PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — The Saint Joseph’s Hawks, looking to rebound from a weekend loss, will host the Fordham Rams in an Atlantic 10 Conference men’s basketball matchup Tuesday night at Hagan Arena. The Hawks (15-9, 5-6 A-10) enter having dropped three of their last five, including a 60-52 defeat at George Mason on Saturday. They will aim to rediscover their earlier January form, which included a four-game winning streak highlighted by victories over Dayton and Loyola Chicago. Fordham (12-12, 4-7) arrives in Philadelphia after a narrow 70-67 home loss to Saint Bonaventure on Saturday, its second consecutive defeat. The Rams have struggled for consistency in conference play, alternating wins and losses over their past eight games. A key matchup will feature the teams’ standout guards. Saint Joseph’s is led by Derek Simpson, who is averaging 16.3 points and 6.4 assists over his last seven games. His playmaking was pivotal during the Hawks’ recent surge, including a 20-point, 9-assist performance in the win over Dayton. Fordham counters with DeJour Reaves, who has been a consistent offensive force. Over his last seven contests, Reaves is averaging 17.1 points and 4.1 assists, including a 21-point outing against VCU and a 19-point, 6-assist effort in a win at George Washington. The Rams will need secondary scoring to support Reaves, likely from Roor Akhuar (16 points vs. Bonaventure) and Christian Henry (10 points, 6 assists). For Saint Joseph’s, contributors like Austin Williford and Jaiden Glover, who combined for 25 points in the last game, must provide offensive balance alongside Simpson. Historically, Saint Joseph’s has dominated the series, winning 15 of the last 16 meetings. The Hawks won both matchups last season. Tuesday’s game is the first of a critical two-game homestand for Saint Joseph’s as it seeks to improve its conference standing. Fordham, sitting near the bottom of the A-10, aims to play spoiler and build momentum for its final stretch of the regular season. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST.