PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — Saint Joseph’s used a balanced offensive attack to defeat Coppin State 87-65 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Tuesday night at Hagan Arena. Jaiden Glover scored 25 points to lead the Hawks, who improved to 6-3. Dasear Haskins added 14 points. The Hawks built a 43-26 halftime lead and never relented before a crowd of 1,694. Nelson Lamizana scored 13 points for the Eagles, who fell to 2-10. Favour Aire and Tyler Koenig added 10 and 11 points, respectively. Coppin State has lost three straight. Saint Joseph’s next plays at Syracuse on Thursday. Coppin State visits Radford on Sunday.

PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — Jaiden Glover scored 25 points and Dasear Haskins added 14 as Saint Joseph’s used a dominant first half to cruise past Coppin State 87-65 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Tuesday night at Hagan Arena. A crowd of 1,694 watched the Hawks improve to 6-3, while the Eagles fell to 2-10. The most important stretch of the game came early, as Saint Joseph’s shook off a slow start to build an insurmountable lead before halftime. After Coppin State’s Baasil Saunders opened the scoring with a driving layup, the Hawks responded with a 17-2 run over a five-minute span to seize control. Derek Simpson, who finished with nine assists, fueled the surge with a 3-pointer and a pair of assists, while Glover connected from deep during the spurt. Saint Joseph’s lead ballooned to 21 points late in the first half following a 3-pointer from Anthony Finkley and two free throws from Deuce Jones, sending the Hawks into the break with a 43-26 advantage. The Hawks shot efficiently from the field in the opening period and their defense forced nine Coppin State turnovers, which they converted into 12 points. Coppin State, which has faced a grueling early schedule largely on the road, showed more fight after halftime, scoring 39 second-half points. Nelson Lamizana led the Eagles with 13 points and four assists. Favour Aire provided a spark off the bench with 10 points in just 12 minutes, and Tyler Koenig added 11 points. But every time the Eagles threatened to cut the deficit to a manageable margin, Saint Joseph’s had an answer, often from Glover. The sophomore from Brooklyn, New York, hit five 3-pointers and his back-to-back triples midway through the second half pushed the Hawks’ lead back to 73-65 and effectively ended any lingering doubt. Saint Joseph’s displayed balanced scoring and shared the ball effectively, finishing with 20 assists on 32 made field goals. Justice Ajogbor contributed 10 points and two blocks, while Austin Williford also chipped in 10 points off the bench. Haskins complemented his scoring with a block and was a constant presence inside. Coppin State, which entered the game as a significant underdog according to analytics projections, was competitive on the glass but struggled to contain Saint Joseph’s multifaceted offense. The Eagles have now lost three straight games, all on the road, by an average of 27 points. Saint Joseph’s will look to carry the momentum into its next contest, a road test at Syracuse on Thursday. Coppin State continues its extended road trip with a visit to Radford on Sunday. The combined score of 152 points fell below the pregame over/under line of 146.5.

PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — The Saint Joseph’s Hawks look to continue their positive momentum when they host the struggling Coppin State Eagles in a nonconference men’s basketball game Tuesday night at Hagan Arena. Saint Joseph’s (5-3) is coming off a dramatic 70-69 road victory over city rival Temple on Saturday. The Hawks have won three straight, including a 60-58 win over Princeton, since a three-game skid in mid-November. Coppin State (2-9) seeks to halt a four-game losing streak, most recently a 92-50 defeat at Liberty on Saturday. The Eagles’ two wins this season came against Rider (68-65) and non-Division I Central Penn (103-62). They have faced a difficult road schedule, with all nine losses coming away from home and often by wide margins. A key matchup will feature each team’s standout frontcourt player. For Saint Joseph’s, junior forward Justice Ajogbor is a defensive force. He blocked three shots and scored 10 points in 31 minutes against Temple and has recorded multiple blocks in four of his last five games. Coppin State will rely on forward Nelson Lamizana, who leads the team in scoring in several recent contests. He posted 13 points in the loss at Liberty and has scored in double figures in three of his last five outings. The Hawks have been strong at home this season, posting a 3-0 record at Hagan Arena with an average margin of victory of 30 points. The Eagles, conversely, are 0-9 in true road games. Following this contest, Saint Joseph’s travels to face Syracuse on Thursday. Coppin State continues its lengthy road trip at Radford on Sunday.