Saint Joseph's Hawks Hold Off Georgetown Hoyas 77-74 in Paycom Wooden Legacy Contest
In a back-and-forth matchup, Saint Joseph's University's Taylor Funk scored a season-high 29 points, breaking the Paycom Wooden Legacy single-game record for three-pointers with 8, as the Hawks outlasted Georgetown 77-74. Funk's performance, including 9-11 from the floor and 8-10 from behind the arc, sparked the Hawks to a crucial 12-0 run in the first half, which ultimately set the tone for the game.
Key Takeaways:
- Taylor Funk scored a season-high 29 points, including a new Paycom Wooden Legacy single-game record for three-pointers (8), as he helped the Hawks hold off Georgetown 77-74.
- Funk broke the previous tournament record of seven three-pointers set by Evan Roquemore of Santa Clara and Penn's Jordan Dingle.
- Ejike Obinna added 17 points and finished the Paycom Wooden Legacy averaging 17.5 points per game.
- Jordan Hall was the third Hawk in double figures, adding 13 points, eight assists, and five boards.
- With the win, Saint Joseph's improved to 17-16 all-time versus Georgetown.
- The Hawks will host Binghamton on Wednesday, December 1, at 7 p.m.
Statistics:
- Taylor Funk: 29 points, 9-11 from the floor, 8-10 from behind the arc
- Ejike Obinna: 17 points, finished the Paycom Wooden Legacy averaging 17.5 points per game
- Jordan Hall: 13 points, 8 assists, 5 boards
- Georgetown Hoyas: 74 points, 34.2% from the floor
- Saint Joseph's Hawks: 77 points, 41.8% from the floor
Sources:
- Saint Joseph's University News Release ("Hawks Hold Off Georgetown in Paycom Wooden Legacy Contest")