Saint Joseph's Hawks Aim to Upset VCU Rams in A-10 Tournament Semifinal

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The Saint Joseph's Hawks will face off against the VCU Rams in the semifinals of the Atlantic 10 Tournament. The Hawks enter on a seven-game winning streak and are looking to pull off the upset against the favored Rams, who won the regular season matchup between the two teams 79-72 on January 19. Saint Joseph's has covered the spread in 14 of its last 16 games, suggesting the team has turned a corner late in the season.

Why it matters

This matchup features two of the top teams in the Atlantic 10 Conference, with the winner advancing to the tournament final. Saint Joseph's is looking to continue its late-season surge and potentially earn an NCAA Tournament bid, while VCU is aiming to solidify its position as one of the top mid-major programs in the country.

The details

Saint Joseph's is led by Jaiden Glover-Toscano, who averages 15.9 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. The Hawks have struggled offensively this season, ranking 242nd in the country in scoring at 73.6 points per game, but have played strong defense, ranking 67th in points allowed at 69.7 per game. VCU, on the other hand, has a more potent offense, averaging 82.5 points per game (51st in the country). The Rams are led by Terrence Hill Jr., who scores 14.3 points per game, and Lazar Djokovic, who adds 13.8 points and 5.5 rebounds per contest.

• The teams previously met on January 19, with VCU winning 79-72.
• This matchup is taking place in the semifinals of the Atlantic 10 Tournament on March 14, 2026.

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What’s next

The winner of this matchup will advance to the Atlantic 10 Tournament final on March 16.