Saint Joseph's Hawks defeat Davidson Wildcats in A-10 Tournament quarterfinals

No. 3 seed Saint Joseph's advances with a hard-fought victory over No. 6 seed Davidson

Mar. 13, 2026 at 8:22pm

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In a closely contested Atlantic 10 Conference tournament quarterfinal matchup, the No. 3 seed Saint Joseph's Hawks defeated the No. 6 seed Davidson Wildcats by a score of 70-67. The Hawks, led by Jaiden Glover-Toscano's 15.8 points per game, were able to avenge an earlier loss to the Wildcats earlier in the season and advance to the semifinals of the conference tournament.

Why it matters

This game was an important one for both teams, as they looked to keep their postseason hopes alive. Saint Joseph's, with a 21-10 overall record and 13-5 mark in A-10 play, was seeking to solidify its position for a potential at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. Davidson, at 20-12 overall and 10-8 in conference, was fighting to extend its season and potentially earn an automatic bid by winning the A-10 Tournament.

The details

The Hawks were able to pull out the victory thanks to a balanced scoring effort and strong defensive play. In addition to Glover-Toscano's team-high 15.8 points per game, Derek Simpson contributed 13.7 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists, while Dasear Haskin added 11.3 points and a team-best 6.3 rebounds. Saint Joseph's held Davidson to just 69.9 points per game on the season, and the Wildcats struggled to find their rhythm offensively, shooting just 44.9% from the field and 35.6% from three-point range.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 13, 2026 in the quarterfinal round of the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament.

The players

Jaiden Glover-Toscano

A junior guard for the Saint Joseph's Hawks who led the team in scoring with 15.8 points per game.

Derek Simpson

A sophomore guard for the Saint Joseph's Hawks who contributed 13.7 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game.

Dasear Haskin

A junior forward for the Saint Joseph's Hawks who averaged 11.3 points and a team-high 6.3 rebounds per game.

Roberts Blums

A senior guard for the Davidson Wildcats who led the team in scoring with 12.1 points per game while shooting 41.2% from three-point range.

Josh Scovens

A junior forward for the Davidson Wildcats who averaged 11.0 points and a team-high 4.1 rebounds per game.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough battle against Davidson, but our guys really stepped up and played hard-nosed defense to get the win. Advancing in the tournament is always the goal, and we're excited to keep our season going.”

— Jaiden Glover-Toscano, Junior Guard, Saint Joseph's Hawks (Saint Joseph's Athletics)

“It's disappointing to have our season end this way, but I'm proud of the effort our team put forth all year. We battled until the end, but Saint Joseph's was just a little bit better tonight.”

— Roberts Blums, Senior Guard, Davidson Wildcats (Davidson Athletics)

What’s next

Saint Joseph's will advance to the semifinals of the Atlantic 10 Tournament, where they will face the winner of the quarterfinal matchup between No. 2 seed VCU and No. 7 seed George Mason.

The takeaway

This hard-fought victory for Saint Joseph's showcases the team's resilience and ability to bounce back from an earlier loss to Davidson. The Hawks' balanced scoring attack and stifling defense proved to be the difference, as they now set their sights on making a deep run in the A-10 Tournament and potentially earning an NCAA Tournament bid.