- Matchup: Saint Joseph’s Hawks vs. Penn Quakers
- Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
- Venue: The Palestra, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The historic venue, The Palestra, will host an exciting matchup as the Penn Quakers (1-2) square off against the Saint Joseph’s Hawks (2-1) this coming Monday.
In their most recent game, the Saint Joseph’s Hawks suffered a defeat to Virginia Tech, ending with a scoreline of 94-59. The Hawks managed a field goal percentage of 37.3% (25 out of 67) and connected on just 5 of their 28 three-point attempts. At the free throw line, they achieved 80.0%, sinking 4 of 5 tries. On the boards, Saint Joseph’s pulled down a total of 35 rebounds, with 12 coming from the offensive end. They recorded 11 assists, committed 6 turnovers, and secured 2 steals defensively. Defensively, the Hawks allowed Virginia Tech to shoot 52.1%, with the opponent making 38 out of 73 shots. Virginia Tech also totaled 23 assists and registered 12 steals in this encounter, while accumulating 37 rebounds (10 offensive and 27 defensive) without any blocks. At the free throw line, Virginia Tech converted 7 of 12 attempts, finishing the game with 11 made three-pointers out of 27 attempts. The Hawks were called for 12 fouls compared to Virginia Tech’s 9.
Deuce Jones was a standout performer in this game, contributing 14 points on 6 of 15 shooting in 26 minutes of play. He also grabbed 2 rebounds and registered 1 assist.
The Hawks come into this matchup with a record of 2-1 on the season. They average 73.3 points per game, ranking them 268th nationally, while shooting 40.3% from the field. Their three-point shooting stands at 23.9% (17 of 71) and an impressive 86.0% from the charity stripe. As a team, they collect 39.7 rebounds per game and have recorded a total of 35 assists so far, placing them 284th in the nation for assists. They turn the ball over 12.0 times per game and average 14.7 personal fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Hawks force an average of 9.3 turnovers per game while committing 16.3 personal fouls. They are currently ranked 233rd in Division 1 for assists surrendered, allowing 42 this season. The Hawks’ defense permits a field goal percentage of 44.2% (91 of 206) and allows 38.3 rebounds per game as a unit. Opponents are shooting 34.2% from beyond the arc, and Saint Joseph’s ranks 259th in Division 1 for points allowed (78.3 per game).
In their last outing, the Penn Quakers fell to Providence with a final score of 106-81. Penn managed to secure 17 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive rebounds for a total of 27. They committed 10 turnovers while recording 7 steals. Providence fouled 21 times during the game, allowing the Quakers 24 free throw attempts; they converted 19 of those for a success rate of 79.2%. From long range, Penn succeeded on 12 of 28 attempts, giving them a shooting percentage of 42.9%. Overall, the Quakers hit 25 of 70 field goal attempts, resulting in a 35.7% shooting percentage. The Quakers allowed Providence to finish with 36 out of 67 successful field goals, marking a shooting percentage of 53.7%. Providence shot 43.3% from three-point range, making 13 of 30 attempts, while finishing the game by sinking 21 out of 23 free throws (91.3%). On the boards, Penn allowed Providence to snag 48 rebounds, 14 of which were offensive.
Michael Zanoni played a pivotal role for the Quakers, scoring 30 points in 32 minutes, though he did not record any assists. He had an impressive shooting performance, hitting 10 of 17 attempts for a shooting rate of 58.8%, adding 2 rebounds to his tally.
This season, Penn stands with a 1-2 record. In terms of offensive production, the Quakers are shooting 44.6% from the field, which places them 220th in the country. They have scored a total of 278 points, averaging 92.7 per game, and are pulling down 41.3 rebounds per contest. Their assist rate is at 16.3 per game, positioned 141st in national rankings, while their turnovers average 14.0 each game. The Quakers commit an average of 19.3 personal fouls per game, converting 73.3% of their free throw attempts.
The Penn defense concedes 35.2% on three-point shots (32 of 91), and opponents are making 74.6% of their free throw attempts. They allow 16.3 assists and 38.3 rebounds per game, ranking 306th and 275th in collegiate basketball, respectively. The Quakers are 328th in allowing points per game, with 87.3, and they force 15.3 turnovers each game while permitting teams to shoot 45.5% from the field, ranking 268th in D-1.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Penn
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