Feb. 6, 2005
PHILADELPHIA -
One losing streak will be snapped, while one will string on when Saint Joseph's hosts Rhode Island Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. In the first of two games today that will match a Philadelphia team against a team from New England, the Hawks will try to extend the Rams skid to three games. Saint Joseph's, which has lost four straight contests, is 5-2 all-time when playing on Super Bowl Sunday. The Hawks' winning record might not boast well for the Eagles though, as the NFC has won only twice in those seven matchups.
SCOUTING THE RAMS
Rhode Island is coming off two heart-breaking losses, falling at home to Fordham (56-53) and at George Washington (64-61). Tied for third in the Atlantic 10 East, the Rams have had a week's rest to prepare for the Hawks. Offensively, Rhode Island is led by senior guard Peta Kneen's 15.1 points per game. Kneen, who is in the running A-10 Most Improved Player, has boosted her scoring 10.3 points per game from 4.8 ppg as a junior. Freshman guard Safi Mojidi and junior forward Tanya Rhodes are both averaging double figures in scoring, adding 12.8 and 12.6 points per game, respectively.
THE SERIES
The Hawks and Rams will meet for the first of two games this season come Sunday afternoon. Saint Joseph's, which holds a 40-5 series lead, is 18-3 all-time versus Rhode Island at home. However, the Rams won the previous meeting at Hawk Hill, a 61-51 decision on February 12 of last season.
LAST MEETING: BRADY NETS 1,000TH AS HAWKS DOWN RHODE ISLAND, 68-58
Senior Irina Krasnoshiok scored 23 points and classmate Erin Brady added 20, including the 1,000th of her career as Saint Joseph's held off host Rhode Island, 68-58, in Atlantic 10 Conference play. The Hawks opened up an 18-4 lead in the first four minutes and held on to for the victory despite a seven-minute scoring drought in the second half. Krasnoshiok and Brady combined to shoot 15-for-18 on the night as SJU improved to 17-9, 11-4 in the A-10.
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