.0 rebounds per game. Offensively, they shoot 44.4% from the field, placing them at 208th nationally.
Defensively, the Hawks allow opponents to shoot 26.2% from three-point distance (11 of 42), while they allow 47.6% free throw shooting. They permit an average of 13.0 assists and 44.0 rebounds per game, ranking 218th and 334th respectively. Saint Joseph’s defense ranks 208th in points allowed per game, giving up 73.0. They force 12.0 turnovers per game while permitting teams to shoot 37.1% from the field (123rd in college basketball).
Who will come out on top in this NCAA clash?
Prediction: Take Saint Joseph’s
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